New standards for 3D-userinterfaces-manufactured by a Film Insert Molding process

This paper describes a method for producing three-dimensional user interfaces. The technology is based on the conventional production of film insert molding components. As part of a research project, a capacitive touchpad was developed by using screen printing technologies, high pressure forming and injection molding. The threedimensional design of the component with higher degrees of deformation is achieved by definded positioning of conductor lines.