Silver Nanowire based technology for next generation Automotives — Transparent heater, Smart surface and In-Mold Electronics

DuPont’s silver nanowire-based Activegrid® inks and films deliver excellent optical clarity, conductivity, and flexibility, making them ideal for a wide range of automotive applications. These include transparent heaters, smart surfaces, LiDAR systems, in- mold electronics (IME), transparent EMI shielding, and infrared (IR) reflection. Activegrid® inks can be applied onto diverse substrates such as polycarbonate (PC), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), cyclic olefin polymer (COP), polyimide (PI), glass, and more, possibly at low process temperature (less than 60 °C). These inks are compatible with various solution coating techniques, including spray, dip, flow coating, and roll-to-roll slot-die processes, allowing application to both flat and curved surfaces with ease. In addition, DuPont offers Activegrid® films as a pre-coated film product on various substrates with Activegrid® inks, which can be laminated or molded onto target surfaces to meet specific design needs. By leveraging DuPont’s silver nanowire technology, we enable cutting-edge innovation, driving the development of next-generation automotives.