Automotive Power Through Print
In the amount of time it takes you to read this sentence, technology in some way will have advanced further than it was before. Every minute that passes is a minute where somewhere we have a better understanding of applied sciences. All of those passed minutes would sum up to a year and according to Moore’s Law we will have doubled our overall understanding with technology from the year prior; which is absolutely mind-blowing. Right now, we are all a part of the most innovative, connected and collaborative era there has ever been. This sheds light on why such rapid innovation is possible, but while most products seem to be advancing; one area has remained stagnant- automotive heated seats.
5 Unique Uses of Printed Antennas
What are Printed Antennas:
Printed Antennas are custom designed, printed, and fabricated on both flexible and rigid Printed Antennas for use in energy gathering, data transmission applications, and generating wireless power. They are created through a combination of precision screen printing functional inks, accurate placement of surface mount components, and both analog and digital finishing operations. Before the creation of the Printed Antenna, there were traditional copper antennas. However, Printed Antennas are oftentimes considered the lower-cost alternative while also providing a greater form-factor capability for flexible and disposable applications.
5 Benefits of Light Guide Film in Backlighting
What is Light Guide Film:
User interface products such as graphic overlays and labels are becoming increasingly lighter, smaller, and thinner. Backlighting for user interface products must conform to these new design standards. Light guide film technology was developed to help with these new standards. Light guide film technology has brought a sense of thinness, productivity, and compliance to the user interface market and to technology’s constantly developing demands.
Printed Heaters: Automotive and Aerospace Industry
What are Printed Heaters?
In simple terms, printed heaters are warming elements that are screen printed on flexible materials. Their main goal is to add heat to a product. The use of precision screen printing helps to print conductive or resistive inks onto a flexible material, including functional carbon or functional silver. By using these inks, it becomes possible to cater to unique needs or requirements for the printed heaters. There are several variations of printed heaters depending on your needs and specific operating parameters needing to be met. They can be used for several different applications such as within:
5 Uses of Graphic Overlays in the Construction Industry
What are Graphic Overlays:
Graphic Overlays consist of a thin film that is printed and designed before being attached to the viewing service of a product. There are two main uses when it comes to having a Graphic Overlay.
Medical Wearable Tech to Watch Out For in 2019
At Butler Technologies we live wearable technology every day. We partner with companies to develop e-textiles that incorporate printed heaters, printed biosensors, force sensing resistors, etc. And because we are so passionate about wearable smart garments, e-textiles (Electronic Textiles), and flexible circuits, we are always watching the market for cool and innovative ideas.
