Novel LCEs
“When liquid-crystal elastomers were first discovered, scientists thought they might be a new state of matter.”
Liquid-Crystal Elastomers
Unique Properties & Performance
Liquid-crystal elastomers (LCEs) have long fascinated researchers around the world for their ability to actuate like artificial muscles, dissipate energy like a viscous fluid, control light through optical switching, respond to heat, enable 4D printing, and more.
No other material can match its functionality. Impressio.tech is transforming this technology from the laboratory to the marketplace to create the next generation of high-performance polymer products.
Impressio.tech has the expertise to tailor LCE resins and compounds to meet demanding high-performance needs.
LCEs
Dissipate Energy
Whether it be vibrations or large-impacts, liquid-crystal elastomers dissipate energy better than any other elastomeric material.
LCEs Mimic Human Tissue
The directional dependence of liquid-crystal elastomers mimics soft tissues throughout our body. This can unlock the next generation of tissue and joint replacement technology.
LCEs Have Thermal Sensitivity
LCEs respond to heat and light like no other material, challenging what is possible with thermal and optical sensors and dissipators.