1. TECHNOLOGY INTRODUCTION
IMSE Technology Introduction is your runway to IMSE manufacturing processes. This module presents the concepts and methods that are detailed in subsequent training modules.
IMSE Builder™
Become a certified IMSE™ parts manufacturer with IMSE Builder™ - a comprehensive package of intellectual property and know-how that you will use to manufacture IMSE parts. The package includes detailed IMSE manufacturing and testing guidelines combined with specific material- and process-related details. IMSE Builder includes hands-on training at TactoTek's production facility to ensure successful transfer of skills and know-how required for efficient, high yield IMSE manufacturing.
Our IMSE Builder™ package consists of the following training modules and related content.
2. MANUFACTURING & TESTING
IMSE Manufacturing & Testing is an overview of manufacturing and IMSE-specific testing phases during production. This module presents manufacturing and testing process phases in detail.
3. IMSE PLATFORMS
IMSE platforms are material combinations that have passed TactoTek verification processes for mass manufacturing. This module presents information on IMSE platforms, their manufacturing processes and details for developing cost models.
4. IMSE COMPONENTS
IMSE Components reviews components that have passed TactoTek verification for mass manufacturing. This module presents specific component characteristics such as interconnections, footprint and adhesion pattern.
5. PROCESS FAILURE ANALYSIS
Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) is used to predict and minimize failures during production. This module presents IMSE PFMEA characteristics.
6. PROCESS CONTROL PLAN
Process Control Plan presents the control steps required during each core IMSE manufacturing process - printing, SMT, forming and film insert molding. This module presents the IMSE Process Control Plan.
IMSE Designer™
Your team will master IMSE™ design with IMSE Designer™, a comprehensive package of intellectual property and know-how for designing IMSE parts. Hands-on training and detailed design instructions answer the essentials of IMSE design, including design process flow, optimizing electronics layout, creating multi-layered structures and placing LEDs to optimize lighting. Applied examples show how theory becomes practice. Our experts will support and guide you along the way of mastering IMSE design.
Our IMSE Designer™ package consists of the following training modules and related content.
1. TECHNOLOGY INTRODUCTION
IMSE Technology Introduction is your runway to IMSE design. It covers IMSE design flow and introduces concepts and methods that are used throughout subsequent training modules.
2. ILLUMINATION
IMSE Illumination describes in-mold illumination design and simulation with concrete examples. Basic understanding of illumination design and related tools is required.
3. MECHANICS & TOOLING
IMSE Mechanics & Tooling presents how IMSE mechanics and tooling design differs from that of typical parts. Basic understanding of mechanics design, film insert molding (FIM) and related tools is required.
4. ELECTRONICS & SOFTWARE
IMSE Electronics and Embedded Software covers IMSE electronics and controls designs. Basic understanding of electronics and embedded software design and related tools is required.
5. WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY
IMSE Wireless Connectivity presents IMSE antenna design. Basic understanding of antenna design and related tools is required.
6. PRINT & GRAPHICS
IMSE Print & Graphics addresses graphics (decoration) and actual print (printed layers) design for in-mold film. Basic understanding of print and graphics design and related tools is required.
TactoTek Design & Manufacturing
Your design, our IMSE know-how: TactoTek works with you to adapt your design to IMSE and produces IMSE parts. TactoTek design and manufacturing services range from early concept design to full product development and production. Our vertically integrated IMSE manufacturing facility is ISO 9001 certified and includes an ISO 7 clean room to ensure quality and consistency.
PRODUCT DESIGN
TactoTek has an extensive record of working with global brands and OEMs to realize their design vision using IMSE technology. We aren't industrial designers. We are experts in IMSE part design and engineering.
PROTOTYPING
For most design projects, TactoTek manufactures prototypes at our factory for product validation. Vertical integration of all IMSE manufacturing processes enables rapid iterations to realize your optimal IMSE design.
MANUFACTURING
Validated IMSE prototypes can be mass produced by TactoTek in our vertically integrated IMSE factory or by certified IMSE manufacturers in Europe and Asia Pacific.