Abstract:
A method of manufacturing a scratch resistant, touch sensor comprising: (1) applying a non-polymer protective coating solution to a touch sensor; and (2) forming a cross-linked polymer structure by curing the protective coating solution.
Abstract:
Systems and methods of flexographically printing a pattern comprising a plurality of lines or a first antenna loop array on a first side of a substrate, wherein printing the first antenna loop array comprises using an ink and at least one flexomaster. The ink comprises an acrylic monomer resin and a catalyst which may be an organometallic acelate or oxolate at a concentration from 1 wt %-20 wt %. The substrate may have one pattern on one surface of the substrate or may be printed as a double-sided substrate with at least one pattern on each side of the substrate. The ink is cured to dissociated the catalyst in the ink prior to electroless plating, this may be done using one curing process on each side, using one curing process in total, or by performing a partial cure on a first pattern and then curing the second pattern.
Abstract:
Systems and methods disclosed herein are directed towards flexographic printing of microscopic high resolution conductive patterns (HRCP). These HRCP may be printed using one or more formulations for high polarity and stable viscosity inks for use in the flexographic printing process. The inks may be water permeable, UV curable, and configured to resist loss of integrity when exposed to water and atmospheric moisture.
Abstract:
A method of manufacturing a scratch resistant, touch sensor comprising: (1) applying a non-polymer protective coating solution to a touch sensor; and (2) forming a cross-linked polymer structure by curing the protective coating solution.
Abstract:
The disclosure disclosed herein is a method for altering the optical properties of high resolution printed conducting patterns by initiating a chemical reaction to a passivating layer on the patterns with optical properties differing from the untreated material. The electrical properties are maintained after this reacted, passivating, layer is formed.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are systems and methods for manufacturing a conductive pattern using ink comprising nano-catalysts such as metal nanoparticles and nanowires. The geometry of the printed pattern, nanoparticle content of the ink, and conductivity desired for the end application of the product, alone or in combination with these or other factors, may support a manufacturing process where a conductive pattern may be formed without electroless plating, without curing, or with a modified plating and/or curing procedures.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are systems methods for using ink comprising organometallics in a flexographic printing process using engraved anilox rolls to transfer ink to an impression roll that prints a pattern on a substrate. A banded anilox roll with more than one geometry and/or volume of cells may be used in these production systems and methods. The pattern printed may comprise a plurality of lines which are each from 1 micrometer-25 micrometers wide and may be part of an electronics application such as a touch screen sensor or an RF antenna that requires microscopic conductive patterns such as touch screen displays or antennas.
Abstract:
A method for the manufacture of a transparent, scratch resistant film, comprising: (1) cleaning a surface of a flexible substrate; (2) altering the surface energy of the surface of the flexible substrate; (3) coating the surface of the flexible substrate with a transparent, scratch resistant coating comprising functionalized group monomers and a solvent; (4) wetting the transparent, scratch resistant coating; and (5) forming a cross-linked polymer structure by curing the transparent, scratch resistant coating.