Expertise
Plastic (Flexible) Electronics
Intertek MSG has many years’ experience of polymer based characterisation and problem solving. Our vast knowledge and expertise in this field are invaluable in the characterisation of the latest generation of flexible electronics that are rapidly moving towards flexible polymer based systems.
As with any new technology, rapid development and problem solving are vital in order to minimise the time to market and gain a competitive advantage. Intertek MSG can help you characterise your materials and formulated flexible products to help increase your understanding of these electronic components to give greater confidence when going to market.
We can also provide a rapid targeted response to problem solving. Whether it is contamination, delamination, failure, defects or faults, we have the experience to quickly identify the problem, locate the source and help you eliminate it.
MSG Expertise
- Composition and deformulation
- Substrate and laminate morphology
- Active matrix blend characterisation
- Coating chemistry and continuity
- Delamination and plane of failure
- Contamination and defect analysis
- Fault investigations and resolution
- Additive and filler (nano) dispersion
- Trace level impurities and residuals
- Assessment of environmental impact
- Inorganic grain boundary and crystal form
- Phase separation and material compatibility
- Surface treatment effects and annealing
- Print quality and surface chemistry
- Raw material quality control
- Metallisation cleanliness and work function
- Layer thickness and laminate structure
- Adhesive characterisation and performance
Benefits to you
- Rapid problem solving and elimination
- Greater confidence in product and materials
- Reduce time to market
- Improved quality control
- Gain customer confidence
- Cleaner product
- Responsive to R&D requirements
- Optimisation of device design and process
- Increased understanding of product
- Control of scale up and reel to reel
- Independent expert support
Examples of MSG capability
XPS, SIMS, IR, TEM, SEM, XRD, Mechanical Testing, NMR, Confocal Microscopy, more.
If you want to characterise your flexible electronic products and materials or need to resolve any problems with these new polymer systems and associated components, just like the examples given below, then Intertek MSG can help you.
Systems - OSC, OLED, PLED, OTFT, LEP, CTM, PV, OPV, Solar Cells, FPD, TFT, LCD
Substrates - PET, PEN, PC, Acrylic, PS, PEEK, metal, glass
Components - adhesive, active matrix, inks, additives, coatings, nano materials
Materials - PEDOT, PSSA, EVA, PCBM, PET, PEN, ITO, ZnO, Cu, Ti, Au
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Advice is available, so make the call +44 (0) 1642 435788 or email MSGenquiry@intertek.com
