Enhancing Product Surfaces with Advanced IMD and IML Technologies
Quinnray specializes in innovative In-mold Decoration (IMD) and In-mold Labeling (IML) technologies, transforming product surfaces during the molding process. By embedding a patterned or functional film within a mold and injecting molten resin, these methods offer unique surface features unattainable through traditional methods like painting or printing. Our solutions are widely used in various industries, including automotive interiors, mobile devices, and home appliances, with ongoing expansion into automotive exteriors, already seeing real-world applications.
IMD, a technique for transferring graphics during the injection molding process, and IML, its counterpart for labeling, stand out for their ability to beautifully adorn complex shapes. They offer artistic flexibility ranging from realistic fine grid patterns to delicate geometries, and from matte to metallic finishes. These technologies also allow for precise alignment of design elements like display windows, logos, and icons, and can incorporate functional top layers such as hard coats, antibacterial properties, and special optical features.
In addition to aesthetic and functional advantages, IMD and IML offer significant cost benefits due to their streamlined, mass-production-friendly processes. Environmentally, they reduce the need for additional facility space and energy, as secondary painting and printing processes are not required. We further commit to sustainability by using recycled resin for injection molding and powering our decorative film printing factory entirely with renewable energy. This approach helps to minimize CO2 emissions, particularly in transportation, supported by our seven global molding bases that optimize supply chain efficiency.