Oulu,Finland / Shenzhen, China – July 10, 2025 – TactoTek, the global leader in In-Mold Structural Electronics (IMSE) technology, today announced that Hong Kong–listed precision-molding specialist TK Group (Holdings) Limited (HKEX: 2283) has joined the IMSE ecosystem as a licensee. The partnership immediately creates the first automotive-grade IMSE electrically functional film supply chain in China and also positions TK Group as a global Tier 1 producer of finished IMSE products for non-automotive markets.
“TK Group’s proven expertise in IML (printing), multi-shot and insert molding makes them an ideal partner for scaling IMSE production worldwide,” said Sami Hyyryläinen, Senior Vice President, Licensing, Strategic Sales & Market Expansion at TactoTek. “With TK on board, Chinese OEM programs gain local access to electrically functional films that Tier 1 licensees can over-mold into final IMSE parts—cutting lead-times and logistics costs while meeting IATF-certified quality standards.”
“IMSE technology fits perfectly with TK Group’s strategy of global leader in providing one-stop injection molding solutions” added Boris Fu, General Manager of TK Group. “Beyond supplying electrically functional films for automotive, we will act as a global Tier 1 manufacturer for complete IMSE products in consumer, industrial, and medical sectors, leveraging our high-volume 2K/3K and film-insert molding lines to deliver lighter, more sustainable parts with value added of advanced lighting and HMI features.”
“With advanced capabilities, including high-speed printing, thermoforming, and in-house tool engineering, TK Group is already equipped to support end-to-end IMSE manufacturing. Their established expertise in toolmaking for both automotive and non-automotive applications makes them a strong candidate to become a global competence center for IMSE tooling and production, said Marko Suo-Anttila, Senior Vice President, Customer Solutions at TactoTek.
“TK Group’s in-house engineering teams bring deep expertise in tool design, process development, and design-for-manufacturing, enabling efficient and scalable implementation of IMSE solutions.”
Cooperation Models
Under this agreement, TK Group will supply IMSE electrically functional films as an automotive Tier 2 partner to Tier 1 licensees, while also designing and manufacturing complete IMSE products for OEMs in consumer, industrial, medical, and other non-automotive markets.
About TactoTek
TactoTek Oy is the pioneer and global leader in developing and licensing In-Mold Structural Electronics (IMSE) technology. Headquartered in Oulu, Finland, TactoTek licenses its IP portfolio—over 300 patents worldwide—to an ecosystem of designers, manufacturers and brand owners creating the next generation of smart surfaces for automotive, aviation, smart-home, industrial and medical markets. Learn more at www.tactotek.com.
About TK Group (Holdings) Limited
Founded in 1983 and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX: 2283) since 2013, TK Group is a global provider of precision molds and high-volume injection-molded components for consumer electronics, automotive, medical and industrial applications. With manufacturing campuses in China (Shenzhen, Huizhou, Suzhou), Vietnam (HaiPhong city) and a technology center in Germany, TK Group offers end-to-end services from tool design to finished product assembly. Visit www.tkmold.com for more information.
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