LS Automotive Technologies (LSAT) licensed design and manufacturing rights for TactoTek injection molded structural electronics (IMSE) technology, the company announced.

The agreement includes rights to use TactoTek proprietary intellectual property and technology transfer that enables LSAT to design and manufacture IMSE parts in Korea and globally.

LSAT is a vehicle electronics manufacturer in Korea and around the world.

“IMSE is cutting-edge technology that supports the design innovation that our customers want while being environmentally-friendly because it uses clean, additive manufacturing processes and significantly reduces plastics use," said Hyo-Cheol Lee, VP, Advanced Development at LSAT. "LSAT already has customer projects for IMSE solutions."

TactoTek develops, industrializes and licenses IMSE technology that combines printed electronics and electronic components within single piece, seamless 3D injection molded structures. Surface finishes range from plastics to elegant natural materials, including wood.

The company packages its technology for licensees in two products, IMSE Designer for IMSE part design, and IMSE Builder for IMSE part mass production, testing and quality assurance. For automotive markets, TactoTek licensees mass-produce IMSE parts.