On August 25, 2020, CHASM Advanced Materials announced the establishment of a strategic partnership with Henkel Adhesive Technologies, the world's leading provider of adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. Henkel has added one of CHASM's Signis series of patented CNT inks under the LOCTITE brand. LOCTITE ECI 5006 E&C is specially formulated to achieve excellent photoelectric performance and environmental stability on various flexible substrates. It can be screen-printed to produce transparent circuits in a more cost-effective manner.
David J. Arthur, CEO and co-founder of CHASM Advanced Materials, Inc., said: "Contemporary user interfaces on electronic devices are constantly evolving, driving the increasing demand for innovative materials in printed electronics. Industries worldwide The company's newcomer to Henkel's wide range of products Henkel has expanded its already extensive and world-leading product portfolio by adding transparent conductive inks based on CHASM's patented CNT and ink media technology to help customers successfully manufacture more printed electronic applications.
LOCTITE ECI 5006 E&C is a carbon nanotube (CNT) ink designed for screen printing transparent conductors on various plastics. Using CHASM's patented V2V technology, this solvent-based ink medium does not contain surfactants and can remove contaminants or rheology modifiers found in other commercially available alternatives without rinsing or high-temperature baking. LOCTITE ECI 5006 E&C has neutral colors and environmental stability, which can be described as the most demanding touch button or touch sensor application to provide reliable photoelectric performance.
For 35 years, Henkel has been a major supplier of dedicated, high-performance materials in the printed electronics market, and has been driving the development of printed electronic materials. We will see the rise of new application areas, especially printed electronics has not yet become a key element of the product
Industry. At the same time, printed electronic products are becoming cheaper and more importantly, mass production is faster. "Said Dr. Stijn Gillissen, Global Head of Henkel Printed Electronics." LOCTITE ECI 5006 E&C expands our professional product portfolio of innovative high-tech materials used in the manufacture of electronic equipment, thereby providing products for automobiles, consumer electronics, healthcare and furniture, etc. Smart electronic solutions in different markets provide transparent conductors with design flexibility and low-cost production. "
About CHASM Advanced Materials
CHASM Advanced Materials is completely changing the design and manufacturing of printed electronic products and energy storage devices through the exclusive development and manufacturing of CNT hybrid transparent conductive film and CNT hybrid electrode materials. The company’s AgeNT transparent conductive film product line has flexibility and formability, has a lower cost of making circular circuits and lower square resistance, and has higher transparency, while Signis transparent conductive ink can Taking into account the value and printing consistency, the simplicity of making a circular circuit and the environmental stability, without the need to introduce color cast substrates in various plastics. Market leaders in different industries have successfully used transparent circuits, heating films, transparent antennas and films, and advanced CNT inks and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) available only from CHASM to initiate next-generation innovations. For more information
AgeNT
AgeNT is a high-performance transparent conductive film that enables engineers to easily add interactivity to an increasingly diverse user environment through the touch of a button or smart surface. It is no longer enough to create the so-called "human-machine interface" by combining mechanical switches and touch panels. Touch buttons, sliders, and traditional X-Y touchpads must be seamlessly integrated into equipment, vehicles, and household appliances. Moreover, they must incorporate more functions in a narrower space in a more accessible and ergonomic way. To achieve this level of applicability, manufacturing technologies and materials need to be more flexible than ever before.
For touch sensor applications, CHASM provides AgeNT 75 to meet the design that requires strong performance or Signis VC102.
For larger touch applications ranging from point-of-sale terminals (POS) and self-service terminal devices to interactive display walls, CHASM offers AgeNT-30.
AgeNT 10
As the most conductive model using silver nanowire (AgNW) substrates, AgeNT 10 completes the CHASM carbon nanotube (CNT) hybrid printed electronics platform. It covers a series of formulations that balance transparency and conductivity and is suitable for a variety of applications. AgeNT-10 is the only commercial transparent conductor that can generate enough heat to control ice, snow, and condensation without wires. AgeNT 10 can not only defrost and defog the heated windshield and headlamps, but also remove ice or frost formed in bad weather to ensure that the safety systems for collision avoidance and the use of optical cameras remain in normal operation. AgeNT 10 has a maximum power of 3,000 watts per square meter and a maximum temperature of 120 degrees Celsius.
AgeNT-1
When current-carrying capacity becomes a key design factor, AgeNT-1 with the lowest square resistance becomes the best formula. AgeNT-1 is the only metal mesh (MM) substrate-based formulation in the CHASM carbon nanotube (CNT) hybrid printed electronics platform. It covers a series of formulations that balance transparency and conductivity, and is suitable for various applications. Only AgeNT-1 can help engineers or product designers innovate transparent DAS, IoT or NFC antennas, so that these antennas gradually disappear from architectural elements such as ceiling lights, windows or glass artwork, and more antennas are closer to the point of use to improve the signal Strength and data speed.
Signis Inks
Our carbon nanotube ink not only meets the requirements of specific advanced material applications, but also adapts to a variety of manufacturing technologies, including screen printing, spray coating, and roll-to-roll manufacturing.
VC102-Screen printing transparent conductive ink
VC102 is a carbon nanotube ink for screen printing transparent conductors on various plastic films such as PET or PC and on glass. VC102 has a neutral color, which is very suitable for applications requiring backlit touch buttons; and due to its environmental stability, it is also suitable for applications with high heat/humidity.
VC101- Screen printing transparent conductive ink
VC101 is a carbon nanotube ink for screen printing transparent conductors on various plastic films without cleaning or high-temperature baking to remove surfactants, dispersants and rheology modifiers.
AC100-Water-based transparent conductive ink for spraying
AC100 is a water-based carbon nanotube ink for spraying various plastic films. In order to obtain the best transparent conductor performance, please rinse with deionized water to remove the surfactant. At the same time, it is recommended to use a polymer topcoat after AC100 is deposited.
AC200-Water-based transparent conductive ink for R2R coating
AC200 is a water-based carbon nanotube ink designed for roll-to-roll (R2R) slit die coating and desktop Meyer rod coating on various plastic films. In order to obtain the best transparent conductor performance, please rinse with deionized water to remove the surfactant. At the same time, it is recommended to use a polymer topcoat after AC200 deposition.