Advanced Plastic Technology with Indium Tin Oxide
At the heart of advanced plastic technology lies the integration of ITO coatings onto plastic substrates. This ingenious combination seamlessly merges the mechanical flexibility, lightweight nature, and adaptability of plastics with the exceptional electrical conductivity of ITO.
One of the standout applications of ITO on plastic lies in the realm of touch-sensitive technology. By incorporating ITO coatings onto plastic surfaces, we enable the creation of flexible touchscreens, interactive panels, and smart interfaces.
These innovations respond effortlessly to human touch, revolutionising user experiences and providing a seamless bridge between technology and human interaction. From curved displays to bendable wearables, ITO on plastic technology has offered industries the chance to redefine user interfaces and a new era of communications and possibilities.
There needs to be a special mention to ITO PET films – Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) with a thin film of Indium Tin Oxide deposited onto the surface. This innovation combines the inherent strengths of PET films, including flexibility and transparency, with the exceptional electrical conductivity of ITO.
The result is a material that offers diverse and transformative applications, from flexible displays to wearable technology. ITO PET films enable the creation of bendable screens, rollable devices, and energy-efficient lighting solutions, exemplifying the limitless potential of advanced plastic technology.
ITO coated PET films are often chosen to meet specifications in a variety of industries for applications due to their processing tolerance, with their suitability for engineering. Such applications include photovoltaic back-sheets, tamper-evident, protective, antimicrobial and packaging films, amongst others.
ITO PET film has transmittance and resistance characteristics similar to glass substrates. ITO PET films are widely used within the aerospace industry to defrost an aircraft’s windshield. This is achieved by applying voltage which generates heat, that can be conducted by the ITO coating.
The fusion of ITO technology and plastic extends its influence to the realm of illumination. Lightweight, customisable, and energy-efficient, ITO Plastic has led to some innovative lighting solutions. From energy-efficient LED displays to captivating electroluminescent panels, ITO Plastic technology redefines lighting aesthetics while embracing sustainability and efficiency.
As the world embraces cleaner energy sources, ITO Plastic technology steps forward as a catalyst for change. The incorporation of ITO coatings onto plastic substrates allows for the production of transparent electrodes for solar panels.
These electrodes efficiently capture sunlight and convert it into clean energy, contributing to the advancement of renewable energy technologies and paving the way for a more sustainable future.
The fusion of ITO coatings and plastic technology has pretty much ignored conventional boundaries, allowing industries to explore new applications and reimagine traditional approaches.
As a true market leader in conductive coatings, with 20 years’ experience supplying a global market and our own processing plant based in the Midlands, we are well equipped to service your needs. We also sell ITO on PET film in rolls or single sheets, which you can purchase here.
If you would like to know more about our ITO plastic solutions, please get in touch with us. A member of our technical team will respond as soon as is possible.
