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Environmentally Friendly Metal Inks

Electroninks is Releasing its Three MOD Inks to the Market

— May 6, 2022 — Eco
'Electroninks,' the Austin-based 3D printing technologies and materials company, has announced the public market availability of its three proprietary metal organic decomposition (MOD) inks. These inks are the 'CircuitShield,' the 'CircuitWrap,' and the 'CircuitSeed.' While each ink has its own primary function and optimal use cases, there are two main consistencies across the entire line. Firstly, all the inks are metal complex particle-free, making them more environmentally friendly than most competitors. Secondly, the materials can be used in several different printing methods, such as inkjet or screen printing.

Each of these three MOD inks have different use cases. The CircuitShield is the highest-end MOD ink and it is designed for use on complex electronic works such as use on motherboards or printed circuit boards. The CircuitWrap is more geared towards use on electronic screens and displays, and the CircuitSeed is a more widely applicable, versatile ink. Electroninks stated that the viability of its CircuitSeed allows businesses to reduce "20-plus step processes to a few steps."

Image Credit: Electroninks
Trend Themes
1. Environmentally Friendly Inks - The demand for environmentally friendly inks will continue to rise, offering opportunities for companies to develop sustainable and non-toxic products.
2. Functional Inks - The development of functional inks, such as the CircuitShield, CircuitWrap, and CircuitSeed, will continue to expand and find new niches within the electronics industry.
3. Multi-use Inks - The popularity of multi-use inks, like the CircuitSeed, will increase as businesses seek to simplify their manufacturing processes and maximize their efficiency.
Industry Implications
1. Electronics - Electronics companies seeking to reduce their environmental impact can incorporate Electroninks' MOD inks into their manufacturing processes and attract environmentally-conscious consumers.
2. Printing - Printing companies can incorporate Electroninks' MOD inks into their offerings to expand their product line and appeal to customers seeking sustainable, high-performance inks.
3. Manufacturing - Manufacturing companies can optimize their processes by incorporating multi-use inks like CircuitSeed, reducing the number of steps required to produce complex electronic works and increasing efficiency.
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