Electroninks, an Austin-based maker of conductive inks for 3D-printed electronics, expanded its presence in Japan by partnering with SIIX Corporation to deliver EMI shielding solutions featuring ultrasonic spray coating capabilities. The collaboration was introduced as a way to pair Electroninks’ material formulations with SIIX’s specialized spray environment for more adaptable enclosure coverage.
The partners said they would distribute Electroninks’ materials in Japan and jointly prototype conformal shielding approaches that move beyond rigid, one-size-fits-all housings. Efforts will target industry-specific use cases, with automotive electronics named as an early focus, and workflows will scale from bespoke prototypes to higher-volume production.
For manufacturers and OEMs this means faster, tailored EMI solutions that can follow product-specific form factors and denser, higher-frequency electronics trends. By combining conductive inks, ultrasonic coating, and EMS scale, the tie-up reflects a broader move toward customer-driven, scalable shielding methods in advanced electronics production.
Image Credit: SIIX Corporation
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Conformal EMI Shielding
- Flexible spray-coated shielding enables electronics makers to protect irregular enclosures as devices become denser, smaller, and more customized.
- Conductive Ink Manufacturing
- Printable conductive materials create new pathways for scalable electronics production that can bridge rapid prototyping and volume manufacturing.
- Ultrasonic Spray Coating
- Precision coating systems support thinner, more uniform material application across complex surfaces, expanding possibilities for high-performance enclosure design.
Where This Applies
- Automotive Electronics
- High-frequency vehicle systems increase demand for adaptable EMI protection that fits sensors, control units, and compact electronic modules.
- Electronics Manufacturing Services
- EMS providers gain strategic value by integrating specialty materials and coating processes into scalable production workflows for OEM customers.
- Advanced Materials
- Specialized conductive formulations are reshaping component protection by offering alternatives to rigid housings and conventional shielding methods.
