Agfa claims the new product will soon replace silver flake inks in many applications
The company says that the new ink would support application such as RFID and smart cards, NFC for communication between devices and also remote control devices for small equipment.
Agfa claims the product outperforms silver flake inks and can prove to be an effective replacement for ITO in displays.
With improved technical characteristics, the new nanosilver inks from Agfa quadruple the efficiency of silver conductive inks”
The firm also highlights its high conductivity as the ink’s main advantage, adding that it will soon replace silver flake inks in many applications.
Frank Louwet, business manager advanced coatings and chemicals at Agfa Materials, comments: “With improved technical characteristics, the new nanosilver inks from Agfa quadruple the efficiency of silver conductive inks."
Louwet will be in attendance at the upcoming InPrint show in Germany to discuss the new technology.