Packaging
Solutions |
The
application of decorative films to flat or curved surfaces has revolutionised
the look and manufacture of products including mobile phones, perfume
packages, artificial nails, sunglasses - and even garden trowels ! These
films are not on offer for student use because they typically use highly
specialised heat bonding equipment and are usually only available in
industrial quantities. Now, at long last, we have managed to source
one of those amazing films that when applied to a surface causes it
to change colour according to viewing angle. And it has a self-adhesive
backing as so can be applied by hand.
Modern
Lighting |
The
patented micro-thickness polyester film actually consists of no less
that 250 layers that provide the amazing optical property of ‘colour
switching’. Applied to a light surface the film ‘morphs’
from a violet blue to a pinkish red; on a darker surface, it turns from
purple to gold. The film can be applied easily to any substrate including
card/paper, plastics, and metals – with endless decorative applications.
However, the functional uses are also mounting up – e.g., filters
for windows and optical products, angular warning systems and even an
original form of sundial.
Smart
film is here at MUTR