Exhibition Report of 8th International Automotive Electronics Technology Expo

1. Introduction of Piano Black (Jet black color) demonstrating car inside space with high grade sense

Realization of deep black color with lacquer-like taste gloss (Piano black):

This ink realizes unique deep black color with gloss called “Piano black” “Jet black”, which contributes to demonstrating special high-grade sense on car interiors.

Application:

Torque converter, air conditioner control, and navigation system of automobiles

2. Proposal of realizing both design improvement and cost reduction for car interior parts

What is Film Insert Molding (FIM) ? :

Film Insert Molding (FIM) is the method for making product by integrating pattern-printed thermoplastic resin film or sheet into molded resin material.Unlike painting, Film Insert Molding realizes free design such as multi-color, gradation, thin line, etc.Insert molding realizes unification of the products made with several parts into one part, which enables cost reduction.

Application:

Motorcycles, automobiles, home appliances, cell phones and smartphones

1) Screen printing	Screen printing of Binder and decorative ink on decorative film.
2) Forming	Forming of decorative film printed.Decorative film side as frontside surface and printed ink layer as backside surface.
3) Injection	Injection by pouring molding resin into decorative film formed.

3. Decoration technique of PP resin molding material which contributes to weight saving of automobiles

FIM technology improving decoration property of PP resin material suitable for weight saving:

Newly developed Binder realized Film Insert Molding (FIM) using PP resin for both decorative film and molded object. This development enabled using lightweight and strong PP resin for interior parts, which contributes to weight saving of automobiles.

Application:

Motorcycle and automobile parts

4. Chemical-resistant Clear reducing deterioration of car interior over time

Realization of chemical resistance conforming to high standard for car interior resistance:

Clear applicable to high chemical resistance required for car interior. By using this Clear for materials which are touched by human hands and could be severely deteriorated by aging, we can realize sustainability of both design and beauty.

Application:

Car interior

Example of adhering chemical to conventional Clear ink. (Cloudiness caused by chemical corrosion.)

Example of adhering chemical by applying chemical-resistant Clear.(No corrosion at all.)

5. Matt Clear excellent in scratch resistance contributing to simplification of manufacturing process

Excellent scratch resistance realizes simplification of protection process:

Conventional matt clear ink provides weak scratch resistance and required protection process such as protective laminate in manufacturing process. However, FLG-HF G05 Matt Clear, providing optimum balance of flexibility and hardness and excellent scratch resistance, enables simplification of protection process.This Clear can maintain matting state and provide moist sense of touch even with vacuum forming.

Application:

Automotive meter

6. Realization of both preventive measure for static electricity of car navigation system and high opaque black color

Realization of non-conductive black ink usable for static-sensitive car navigation system and automotive touch panel:

Non-conductive Black ink realizing both excellent opacity and high electric resistance (surface electric resistance value over 1010 Ω). The ink is suitable for printing window frame of car interior touch panel for which light shielding and prevention of malfunction caused by static electricity are required.

Application:

Car navigation system, Car interior touch panel equipment

7. Introduction of Metallic ink which is usable for electrical equipment of static-sensitive car interior

Realization of both high electrical resistance value and metallic design:

Non-conductive metallic ink realizes both metallic design and high electrical resistance value. This ink can provide metallic design to car interior electrical equipment such as car navigation system and information panel, etc., where malfunction caused by static electricity is a concern.

Application:

Car interior, touch panel equipment