Segment

Automotive

Background

The automotive industry is entering a new era, where precision engineering meets microtechnology. Ultra-Precise Dispensing technology is at the forefront, revolutionizing vehicle manufacturing and functionality.

Applications overview

Hands holding transparent conductive films

Flexible and Printed Electronics

Flexible printed electronics adapt to diverse shapes, improving packaging efficiency in instrument panels and creating room for added features. Their flexibility enables innovative designs for interior spaces, while standardised modules alleviate strain on the supply chain and inventory management compared to custom electronic components and In-Mould Electronics.

Graphic illustrating the operation of ADAS system

Miniaturized Sensors

The rising demand for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) necessitates compact and thin sensor components to save weight and premium space. Micro printed lines play a crucial role in integrating and connecting sensors, cameras, and antennas, facilitating installation and placement.

Automotive displays

Extremely Thin Printed Lines advance the miniaturization of OLED and MicroLED displays, enhancing Heads-Up Displays (HUD) with innovative borders. These lines enable large-scale LED projector integration, introducing functionalities similar to AR goggles. The high level of integration provides car interior designers with flexibility in deploying projectors without the constraints of bulky systems.

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MEMS

Microscopic devices, including accelerometers, gyroscopes, and mirrors, are shaping the future of vehicle sensors. Their real-time, high-frequency monitoring of adaptable suspension enhances ride comfort, safety, and performance on diverse terrains while ultra-sensitive sensors ensure precise activation of stability control, airbags, and seat belts when needed.

Feature technologies

Challenges

Increasing emphasizing on driver safety aids
Environmental sustainability
Integration of advanced electronic systems for autonomous driving

Benefits

Today’s automotive industry faces challenges, which requires solutions that are both innovative and scalable

A means to produce lighter, more sustainable and stronger materials for better fuel efficiency and reduced emissions
Precision manufacturing of electronic components, leading to more reliable and advanced vehicle autonomous systems
New microscale and flexible displays aiding the driver

Challenges

Standard TCF layers are based on rare indium-tin oxide (ITO), which make current technology a multistep, complicated processs
TCF layers based on ITO are not flexible, they do not conduct enough electricity and have limited optical transparency
Using rare element increases production costs

Benefits

XTPL technology facilitate the production of higher generation of TCFs

Fully transparent and simplified process
Flexibility of the conductive films enables developing and providing new revolutionary solutions to customers
Excellent conductance parameters
Commonly available materials, i.e. silver, provide technological independence from indium and ensures lower production costs

Challenges

Managing the heat generated by LEDs is crucial for their performance and lifespan, especially in the confined spaces of vehicles
Ensuring that LED interconnections remain robust and durable under the constant vibrations and stresses experienced in automotive environments
Protecting LED interconnections from environmental factors like moisture, dust, and extreme temperatures to ensure reliable operation
Innovating to efficiently use limited space for LED components and interconnections in compact automotive designs
Designing LED interconnections to minimize the impact of electromagnetic interference prevalent in automotive settings

Benefits

The high precision, efficiency, and adaptability of XTPL’s printing technology provide a potential solution to several challenges faced by LED interconnections in the automotive industry

XTPL’s fine, conductive lines improve heat dissipation in the confined spaces of vehicles, benefiting thermal management
Ultra-thin, durable conductive paths bolster the mechanical stability of LED interconnections, essential for withstanding vibrations and stresses in automotive environments
XTPL enables the creation of interconnections that are more resistant to environmental factors like moisture, dust, and extreme temperatures, increasing the reliability of vehicle LED systems
The nanoscale printing capability of XTPL allows for effective use of limited space, facilitating the integration of LED interconnections in compact areas without performance loss
XTPL’s precise designs can lessen the impact of electromagnetic interference on LED interconnections in the electronically dense setting of modern vehicles

Industries we drive forward

R&D facilities

Automotive

HealthTech

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R&D facilities

In research labs, UPD technology accelerates experimental processes with precise nanomaterial deposition, paving the way for groundbreaking discoveries.

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Consumer Electronics

XTPL’s nanoprinting facilitates the development of ultra-thin and efficient electronic components, driving innovation in devices we use daily.

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HealthTech

UPD offers innovative nanoprinting solutions for medical devices, enabling advanced diagnostics and more effective treatment methodologies.

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