LCR Hallcrest is engaged in scientific study and research in the core fields of microencapsulation, liquid crystals and thermochromic, photochromic and hydrochromic materials; materials that change color when stimulated by fluctuations in temperature, ultra violet light, pressure and water. The company’s ambition is to generate innovative products that are capable of solving urgent and complex measurement challenges with graphic communication.

LCR Hallcrest products range from healthcare thermometers that measure a patient’s temperature during surgery, to permanent change temperature labels used for evidence of attained temperature; to interactive graphics that change color when stimulated by environmental fluctuations.

With research laboratories in the US and UK, LCR Hallcrest has established itself as the acknowledged technical authority and leading international supplier of thermochromic liquid crystals.