“Gap analysis” helps advance business, technology for flexible, hybrid, printed electronics Paid Members Public
SEMI FlexTech has been championing business and technology development of the flexible, hybrid, printed and organic electronics sector for 20+ years as the industry expanded to more than US$50 billion, with significant growth on the way. Driven by demands in mobile phones, automotive, flexible power, IOT devices, e-textiles, displays,
WEB WISE | What is the best roller wrap angle? Paid Members Public
This mundane question is, in some ways, more important than its more popular cousin, “What is the best roller-to-roller span?”[1] Yes, both affect the layout and cost of a machine. However, rules for wrap angles are more numerous, and much more consequential, if you get them wrong. Let us
“Roll to product: What is coming?” A pro flex 2021 conference report Paid Members Public
This technical paper summarizes presentations given at the pro flex 2021 hybrid conference, organized by Fraunhofer Institute, FEP, in Dresden, Germany, in September 2021. The program highlights work done by Fraunhofer and its industrial partners as well as publicizes progress made by some of the collaborative European Research Initiatives. The
Technology Watch | Quarter 1, 2022 Paid Members Public
New camera technology for web-edge, contrast detection has improved capabilities Roll-2-Roll Technologies LLC (Stillwater, OK) launches its new line of single-dimension cameras for web-edge and contrast detection. ODC Linear Cameras replace the co.’s WPS line of sensor products for web guiding and monitoring, offering improved capabilities and a cost-effective
SUBSTRATE SECRETS | What, why, and how do we measure substrate properties? Part 1 Paid Members Public
Substrates harbor many secrets. Some are easy to discern (such as haze and gloss), while others (such as barrier, tensile strength or heat-sealing properties) can’t be known by simple visual appearance. However, they should all be measured to ensure accurate property levels are met or known. But which properties
Roll-to-roll manufacturing of electronic writing tablets Paid Members Public
Boogie Board® Writing Tablets are pressure-sensitive writing surfaces used for doodling, notetaking, lists and drawing with a pen-on-paper feel and electronic erase. These electronic writing tablets reflect ambient light back to the user and are bi-stable so that energy from the battery is used only to erase the displayed writing.
