DuPont Teijin Films Introduces New Melinex ST Thin Heat-Stabilized Polyester Film for Flexible Displays and Touch Screens

DuPont Teijin Films (DTF) has introduced Melinex ST Thin heat-stabilized polyester films with enhanced flexibility and optics for flexible displays, touch screens and other flexible printed electronics applications. New Melinex ST Thin, heat-stabilized polyester films feature superior optical clarity, smooth surface, low shrinkage and predictable dimensional changes in variable heat and moisture conditions.

Also new for 2010 are adhesive coated polyethylene terephthalate (PET) optical films and polyethylene naphthalate (PEN) films for mount/demount applications where a carrier is used for processing.

“Heat-stabilized optical grade PET and PEN films are being widely adopted in the emerging flexible displays industry, and Melinex ST is ideal for these applications,” said Bob Rustin, market development manager – DuPont Teijin Films. “It offers exceptional clarity, thinness, superior adhesion to topcoats, and handles well in downstream manufacturing processes. As a pioneer in the polyester film industry, we continue to invest in our R&D portfolio with the goal of delivering products that meet exacting performance and quality standards to customers. We’re very pleased to add this new innovation to our portfolio to help our customers succeed in the fast growing flexible display segment.”

As the market evolves, customers and end-users are demanding flexible display technology with reduced device thickness, improved economics and productivity, and enhanced flexibility and optics. Melinex ST Thin offers crystal clarity, a thin 50 micron profile, and high quality designed to meet the market demands. It also features dimensional stability equivalent to thicker films and is suitable for vacuum processing.