PARSIPPANY, NJ—Sun Chemical has teamed up with T+ink to form T+sun, an organization which will provide conductive ink solutions to make packages and objects communicate, engage customers and manage inventory systems. T+sun will utilize Sun Chemical’s global R&D, technical support, manufacturing infrastructure, supply chain, marketing and sales.
T+ink, one of the first emerging companies to commercialize true printed electronics across a variety of industries—including toys, packaging, promotional products, construction and apparel—brings patented technologies that are designed to replace switches, wires, buttons, speakers, lights, sensors, microphones, antennas and batteries with printed ink for touch and motion activated applications.
“T+ink’s technology creates a dynamic opportunity for our customers,” said Felipe Mellado, chief marketing officer, Sun Chemical. “The innovation we provide through our own research and development, and through strategic partnerships with T+ink and others can give our customers a complete solution that enables best in class packaging designs worldwide now and in the future.”