Feb. 1, Printed Electronics Now: 3M and Miraenanotech Co., Ltd. (MNtech) have struck a patent licensing agreement around 3M’s metal mesh technology. Metal mesh conductor technology is widely used in the construction of projected capacitive touch sensors for consumer and commercial applications, and the technology has broad applicability across touch sensors of all sizes. Large format touch sensors are often used in interactive whiteboards, conferencing systems, and digital signage displays.
As part of the agreement, MNtech, a leading provider of metal mesh conductor film, will take a royalty-bearing patent license from 3M.