BLACKLEAF, a French leader in graphene-based product manufacturing, is expanding its range of conductive inks.
Renowned for its expertise in graphene-based coatings, BLACKLEAF is taking a major step forward by accelerating the deployment of its innovative technology. Headquartered in Illkirch, the company is expanding its offering with a new range of graphene-based conductive inks, further solidifying its position as a key player in the carbon ink market. Proud to position itself as the global leader in graphene ink production, BLACKLEAF stands out as the only company capable of supplying this cutting-edge material at an industrial scale.
Future flagship of French industry
As a future flagship of French industry, BLACKLEAF is marking a significant milestone with the launch of its new graphene-based conductive inks, designed for screen printing. By broadening its product range, the company meets the needs of industrial players seeking high-performance solutions for large-scale printing, unlocking new application possibilities.
“At BLACKLEAF, developing a conductive ink for screen printing has been a strategic priority for over two years. This new range complements our sprayable ink solutions, enabling us to offer ever more tailored solutions to the industrial challenges our clients face,” said Yannick Lafue, CEO of Blackleaf. “Beyond strengthening our leadership in heating coatings for the aerospace and automotive industries, this innovation opens the door to high-potential markets such as construction, healthcare, and textiles. The work accomplished by the Blackleaf teams is outstanding, and our ambition is clear: to establish graphene-based screen printing ink as an industry benchmark and position BLACKLEAF as the preferred partner for sector players.”
Ease of use for large-scale production
“Our conductive ink technology for screen printing paves the way for large-scale industrial production. Thanks to the conductivity properties of graphene—manufactured in our own facility—we have developed a high-performance solution that meets the industry’s most stringent requirements,” said Housseinou Ba, CTO of BLACKLEAF. “Applicable to most surfaces, this new ink provides optimal conductivity for heating applications while ensuring exceptional flexibility and outstanding resistance to bending. Designed in response to our clients’ needs, it fully meets their technical specifications.”
A wide range of applications across multiple industries
BLACKLEAF has established itself in the aerospace sector by offering innovative solutions such as probe de-icing and in-cabin heating systems. This strong expertise now enables the company to expand its offerings to other industrial sectors. For industrial gasket manufacturers, BLACKLEAF provides a targeted heating solution that allows selective heating of the mould cavity, optimising manufacturing processes and generating exceptional energy savings of 500% to 1,000%. The construction industry also benefits from this heating ink technology. By integrating heating systems directly into the surface of moulds for prefabricated concrete elements, BLACKLEAF enhances and accelerates the drying process, boosting efficiency and productivity on construction sites.
Moreover, the defense and military sectors leverage this ink’s capabilities through BLACKLEAF’s patented technology. Its innovative broadband radar wave absorption system significantly improves the stealth properties of aerial and ground vehicles, offering a strategic advantage in invisibility and protection. In the coming months, this new graphene-based screen-printing ink will also unlock groundbreaking opportunities in the medical field. Thanks to its flexibility and compatibility with large-scale printing, it enables the production of temperature sensor electrodes and biomedical monitoring devices (ECG). This technological advancement contributes to the development of more efficient, flexible, and healthcare-adapted medical solutions.
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Caption: The BLACKLEAF booth at LOPEC 2025