TactoTek EDAG Group IMSE Partnership Supports Smart Surfaces

TactoTek EDAG Group IMSE Partnership Supports Smart Surfaces

On September 15, TactoTek signed a technology licensing agreement with the EDAG Group to support the development and industrialization of In-Mold Structural Electronics (IMSE)-based smart-surface solutions for automotive and other mobility applications. The agreement expands the framework for developing integrated lighting and smart-surface technologies intended for vehicle interiors and exteriors. The collaboration brings together TactoTek’s IMSE technology and EDAG’s engineering capabilities to address development requirements extending from early concepts and prototypes through testing and mass production.

EDAG Supports IMSE Development Through Production

Under the agreement, EDAG Group will support customers developing IMSE lighting and smart-surface solutions for vehicle interiors and exteriors. Its involvement is intended to cover the development process from initial concepts and prototypes to testing and mass production. EDAG’s expertise spans mechanical, electronic, lighting, software, and testing technologies, allowing the company to address multiple engineering requirements within the development process. The company will also use simulation and validation tools to support fast and reliable development aimed at mass-production applications.

Industry Impact & Outlook

The agreement could strengthen the pathway for IMSE-based smart surfaces to move from concept development into industrialized automotive applications by combining licensed technology with broader engineering and validation capabilities. For automotive customers, the collaboration provides support across multiple stages of development, including prototyping, testing, simulation, validation, and preparation for mass production. The relevance is particularly clear for interior and exterior applications involving integrated lighting and smart surfaces. Further progress will depend on how customers adopt the technology and how successfully resulting solutions advance through development and production programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the TactoTek EDAG Group IMSE Partnership cover?
The TactoTek EDAG Group IMSE Partnership covers a technology licensing agreement supporting the development and industrialization of In-Mold Structural Electronics-based smart-surface solutions. EDAG will help customers develop IMSE lighting and smart-surface applications for vehicle interiors and exteriors, supporting activities from initial concepts and prototypes through testing and mass production. EDAG will apply mechanical, electronic, lighting, software, and testing expertise, together with simulation and validation tools, to support development intended for fast and reliable progression toward mass production.