NISSHA / EIMO receives 2021 IMDA Award
Winner for Best IMD – Consumer Goods / Durable Product User Interface
Announced in July 2021, Eimo Technoloiges, Inc. with NISSHA IMD film won the 2021 IMDA award for Best IMD Consumer Goods / Durable Product UI. The premium look combines decorative and functional elements – including chrome, high gloss, hard coat and hidden-til-lit LED areas into one IMD film. Eimo / NISSHA early supplier involvement with the OEM ensured no sink mark and knit lines.
The IMDA (In-Mold Decorating Association) is a “trade association representing molders, label printers, material suppliers, equipment suppliers and others committed to the development and growth of in-mold labeling and decorating products, technologies and markets.”
The 2021 IMDA Awards Competition reviewed outstanding IMD, IML and IME solutions produced in 2020 or released in 2021. Entries are received from around the globe, featuring the best in class IMD and technical achievements. Judges review overall design and complexity, integration of the IMD element, functionality, as well as innovative use of materials and process. To learn more about the criteria and selected winners, visit the 2021 IMD Awards website.
Why IMD ?
IMD is a simple and productive process. Versatile CMF designs are done inside of the tooling without any pre / secondary process, and the whole process is managed by a roll to roll system. Decoration is completed, including hard coat protection, with just a single shot molding.
User-Interface and functional features are also able to be incorporated.
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