Material Solutions for Printed Electronics

The brand ALTANA represents a global specialty chemical group. It comprises the holding company ALTANA AG and four operating divisions: ELANTAS Electrical Insulation, ECKART Effect Pigments, BYK Additives & Instruments and ACTEGA Coatings & Sealants.

The four divisions occupy a leading position in their target markets with respect to quality, product solution expertise, innovation and service. Products made by companies in the ALTANA Group are sold in over 100 countries and their quality has earned us an outstanding reputation amongst our customers as valuable partner. The exchange of technology and know-how between the decentralized companies of the division as well as the corporate culture of ALTANA – focused on markets, service and innovations– makes us a preferred supplier for very different industries worldwide. Our strength lies in offering customized solutions and specialty products that create added value for our customers. 

In order to strengthen R&D efforts of its subsidiaries in the areas of future technologies the idea of ALTANA Technology Platforms was born. The ALTANA technology Platform "Printed Electronics" was established in 2011 in order to combine the R&D efforts of the single divisions in this field, to facilitate the information exchange and to use synergies.

Innovative product development is supported by high technical standards in the application laboratories.

Therefore the following measurment equipment and facilities are provided within the ALTANA Technology Platform "Printed Electronics" 

  • Complete Electrical Characterization
  • Surface Analysis
  • Screen-, Flexo- and Gravure Printing
  • Standard ink tests
  • UV inline curing, IR curing
  • Clean room facilities
  • Full assembly of OFETs and Capacitors
  • Metallization, Spin Coating
  • Water Permeability 
  • Determination
  • Climate Stressing
  • Temperature Cycling
  • Microscopy, SEM
  • Particle Size Analysis
  • Adhesion Measurement Equipment

Our ALTANA Technology Platform "Printed Electronics", as well as our subsidiaries are always open for cooperation. 
Besides our collaborations with well-known universities, we took and take integral part in the following founded projects: 

Inno.CNT
As partner of the innovation alliance "Inno.CNT", BYK is systematically pursuing basic research in the field of CNTs. The initiative is sponsored by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research. Its aim is to establish a global lead market for CNTs in Germany.
http://www.inno-cnt.de/

MaDriX
The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research funded project "MaDriX" aimed for the Standardization and Synthesis of new materials for printed RFID-labels from 2007-2010. The ELANTAS Beck was partner in the development of printable dielectric inks.
http://www.madrix-projekt.de/

BatMat
Starting in spring 2011, the "BatMat" project is the freshest public financed project the ECKART GmbH joined. Again it is financed by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research and aims for the development of new types of printed batteries. 

We are part of the following organizations and networks: 

  • organic and printed electronics network of northern Germany
  • organic electronic association (oe-a)

Within the ALTANA "Printed Electronics" is regarded as future market. 
Considering this, the material and ink developments of our Divisions are predominantly focused on customized solutions. As application technologies and device designs are individualized and underly constant advancements, the direct contact to customers and project partners is extremly important to us.
Jointly, we can develop sustainable concepts for the success of your products. Our team is looking forward to work together with you.

We invite you to shape the future of your products!