Oulu, Finland, and Neuses, Germany – May 21, 2026 – TactoTek, the global leader in In-Mold Structural Electronics (IMSE®) technology, and Motherson, a global Tier 1 automotive supplier, have signed an IMSE technology license agreement. The partnership expands OEM access to scalable production of IMSE-based smart surface parts for both interior and exterior vehicle applications.
The agreement provides OEMs with a proven industrial route to IMSE adoption by combining TactoTek’s licensed technology platform with Motherson’s vast Tier 1 program execution, engineering depth, and manufacturing scale.
Motherson’s portfolio covers the essential surfaces where OEMs are adding intelligence and differentiation across the vehicle. By utilizing IMSE, Motherson can offer highly integrated components that seamlessly blend decorative elements with illumination and functionality for interior systems, such as cockpit and instrument panel systems, door panels, decorative trims, and center consoles, as well as exterior applications, including bumpers and advanced brand-defining lighting signatures.
"OEMs need confidence that smart surface technologies can be sourced, industrialized, and scaled through established Tier 1 suppliers," said Sami Hyyryläinen, SVP, Licensing, Strategic Sales and Markets Expansion at TactoTek. "Licensing IMSE to Motherson strengthens the technology’s position as a leading platform for intelligent vehicle surfaces and provides the global footprint needed to support adoption across major vehicle platforms."
“Smart surfaces are becoming central to vehicle differentiation as OEMs look for more intuitive, illuminated, and integrated user experiences,” said Mario Küfner, Head of R&D MPP (Modules & Polymer Products) Group, Motherson. “These requirements are appearing in more RFQs, and IMSE is moving into the mainstream of smart surface development. TactoTek’s technology strengthens our ability to combine design, illumination, electronics, and functionality at an ultra-thin form factor and competitive cost levels for scalable series-production applications.”
TactoTek’s IMSE technology integrates electronic functions, lighting, and circuitry directly into three-dimensional molded structures. By replacing conventional multi-component architectures with structural electronics, IMSE provides designers with unparalleled freedom to combine form and function. The results are lightweight, thin, smart surfaces that offer improved performance and efficiency, while reducing assembly complexity and total system cost.
About Motherson
Motherson is a diversified global design, engineering, manufacturing, assembly and logistics (D.E.M.A.L) specialist, delivering full-system solutions to customers across a wide range of industries. With a robust network of 425 state-of-the-art facilities across 47 countries, and a dedicated workforce of more than 200,000 professionals, Motherson is continually working toward its vision of being a globally preferred sustainable solutions provider for its stakeholders. The group recorded revenues of USD 21.2 billion in 2024-25 and is ranked among the top 15 automotive suppliers worldwide.
As a trusted partner to OEM customers, Motherson offers an extensive, versatile product portfolio spanning the entire spectrum of the mobility industry. This includes passenger and commercial vehicles, two- and three-wheelers, rolling stock, off-highway vehicles, earthmoving, material-handling and agricultural machinery. Its product range encompasses electrical distribution systems, fully assembled vehicle interior and exterior modules, rear vision systems, moulded plastic parts and assemblies, injection moulding tools, rubber components, lighting systems, and machined metal products.
Beyond the automotive sector, Motherson has strategically diversified into industries such as health and medical, aerospace, consumer electronics, logistics, and industrial IT solutions. This expansion reflects the group’s adaptability and unwavering commitment to meeting its customers' evolving needs.
For further information, please visit www.motherson.com.
