Methode Development Co. Introduces Conductive Ink With Low Electrical Resistance

Methode Development Co., a business unit of Methode Electronics, Inc., announced a new conductive ink formulated for thermal inkjet systems. Methode’s new water-based ink is called product #9101 and is highly conductive when printed with a resolution of 600 dots per inch (DPI).

The conductive properties are well-suited for the growing printed electronics market. The company claims that security printing, RFID, signage, displays, backplane, photovoltaics and security markets require the efficient and cost effective manufacturing alternative of thermal inkjet printing.

The thermal inkjet formulation contains conductive silver nano-particles, and does not require secondary curing or additional processing. Near full conductivity is achieved within a few minutes of printing. The ink is RoHS-compliant and negligible volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) are created during printing, alleviating the need for specialized ventilation during application. When printed on glossy photo-grade paper, it has a uniform, metallic-gold appearance that is demanded by converters for decorative applications.