What is an ITO substrate? Let’s break this down and start with the definition of a substrate. A substrate is a versatile term with various meanings depending on the context… ok, a bit ambiguous. In biology, a substrate can refer to the environment where an organism like a plant, fungus, or animal lives, or it […]
What Is ITO?
In short, ITO is a compound that is optically transparent and electrically conductive. For the longer version as well as some uses of ITO, read on!
Advanced Plastic Technology with Indium Tin Oxide
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 […]
Conductive Plastic Film Applications
At ITO Plastic, we specialise in producing cutting-edge conductive plastic film solutions that combine flexibility, transparency, and electrical conductivity.
Is there a conductive coating for plastic?
Is there a conductive coating for plastic? Plastic materials have become ever so necessary in our modern world, finding applications in various industries due to their lightweight, durable, and versatile nature. However, one limitation of plastic is its inherent non-conductive property, which can restrict its use in certain electronic and technological applications. But what if […]
Is Plastic Conductive?
Is Plastic Conductive? Is plastic conductive? In general, the answer is no. Most plastics are excellent insulators. However, there are ways to achieve conductive plastic… Want to know how? You might wonder why conductive plastic is necessary. The answer becomes evident when you look at the diverse applications of conductive plastic. Conductive plastics are used […]
Anti Reflective Plastic Sheet
Anti-Reflective Plastic Sheet When it comes to optical clarity in various applications, it’s important to consider the potential for reflections. Reflections can make it difficult to see, which can create safety hazards and interfere with the intended purpose of the application in question. That’s where anti-reflective plastic sheets come in. Anti-reflective plastic sheets Anti-reflective plastic […]
What is Indium Tin Oxide Used For?
What is Indium Tin Oxide Used For? Indium Tin Oxide (ITO) is a material that is possibly more widely used than you might imagine. It is one of the most commonly used transparent conducting oxides due to its optical transparency and electrical conductivity. Its popularity is due to its relative ease of deposition on glass, […]
Scratch Resistant Durable Plastic
Scratch Resistant Durable Plastic Plastic, acrylics and polycarbonates are fantastic materials that suffer from maybe one disadvantage – the tendency to be highly susceptible to scratches. There is a solution though… A suitable scratch resistant coating will provide good protection against scratches. However, this doesn’t stop the frailty of such materials, but guess what? There’s […]
Why use Interactive Touch Film?
Why use Interactive Touch Film? Imagine if you could turn any surface into an interactive touchscreen with touch capability… Guess what? You can! Although there are some caveats to the above statement, certainly any screen already in use can be enhanced with touch functionality. This technology is being used more and more in a variety […]