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touch control even through thick materials, such as gloves. This kind of highly integrated
design offers many benefits over con- ventional structures. Seamless, sin- gle-piece designs combine cosmetic surfaces and electronics that simplify integration and allow electronic func- tion in new locations. Printed touch controls made with IMSE offer excel- lent performance and dynamic range. They also work with gloves, since the sensors are as close as 0.006 in. (0.15 mm) from the user. Design freedom is a key benefit
of IMSE devices. This can include new functions, the creation of inno- vative shapes and the addition of electronic functionality to places where traditional designs prohibit it. Encapsulated in plastic, these devices are durable and protected from liquid, debris, shock, and vibra- tion. The technology also saves space, as IMSE devices have mini- mal wall thicknesses and do not require the depth of multi-part assemblies, including light pipes and full-size PCBs. IMSE devices are also very
lightweight, compared with tradi- tional electronic assemblies, and reduce the number of parts neces- sary for a complete product, by embedding electronic functions into cosmetic parts. Essemtec’s partnership with
TactoTek is projected to require up to 400 pick-and-place and dispensing systems to cover production demand through 2025. Essemtec’s commit- ment to advancing IMSE technology and optimizing the manufacturing process was a major factor in being selected by TactoTek. Essemtec’s technology is another crucial part — the capability to pick-and-place com- ponents and dispense on the same platform. TactoTek adapts customer
designs to IMSE technology, devel- ops mass-production-ready proto- types and manufactures the product or licenses the technology for third- party production. Integrating sensors into injec- tion molded parts streamlines over-
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Flexible circuitry embedded in the sole of a shoe.
all assemblies and offers a multitude of new possibilities for design. The sensitive touch capabilities can be applied in a range of applications, from consumer electronics and vehi- cles, to industrial control and automation. Other sensors, such as lighting and haptics, offer another way for humans to interact with the growing world of interconnected machines and devices. IMSE is a next step toward completely inte- grating electronics into daily life. Contact: Essemtec USA, 816 N
Delsea Drive, Suite 308, Glassboro, NJ 08028 % 856-218-1131 fax: 856-218-1134 E-mail:
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