Bendable thin-film heaters
Metallic Flexible Thin-Film Heaters
Add warming functions to the limited space available on products of various forms and sizes to prevent dew condensation and frosting on onboard devices
Overview
By using thin metal films for heating elements, we created bendable, super-thin and heat-generating films. These are perfect for preventing dew condensation and frost on onboard cameras, optical sensors, side-view mirrors and other locations where heaters have limited workspace.
- Point1Super thin film with a minimum thickness of 0.15 mm.*1 can be bent to fit complex gaps
- Point2Quickly provide appropriate heat to screens and specific areas
- Point3Superior heating efficiency and response, leading to quick generation of warmth
- Point4Up to temperatures of 200℃,*2 can be freely customized to meet different volumes of heat and unique shapes
*1With 50 µm substrates, thin metal films below 1 µm, 50 µm adhesive layers, and 50 µm protective films
*2When used with polyimide films
Features & Strengths
Point1 Super thin film with a minimum thickness of 0.15mm*1 can be bent to fit complex gaps
PET, PEN, and polyimide used as film substrates, with a minimum thickness of 0.15 mm (except for terminal parts). Can be bent to φ7mm thickness. Can be applied flexibly to heaters with difficult work space, due to small gaps and curved surfaces.
Point2 Provide appropriate heat to screens or specific locations
Unlike standard heating wire heaters, these can heat sheet forms, enabling even heat generation. In addition, processing enables selective heating of letter shapes or other parts.
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Letter shapes heated thermographic image
Point3 Superior heating efficiency and response, leading to quick generation of warmth
Heat emerges some ten seconds after the heater's switch is turned on, making them optimum for defogging applications, such as thawing and clouding. Thin metal films with high heating efficiency enable quick generation of warmth.
Point4 Up to temperatures of 200℃,*2 can be freely customized to meet different volumes of heat and unique shapes
Based on objectives, we can customize the volume of heat generated and working voltage by designing and manufacturing heaters in a rich variety of forms, including tape, circular, and pointed.
Applications
Onboard cameras and sensors
Superior visibility for safe driving in rain or snow
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Door mirrors
Preventing glare and condensation to ensure clear rear visibility
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Manufacture of devices on silicon wafers
When the manufacture of devices requires heat to be generated during formation, flexible thin-film heaters can be used to heat silicon wafers with greater evenness than hot air or radiant heat methods, leading to improved quality and yield during device manufacture.
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Increase advertising effectiveness by heating specific areas
As these films have superior temperature management, they control the location and degree of heat generation, making it possible to melt water and snow that affixes to letters or logos only to ensure effective advertising.
Specifications & Data
Manufacturing examples
| Upper temperature limit | 130℃ |
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| Heater shapes | Trapezoids (Upper side 10 x lower side 40 x height 40 mm) |
| Substrate materials | PEN (Polyethylene naphthalate) resins |
| Substrate thickness | 150 µm |
| Energy consumption | 6W (Working voltage 12V) |
Contact us-to-Delivery Process
When outsourcing of thin-film coatings to substrates provided by customers
Below is an example of contact us-to-delivery process when outsourcing of thin-film coatings to substrate materials provided by customers. Whether you need a single item prototype or mass production, trust Geomatec to provide high-quality, high-performance thin-film coatings.
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Step1Contact Us
For detailed questions regarding our products and solutions, order numbers and specifications, delivery times and budget, areas where delivery is possible, or for any other questions about how we can assist with your objectives and ideas, please feel free to contact us.
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Step2Discovery & Technical meetings
After inquiring about the details of your request, we will propose the plan that best allows us to meet your objectives. Of course, Geomatec engineers will collaborate with all kinds of manufacturers, as necessary, to support the creation of a product that meets your standards.
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Step3Estimates
We will quote based on the specifications defined in the discovery & technical meetings.
Please rest assured that information on the intended applications of your product, personal information, or other confidential information we receive will be monitored under a strict information security system. -
Step4Prototypes & Samples
We will produce prototypes and samples as required.
In addition, if you are also considering mass production at some point in the future, we can process your prototype on the same machinery that will be used for mass production, ensuring a smooth transition into the mass production stage and identical quality and features as those seen in the prototype. -
Step5Thin-film manufacturing (procurement, coating and post process)
We will apply thin films to substrate materials provided by customers and carry out high-quality, stable manufacturing and processing in a class 100 to 1,000 clean room (as defined in Federal Standard 209D).
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Step6Quality inspection & Shipping preparation
We conduct quality inspections of all the products we provide our customers and provide packing according to strict standards.
Geomatec has acquired certification for its QMS (ISO9001: quality management system) and endeavors to provide safe and stable delivery of high-quality products. -
Step7Delivery
We will reliably deliver our products to any location, by any method, and on any day you specify.
*We offer a flexible range of options other than the above, including in-house consultation on site at customers' factories.
When outsourcing of substrate material procurement and post coating process, in addition to thin-film coating
The following is an example of contact us-to-delivery process when outsourcing of substrate material procurement and post coating process, in addition to thin-film coating. Geomatec will control all steps of the process.
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Step1Contact Us
For detailed questions regarding our products and solutions, order numbers and specifications, delivery times and budget, areas where delivery is possible, or for any other questions about how we can assist with your objectives and ideas, please feel free to contact us.
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Step2Discovery & Technical meetings
After inquiring about the details of your request, we will propose the plan that best allows us to meet your objectives. Of course, Geomatec engineers will collaborate with all kinds of manufacturers, as necessary, to support the creation of a product that meets your standards.
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Step3Estimates
We will quote based on the specifications defined in the discovery & technical meetings.
Please rest assured that information on the intended applications of your product, personal information, or other confidential information we receive will be monitored under a strict information security system. -
Step4Prototypes & Samples
We will produce prototypes and samples as required.
In addition, if you are also considering mass production at some point in the future, we can process your prototype on the same machinery that will be used for mass production, ensuring a smooth transition into the mass production stage and identical quality and features as those seen in the prototype. -
Step5Substrate material procurement
Geomatec will procure glass and film substrates from our trusted supply chain, built over several decades of business.
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Step6Thin-film coating
We will coat your products with the high-performance thin films necessary to achieve your desired functions.
Our class 100 to 1,000 clean room (as defined in Federal Standard 209D) ensures high quality, stable production. -
Step7Post coating process
We handle post coating process for thin film, including surface splicing of glass and frame printing.
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Step8Quality inspection & Shipping preparation
We conduct quality inspections of all the products we provide our customers and provide packing according to strict standards.
Geomatec has acquired certification for its QMS (ISO9001: quality management system) and endeavors to provide safe and stable delivery of high-quality products. -
Step9Delivery
We will reliably deliver our products to any location, by any method, and on any day you specify.
*We offer a flexible range of options other than the above, including in-house consultation on site at customers' factories.
Inquiries & Requests for Materials
Please feel free to contact us for more details.
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