In an interview Roy Bjorlin, Director, global commercial & strategic initiatives, electronics materials, Sun Chemical with Chemical Today magazine talks about the various aspects that are driving the growth of the electronic chemicals business.
By Shivani Mody
Discuss about the company’s electronic chemical business.
Sun Chemical advanced materials delivers a wide range of materials for printed electronics and printed circuit boards. Our printed electronics technologies are optimised for advanced photovoltaics, including HIT, SE, and IBC processes. Other applications include printed antennae, membrane touch switches, sensors, lighting and displays.
Explain the trends that are driving the electronic chemical industry.
Today, trends remain focused on achieving finer lines and higher conductivity metallization. However, new applications are emerging in smart packaging and we are increasingly supporting our brand and converter partners in the packaging market.
Smart packaging is a major focus around the world. Asian markets, especially China, have also made large investments in advanced solar cell process and designs.
For our advanced materials division, there is significant growth potential in smart labels, printed sensors, printed antennae and 3D printing.
What is the latest development in the electronic inks industry?
Nanosilver ink is considered a very strategic material and is an innovative part of advanced materials’ technology portfolio. In the coming years, nanosilver ink will become very popular as it enables 3D designs for printed antennae.
What is the advancement in copper and nano-inks for electronic segment?
The advanced materials division has developed and continues to develop both nanosilver and copper inks. In the market, copper inks remain in the early development stages whereas nanosilver is a new yet trusted technology.
Give us an idea about T+Sun’s latest innovations.
By combining the capabilities of T+Ink and Sun Chemical, T+Sun has made significant progress in developing smart packaging solutions through the use of Touch Code. We have also begun promoting a full package of in-mould electronic inks, including graphic inks as well as conductive, dielectric and resistor inks.
Tell us about your focus on R&D and innovation.
We continue to match R&D capabilities with our target markets in order to provide our customers with tailor-made solutions. In particular, advanced materials ensure that customers can achieve highly advanced designs in a wide range of electronics.
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