Smart surfaces will change the way we design, create and experience the future. Our patented technology makes structural surfaces smart and turns them into interactive experiences.
Style01
Implement electrical functions anywhere you choose, in shapes and styles that support both your vision and create intuitive user interactions. Achieve elevated functionality on natural surfaces such as wood, glass, veneer, or leather.
Touch02
Offer improved control by placing individual capacitive sensors or sensor groups on curved surfaces. Place sliders on linear, circular, or other shapes.
Sense03
Activate functions with simple gestures using integrated proximity sensing.
Connect04
Connect multiple devices wirelessly using printed antennas within the IMSE part. Bluetooth, NFC, and Wi-Fi technologies can be integrated with the close proximity of the antenna in the molded structures creating intelligent, digitized surfaces
Illuminate05
IMSE enables multiple styles of illumination. Choose between single color or RGB in static and dynamic implementations from LEDs– all integrated within the 3D IMSE structure. Applications include localized icon backlighting, light lines showing control levels, and large area decorative ambient illumination.
The manufacturing
process
IMSE manufacturing has four main process steps. We combine cosmetics, structure, and function into single injection-molded 3D designs, reducing assembly and integration challenges compared with conventional electronics.
Smart film insert molding
The formed electronics film is used as an insert for injection molding, resulting in a single-piece structure with encapsulated electronics. Typical molding materials include high pressure, high temperature plastics such as polycarbonate and thermoplastic polyurethane (PC and TPU)