Canatu Releases New Transparent Conductive Films with Ultra-Low Reflections and Record Flexibility
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Posted on October 23, 2013 at 1:14:01 AM
Canatu Releases New Transparent Conductive Films with Ultra-Low Reflections and Record Flexibility
HELSINKI, October 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
During FPD International (23-25 October in Tokyo, Japan), Canatu
[http://www.canatu.com ] will be launching its new Generation 5 product family of CNB(TM)
transparent conductive films for touch sensors, paving the way for high-contrast touch
displays and revolutionary printed, flexible, foldable and 3D-shaped touch-enabled
electronics products. Canatu's high-quality CNB(TM) films serve touch module and display
companies in the rapidly-expanding markets of mobile phones, tablets, cameras, wearable
consumer devices, white goods, home appliances and automotive.
Due to record-breaking stretchability and flexibility down to 1 mm bending radius,
CNB(TM) films give consumer electronics companies long-awaited design freedom. With
ultra-low reflections and virtually zero haze, the film improves contrast of flat and
flexible touch displays and enhances outdoor readability. High contrast further enables
the use of lower backlight power to increase battery life by up to 20%. Canatu's
Generation 5 CNB(TM) films have the highest transmission of any carbon nanomaterials, with
96% transmission at 150 ohms/square sheet resistivity, and almost perfect color
neutrality. Therefore, CNB(TM) films result in touch displays with crisp images, vivid
colors and non-visible touch sensor patterns. Canatu recommends laser ablation for fine
patterning and silver traces, enabling fast turnaround in product development and reducing
design and investment costs. CNB(TM) films are green carbon technology, not using toxic
wet chemistry, and pass all consumer electronics environmental tests.
CNB(TM) film is based on Carbon NanoBud(R) material and on Direct Dry Printing(R)
(DDP), Canatu's patented method for manufacturing transparent conductive CNB(TM) films
directly from carbon gases. CNB(TM) films are produced on substrates in sheet or
roll-to-roll form in one single process step.
"With the launch of our Generation 5 CNB(TM) films we are now entering the touch
market. Electronics hardware companies and brand names are seeking ways to differentiate
products, reduce production costs and increase product performance. Existing materials
such as silicon, metals and metal oxides are expensive, not flexible, stretchable or
transparent, and require complex and bulky support structures. Moreover, these traditional
technologies are reaching their performance limits," says Risto Vuohelainen, CEO of
Canatu.
Erkki Soininen, Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Canatu, says: "We have now
ramped up production in Helsinki, Finland, and are taking orders for CNB(TM) films and
sensors for high-quality, flexible, 3D-shaped and flat projected capacitive touch
applications. We also have numerous customer projects underway, and our technology is
being evaluated by over 40 companies worldwide. Our high-volume CNB(TM) film manufacturing
plant is planned to open in 2014."
See more on Generation 5 here [http://www.canatu.com/gen5 ]
About Canatu
Canatu is a leading developer and manufacturer of transparent conductive films and
touch sensors for an entirely new class of touch applications. Canatu's transparent
conductive films and touch sensors are based on a new type of carbon nanomaterial (Carbon
NanoBud(R)), and a new, single-step manufacturing process combining aerosol synthesis of
CNB material and Roll-to-Roll deposition by Direct Dry Printing(R). Canatu offers consumer
electronics companies increasing design freedom with its innovative patents.
http://www.canatu.com
Canatu Oy
CONTACT: For additional information, please contact: Erkki Soininen, Vice President Marketing and Sales, Canatu Oy, tel. +358-40-574-1504
HELSINKI, October 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
During FPD International (23-25 October in Tokyo, Japan), Canatu
[http://www.canatu.com ] will be launching its new Generation 5 product family of CNB(TM)
transparent conductive films for touch sensors, paving the way for high-contrast touch
displays and revolutionary printed, flexible, foldable and 3D-shaped touch-enabled
electronics products. Canatu's high-quality CNB(TM) films serve touch module and display
companies in the rapidly-expanding markets of mobile phones, tablets, cameras, wearable
consumer devices, white goods, home appliances and automotive.
Due to record-breaking stretchability and flexibility down to 1 mm bending radius,
CNB(TM) films give consumer electronics companies long-awaited design freedom. With
ultra-low reflections and virtually zero haze, the film improves contrast of flat and
flexible touch displays and enhances outdoor readability. High contrast further enables
the use of lower backlight power to increase battery life by up to 20%. Canatu's
Generation 5 CNB(TM) films have the highest transmission of any carbon nanomaterials, with
96% transmission at 150 ohms/square sheet resistivity, and almost perfect color
neutrality. Therefore, CNB(TM) films result in touch displays with crisp images, vivid
colors and non-visible touch sensor patterns. Canatu recommends laser ablation for fine
patterning and silver traces, enabling fast turnaround in product development and reducing
design and investment costs. CNB(TM) films are green carbon technology, not using toxic
wet chemistry, and pass all consumer electronics environmental tests.
CNB(TM) film is based on Carbon NanoBud(R) material and on Direct Dry Printing(R)
(DDP), Canatu's patented method for manufacturing transparent conductive CNB(TM) films
directly from carbon gases. CNB(TM) films are produced on substrates in sheet or
roll-to-roll form in one single process step.
"With the launch of our Generation 5 CNB(TM) films we are now entering the touch
market. Electronics hardware companies and brand names are seeking ways to differentiate
products, reduce production costs and increase product performance. Existing materials
such as silicon, metals and metal oxides are expensive, not flexible, stretchable or
transparent, and require complex and bulky support structures. Moreover, these traditional
technologies are reaching their performance limits," says Risto Vuohelainen, CEO of
Canatu.
Erkki Soininen, Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Canatu, says: "We have now
ramped up production in Helsinki, Finland, and are taking orders for CNB(TM) films and
sensors for high-quality, flexible, 3D-shaped and flat projected capacitive touch
applications. We also have numerous customer projects underway, and our technology is
being evaluated by over 40 companies worldwide. Our high-volume CNB(TM) film manufacturing
plant is planned to open in 2014."
See more on Generation 5 here [http://www.canatu.com/gen5 ]
About Canatu
Canatu is a leading developer and manufacturer of transparent conductive films and
touch sensors for an entirely new class of touch applications. Canatu's transparent
conductive films and touch sensors are based on a new type of carbon nanomaterial (Carbon
NanoBud(R)), and a new, single-step manufacturing process combining aerosol synthesis of
CNB material and Roll-to-Roll deposition by Direct Dry Printing(R). Canatu offers consumer
electronics companies increasing design freedom with its innovative patents.
http://www.canatu.com
Canatu Oy
CONTACT: For additional information, please contact: Erkki Soininen, Vice President Marketing and Sales, Canatu Oy, tel. +358-40-574-1504