TactoTek announces that Hong Kong–listed precision-molding specialist TK Group (Holdings) Limited has joined the In-Mold Structural Electronics (IMSE) ecosystem as a licensee.

The partnership immediately creates the first automotive-grade IMSE electrically functional film supply chain in China and also positions TK Group as a global Tier 1 producer of finished IMSE products for non-automotive markets.

“TK Group’s proven expertise in IML (printing), multi-shot and insert molding makes them an ideal partner for scaling IMSE production worldwide,” says Sami Hyyryläinen, SVP, licensing, strategic sales and market expansion at TactoTek. “With TK on board, Chinese OEM programs gain local access to electrically functional films that Tier 1 licensees can over-mold into final IMSE parts—cutting lead-times and logistics costs while meeting IATF-certified quality standards.”

“IMSE technology fits perfectly with TK Group’s strategy of global leader in providing one-stop injection molding solutions,” adds Boris Fu, GM of TK Group. “Beyond supplying electrically functional films for automotive, we will act as a global Tier 1 manufacturer for complete IMSE products in consumer, industrial, and medical sectors, leveraging our high-volume 2K/3K and film-insert molding lines to deliver lighter, more sustainable parts with value added of advanced lighting and HMI features.”

Under this agreement, TK Group will supply IMSE electrically functional films as an automotive Tier 2 partner to Tier 1 licensees, while also designing and manufacturing complete IMSE products for OEMs in consumer, industrial, medical, and other non-automotive markets.