What is the GenesInk Project?
GenesInk is an industrial producer of nano metals and metal oxide inks based in the south of France, with sales offices in Japan and the USA. The company stands out through its impressive portfolio with 10 patent families granted and over 60 national patents. It operates a production unit built for ton scale manufacturing, ensuring that disruptive consumer electronics and innovative ink solutions are available at an industrial level… This project epitomizes industrial innovation and cutting-edge technology that paves the way for advanced printed electronics.
Main Benefits
Key figures and facts demonstrate the strength of the GenesInk project:
- 10 patent families granted
- More than 60 national patents
- Ton scale manufacturing capacity
- Sales offices in Japan and the USA
- Contact Information: Phone: +33 (0)442 370 580, Email: contact@genesink.com
Applications in Printed Electronics
GenesInk products are highly versatile, finding applications across the rapidly evolving field of printed electronics, IoT, energy, and mobility. The nano-solutions from GenesInk empower the development of a wide array of devices including connected objects such as glasses, windows, watches, hearing aids, medical devices, and office supplies. Further, the solutions support RFID, LoRa, SigFox antennas, flexible PCBs and sensors, biosensors, In-Mold Electronics for automotive and appliances, shielding, ITO substrates, displays, solar cells (both organic and perovskite), and OLEDs. This broad range means that traditional design limitations are lifted, opening up new frontiers for innovation and flexibility in product design… a real game changer in the world of electronic components.
Organic Electronics & Energy Solutions
Energy applications are particularly exciting with organic solar cells, where organic photovoltaics (OPV) and perovskite technologies are gaining momentum thanks to their low production costs and inherent mechanical flexibility. GenesInk’s role in this area is pivotal. For manufacturers looking to bring these innovative solar cells into the mainstream, the challenges of efficiency, long-term stability, and production costs become addressed with HTL and ETL semi-conductive ink solutions, which are designed to be user-friendly and reliable. In this sphere, the technology not only simplifies production but fuels the wider adoption of green energy solutions in a dynamic market.
Display and Transparent Conductive Films
The world of flexible screen technologies and displays is evolving fast, rendering traditional ITO films less relevant due to their brittleness. Enter GenesInk’s TranDuctive® solution—a wet solution that can be printed using conventional coating processes, and is compatible with plastic substrates thanks to its low drying temperature. This sustainable alternative is ideally suited for the production of flexible devices, ensuring that modern displays and transparent conductive films not only meet design requirements but also support the drive towards more eco-friendly, durable electronic solutions. The approach is modern, reliable, and breaks free from the limitations of older technologies.
In-Mold Electronics for Mobility
In the mobility sector, which spans automotive and aerospace industries, the concept of In-Mold Electronics is a major breakthrough. By integrating the circuitry directly into the molding cycle via In-Mold Decorating (IMD) techniques coupled with printed electronics, GenesInk’s Smart Mold inks facilitate significant enhancements. This integration reduces additional weight and post-processing operations. The benefits include light-weighting, space-saving designs, enhanced robustness, and many design freedoms that effectively address the challenges faced by modern automotive and aeronautical electronics. The process is streamlined and efficient, enabling designs that were once considered impossible.
Project Impact
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy – By supporting organic solar cells and low-cost clean energy solutions.
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure – Through its industrial production processes and groundbreaking patents.
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities – Promoting sustainable electronics for modern urban environments.
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – With a focus on sustainable manufacturing practices.
- SDG 13: Climate Action – Enabling energy-efficient solutions that contribute to reduced environmental impact.
Expanding Possibilities in Flexible Displays and Connected Electronics
The GenesInk project is not just about producing nano ink solutions; it is about unlocking unprecedented opportunities for flexible, connected, and invisible electronics. The technology allows the incorporation of circuitry and electronic components into almost any object without affecting its overall shape, size, or aesthetic appeal. With the merging of printed electronics into everyday devices, from wearable sensors to high-performance flexible displays, innovation leaps forward in both functionality and design freedom. In this dynamic landscape, traditional design constraints vanish, making room for products that are not only smart but also elegantly streamlined. The approach remains forward-thinking and is intricately designed to meet the evolving demands of a digital and green future—where electronics become an unobtrusive yet integral aspect of modern living.
