SABIC UNVEILS AT NPE 2018 FIRST SUCCESSFUL MICROMOLDING OF IR OPTICAL SENSOR LENSES USING HIGH-PERFORMANCE EXTEM™ RESIN
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, unveiled today at NPE 2018, booth S19001, a major breakthrough in the production of infrared (IR) optical sensor lenses for proximity sensing and gesture recognition in smartphones and other electronics applications using its EXTEM™ thermoplastic polyimide (TPI) resin. SOPROD SA, a Swiss molding company, selected the high-performance SABIC material, which features IR transparency, to mass-produce sensor lenses using micromolding with a multi-cavity tool. Efficient, high-volume molding of EXTEM™ resin can deliver multiple advantages over grinding and polishing of quartz glass and curing of epoxy resin. These benefits can include speed, consistently high quality and the avoidance of costly secondary operations. SOPROD’s achievement offers the electronics industry a new and highly efficient solution to meet accelerating demand for IR optical sensors.
(firmenpresse) - SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, unveiled today at NPE 2018, booth S19001, a major breakthrough in the production of infrared (IR) optical sensor lenses for proximity sensing and gesture recognition in smartphones and other electronics applications using its EXTEM demand for IR optical sensors.
ted for mass producing small, precise parts. Further, it can withstand the high temperatures of lead-free soldering commonly used in device assembly. We are excited to leverage our long-standing expertise in producing fine watch movements to help pioneer this new manufacturing approach, which has cl
IR Transparency and High-temperature Capability
EXTEM resin can deliver key optical properties needed in IR sensor lenses. These include IR transparency, high refractive index, low haze and no surface defects. EXTEMuracy for proximity sensing.
The resin''s extreme high temperature capabilities (glass transition temperature of 267⁰C / 513⁰F) provide the opportunity for use in lead-free reflow soldering processes, which are popular for assembly of miniaturized device components.
Expanded Design Freedom
EXTEMsmall, high-precision parts. The design freedom and the higher refractive index allow the elimination of 1 or 2 layers in an advanced lens design compared to an epoxy solution.
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ABOUT SABIC
SABIC is a global leader in diversified chemicals headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. We manufacture on a global scale in the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific, making distinctly different kinds of products: chemicals, commodity and high performance plastics, agri-nutrients and metals.
We support our customers by identifying and developing opportunities in key end markets such as construction, medical devices, packaging, agri-nutrients, electrical and electronics, transportation and clean energy.
SABIC recorded a net profit of SR 18.4 billion (US$ 4.9 billion) in 2017. Sales revenues for 2017 totaled SR 149.8 billion (US$ 39.9 billion). Total assets stood at SR 322.5 billion (US$ 86 billion) at the end of 2017. Production in 2017 stood at 71.2 million metric tons.
SABIC has more than 34,000 employees worldwide and operates in more than 50 countries. Fostering innovation and a spirit of ingenuity, we have 11,534 global patent filings, and have significant research resources with innovation hubs in five key geographies – USA, Europe, Middle East, South Asia and North Asia.
The Saudi Arabian government owns 70 percent of SABIC shares with the remaining 30 percent publicly traded on the Saudi stock exchange.
ABOUT SOPROD
SOPROD SA has been developing and manufacturing reliable, high-performance mechanical and quartz movements for the Swiss watch industry since 1966. SOPROD Sion also produces high-precision micro-injection-moulded polymer components for watch movements, as well as other technical components used in a variety of fields. It has a specialist research centre and extensive, efficient production facilities, and can deal with design, mold manufacture, impression, tooling, production and ad hoc quality control, in accordance with the specifications provided.
Datum: 18.05.2018 - 09:51 Uhr
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