IMD is useful in creating an outer skin on your product that has different qualities than the substrate material. IMD can add qualities such as scratch resistance, weather resistance, UV protection or anti-fog characteristics for lenses. Eliminate painting, pad printing, hot stamping and silk screening. Make your graphics an integral part of the substrate material that won't easily scratch, chip, peel or wear off. This process is widely used in the automotive industry and is quickly spreading to many other industries such as electronics and consumer products.IML is a versatile process that can be used on a variety of products.