TK Group Joins Tactotek IMSE Ecosystem: A First for China's Auto Industry

In-Mold Structural Electronics Tactotek and TK Group partner to expand IMSE manufacturing in China and beyond

2025-07-21 Source: Tactotek 2 min Reading Time

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With TK Group Limited joining the Tactotek IMSE ecosystem as a licensee, China gains its first automotive-grade supply chain for electrically functional films. The agreement also positions TK Group to deliver complete IMSE solutions for global markets beyond automotive, including consumer, industrial, and medical sectors.

The partnership creates the first automotive-grade IMSE electrically functional film supply chain in China.(Source: Tactotek) — The partnership creates the first automotive-grade IMSE electrically functional film supply chain in China.
(Source: Tactotek)

Tactotek has announced that Hong Kong–listed precision molding company TK Group Limited has joined its In-Mold Structural Electronics (IMSE) ecosystem as a licensee. The partnership establishes the first automotive-grade IMSE electrically functional film supply chain in China and enables TK Group to serve as a global Tier 1 producer of finished IMSE products for non-automotive applications.

“TK Group’s proven expertise in IML (printing), multi-shot and insert molding makes them an ideal partner for scaling IMSE production worldwide,” said Sami Hyyryläinen, Senior Vice President, Licensing, Strategic Sales & Market Expansion at Tactotek. “With TK on board, Chinese OEM programs gain local access to electrically functional films that Tier 1 licensees can over-mold into final IMSE parts — cutting lead-times and logistics costs while meeting IATF-certified quality standards.”

“IMSE technology fits perfectly with TK Group’s strategy of global leader in providing one-stop injection molding solutions” added Boris Fu, General Manager of TK Group. “Beyond supplying electrically functional films for automotive, we will act as a global Tier 1 manufacturer for complete IMSE products in consumer, industrial, and medical sectors, leveraging our high-volume 2K/3K and film-insert molding lines to deliver lighter, more sustainable parts with value added of advanced lighting and HMI features.”

“With advanced capabilities, including high-speed printing, thermoforming, and in-house tool engineering, TK Group is already equipped to support end-to-end IMSE manufacturing. Their established expertise in toolmaking for both automotive and non-automotive applications makes them a strong candidate to become a global competence center for IMSE tooling and production,” said Marko Suo-Anttila, Senior Vice President, Customer Solutions at Tactotek. “TK Group’s in-house engineering teams bring deep expertise in tool design, process development, and design-for-manufacturing, enabling efficient and scalable implementation of IMSE solutions.”

Under this agreement, TK Group will supply IMSE electrically functional films as an automotive Tier 2 partner to Tier 1 licensees, while also designing and manufacturing complete IMSE products for OEMs in consumer, industrial, medical, and other non-automotive markets.

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