On November 17, 2016, Heraeus announced that C-Touch 2016: Heraeus will demonstrate its latest conductive polymerClevios (TM) HY, a hybrid material of PEDOT:PSS and silver nanowires.Ultimate flexibility(>300k cycles bending at 1 mm radius), low sheet resistances, and efficient “invisible” patterning by economic, high-throughputwet-chemical etching processes yielding invisible patterns are key features of the new product. For direct patterning, an inkjet version is under development. “Our new Clevios (TM) HY hybrid material is an important milestone in the development of foldable touch devices as we have not only optimized the fundamental material properties, but also developed an economic, high-throughput patterning process based on wet-etching for mass-production”, states Dr. Wilfried Lovenich, Head of Innovation at Heraeus New Businesses.
   Intego, the German developer of inspection systems for automated production lines used in a number of industries including glass/sapphire, solar, LED/OLED, electronics, automotive, plastics and medical technologies, will show its customized inspection tool at the Heraeus booth, which allows to visualize the invisible Clevios patterns for QC in manufacturing processes.
   Intego GmbH, located in Erlangen, Germany, develops inspection systems for automated production lines used in a number of industries including glass/sapphire, solar, LED/OLED, electronics, automotive, plastics and medical technologies. 
   A foldable 7-inch Clevios touch panel prototype prepared in cooperation with Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) on a 12 micron thin polyimide substrate will be shown as well as 3-dimensional touch sensors and switches for automotive applications.
   Heraeus will also show its latest IR (infrared) and UV (ultraviolet) curing technology with the actual example of rapid IR curing of ultrathin and flexible polyimide substrates for flexible displays.
   Visit the Heraeus booth1E51 and experience the future of touch technology. Technical seminars held at the booth will provide an indepth view into the fascinating world of conductive polymers and their applications in future touch technology. Schedule of technical seminars: Nov. 24 from 3 – 4 pm; Nov. 25 from 10 – 11 am and 3 – 4 pm; Nov. 26 from 10-11 am.