Adoption Cases of the IMW Method
The IMW Method has been adopted for the production of various injection-molded products. Below are examples of products made using this method:
iPhone 6S Cases Featuring Stunning Natural Wood Grain
Our and the IMW method allows the use of natural wood for iPhone cases, and the beautiful grain of the wood enhances smartphones.
Even delicate natural wood materials, such as Hakone Yosegi Marquetry, can be transformed into flexible sheet materials and applied to accessory products like this.
Since Tennâge is a specially processed sheet made from real natural wood, each case is unique, with wood grain patterns that differ even within the same species.
NOKIA utilizing our Tennâge for its smartphone cover
Our Tennâge is used for NOKIA's smartphone cover. To wrap around a smart phone, curved design with real wood was accomplished by "Insert Molding".
Shaver with an Integrated Natural Wood Grip
Panasonic's "LAMDASH" shaver features a grip made with Tennâge and the IMW Method. This is the world's first product with an integrated natural wood grip.
Product Application of the IMW Method
The IMW Method is also utilized in various product components. Its unique ability to curve natural wood along the shape of a product is a defining feature of the IMW Method, enabling the insert molding of natural wood.
Headphones Round Cap:
Size: Ф72.2 , Height: 10 , Thickness: 2.5 , Sidewall: ~3.0 , Resin: PCABS or PC
Door trim:
Size: L362W48 , Height: ~15 , Thickness: 3.5 , Sidewall: ~3.5 , Resin: PCABS or PC
Sidewall coverage:
Sidewall coverage over PL
Whole surface covering including groove.