Penetrating The FIM/IME Supply Train
Electrification of the automotive industry has seen film insert moulding and in-mould electronics moving to vehicle exteriors, and screen printers could also benefit from the application of this technology in the medical equipment industry and beyond, predicts Douglas Gray.
Year
2022
Company
Niebling GmbH
Author
Douglas Gray
Film insert moulding (FIM), and its high technology brother, in-mould electronics (IME), are little known in the world of industrial printing outside of companies involved in automotive interiors. Yet, this is an accessible segment that holds much potential for the screen printing community and product developers alike.