MACDERMID AUTOTYPE’S CAPILLEX CX WINS SGIA PRODUCT INNOVATION AWARD

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MACDERMID AUTOTYPE’S CAPILLEX CX WINS SGIA PRODUCT INNOVATION AWARD
27 July 2005 - Autotype International

Capillex CX, part of the proven ‘Controlled Profile’ stencil system from MacDermid Autotype, has been awarded the Product Innovation of the Year Award at this year’s Speciality Graphic Imaging Association Membrane Switch Symposium.

Having been specially developed to improve production efficiency in industrial and electronics applications, by minimising the stencil influence on ink build, Capillex CX produces a consistent low, yet controlled, stencil profile of only 3µ, coupled with optimised stencil flatness (low Rz) over a mesh range from 62-100/cm. Consequently, ink deposit is extremely flat and low with minimal edge build or sawtoothing, to reduce ink usage and ensure consistent and reliable results.

In addition, Capillex CX features excellent mounting characteristics, offers high levels of flexibility, and due to its construction, a sensitised polymer coating on a micro-matted polyester film, is solvent and abrasion resistant, making it particularly suitable for demanding applications such as conductive or resistive ink printing, ceramic decals and other critical deposit applications. The stencil system is also compatible with conventional UV and solvent based inks.

Alan Anderson, Vice President of Education and Management Services at the SGIA, who presented the award commented, “Besides the other benefits, one of the key features distinguishing Capillex CX from the rest of the competition was that it could be incorporated immediately into the membrane switch manufacturing process, which can play a significant part in improving both productivity and product quality.”

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About: Autotype International
Specialist coating technology developed by Autotype is used for a wide range of touch and vision electronic applications, including membrane switches and for In Mould Decorated (IMD) products in the automotive, telecommunications and domestic appliances sectors.

The company's expertise in precision coating technology enables it to transform and enhance the performance of films for many high technology and demanding applications. These films can provide efficient means of reproducing exacting images or offer protective features such as resistance to aggressive chemicals and be used as stable substrates in the production of key electronic or medical components.

Precision graphic systems for the printing sector have enabled industrial screen printers to compete with alternative technologies in the quest for the most complex and accurate reproduction process.

The company operates from three locations: Autotype International, in Wantage, England; Autotype Americas Inc. in Schaumburg, near Chicago; Autotype International (Asia) Pte. Ltd. from Singapore. From these three locations we are able to maintain worldwide coverage through experienced and dedicated sales personnel, responding in real time to the changing needs of local markets.

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