MacDermid Autotype Ltd

MacDermid Autotype Ltd operates from strategically located locations across the world, in Europe, Asia and North America. From our regional headquarters we are able to provide worldwide support through experienced and dedicated sales personnel, responding to the changing needs of local markets. A team of multilingual experts is always available to assist you with products or applications information.

Precision coating technology enables us to transform and enhance polymer films for many high technology and demanding applications. Our precision coated films provide an efficient means of reproducing exacting images, and can offer protective features such as resistance to aggressive chemicals. They are also used as stable substrates in the production of key electronic components. We are able to offer an extensive range of surface finishes to suit your needs. Our range of environmentally safer advanced chemicals complements our state of the art coated films and offers an unparalleled matched-components solution to meet the needs of the most demanding printing application. Precise manufacturing processes, stringent quality controls and a commitment to work in partnership with our customers ensure that our products remain at the leading edge of innovation and are capable of meeting the most exacting requirements.

Phone lenses and casing systems for the telecom sector

Hand-held communication devices are subject to intense wear and tear as they are used in a multitude of environments. Abrasion resistance is a key feature of many telecommunications components. MacDermid Autotype has developed a range of films suitable for in mould Decoration (IMD or FIM) that offer excellent abrasion resistance and can even self repair when scuffed or abraded. These unique formable hard coatings are widely used by the Asian electronics industry as the state of the art solution for the manufacture of durable 3D components.

Diagnostic strips and equipment

Interfaces for the medical sector Control panels for medical devices need to be kept biologically clean through the use of aggressive cleaning agents. MacDermid Autotype’s range of gloss, textured and anti-glare hard coated films provide the ultimate in durable, easy to clean surfaces in a wide range of medical and industrial equipment. MacDermid Autotype offer films incorporating active anti-microbial properties to meet the needs of the most demanding hygiene applications. 

Precision graphic systems for the printing sector

Our photostencil films have enabled screen printers to take the lead in the quest for the most controlled and accurate reproduction process. For example, imaging optical discs demands screen printing technology that offers the highest possible quality and our range of photostencil films guarantees the resolution and print fidelity specialist manufacturers require.

Optical films for the flat panel display screen sector

Improvement of the brightness, contrast and readability of mobile colour displays in PDAs and mobile phones is critical whilst minimising power demands. MacDermid Autotype has developed an efficient high volume process for replicating optical nanostructures into the hard coated surface of our films. Nanostructures are invisible to the human eye and are used to modify light in optical systems to improve brightness, modify viewing angles and provide outstanding anti-glare and anti-reflection characteristics. MacDermid Autotype’s MARAG films allow PDA and

SatNav users to view their screens more easily with minimal reflection even in bright conditions by utilising a MothEye structure copied from nature. MacDermid Autotype’s diffuser films for liquid crystal displays provide high uniformity and consistency as well as exceptional brightness, contrast and light transmission.

Efficiency and aesthetics for automotive interior trim

Climate control panels for a range of sports cars have been designed and built using the latest IMD films produced by MacDermid Autotype. These films enable design flexibility and component integration resulting in a much reduced number of production processes, while at the same time offering outstanding cosmetic appearance and durability.

Control panels and interface materials for domestic appliances

A hard coated gloss film with extremely low iridescence developed by MacDermid Autotype has enabled a USA manufacturer of domestic appliances to produce highly durable and attractive fascias that include embossed switches. These embossed switches are capable of withstanding up to five million actuations thus far exceeding the average life span of the appliance itself.

Touchscreen films for interactive display applications

We supply flawless high temperature stabilised hard coated films which exceeds our customers’ criteria and a variety of films for precision products that provide an easy to use and durable solution for complex membrane switch interfaces.