Kevin Lifsey

Modular large-scale multi-layer coater, to be optimized for the application Members Public

Presented by Dr. Michael Muecke, Bühler Leybold Optics The R2R vacuum coaters platform FLC 1600 equipped with magnetron sputtering is designed for the large-scale production of complex multilayer stacks. Applications such as anti-reflective for the consumer industry or low emissivity stack for energy control in architectural applications require both the

Kevin Lifsey
2024 R2R USA

Metallizing Multiple Materials: The Challenges of Processing Different Substrates in Vacuum Members Public

Presented by Robert Malay, PhD, VDI The challenge of successfully processing a given substrate can often be compounded when that process takes place in a vacuum. Common hurdles to processing materials Roll-to-Roll are present, such as tension control and the elimination of physical defects such as pimples and wrinkles. However,

Kevin Lifsey
2024 R2R USA

Low-Temperature and Rapid-Cure Liquid Polyimide for Roll-to-Roll Coating Applications Members Public

Presented by John Park, HD MicroSystems In roll-to-roll (R2R) manufacturing, polyimide is commonly used in film form, with DuPont's Kapton® being a prime example due to its excellent mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties, making it suitable for various industries. HD MicroSystems is a leading supplier of polyimide precursors,

Kevin Lifsey
2024 R2R USA

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Flexible Packaging Solutions Containing Vacuum Deposited Layers: An Environmental Impact Study Members Public

Presented by Gwyneth Spence, Bobst Manchester Over the past six years, BOBST has been working in collaboration with partners to develop and bring to the market sustainable flexible packaging solutions. Whilst these solutions have been developed in compliance with guidelines and have already been characterised in terms of performance and

Kevin Lifsey
2024 R2R USA

Learnings from Process Safety Management Members Public

Presented by . J. (Ted) Lightfoot, PhD, Ted Lightfoot, LLC One of the greatest challenges in the converting industry today is high employee turnover. Companies operating high hazards processes also face high turnover but with potentially greater risk and are, therefore, subject to Process Safety Management regulations. No one wants to

Kevin Lifsey
2024 R2R USA

Key Factors in Selecting a Suitable Web Cleaning system Members Public

Presented by Matt Fyffe, Meech International A clean, contaminant free web is becoming more and more critical in the competitive printing, coating, laminating and converting industries. The purpose of this presentation is to look at the various types of web cleaning systems that are available today. We will be looking

Kevin Lifsey
2024 R2R USA

IR assisted vacuum drying in a continuous roll to roll process for post-drying of electrodes Members Public

Presented by Dr. Larisa von Riewel, Excelitas Noblelight The post-drying of electrodes and separator for lithium-ion batteries just before cell assembly is needed to ensure that the moisture content is below a critical level. This step is important in electrode manufacturing as the remaining water can lead to cell degradation

Kevin Lifsey
2024 R2R USA

Intelligent Sensing for Trouble Shooting and Improvements To Vacuum Coating and Process Control Members Public

Presented by Dermot Monaghan, Gencoa Ltd Any form of vacuum-based processing is inherently more problematic and costly than an atmospheric conversion route. To reduce the ‘pain points’ of vacuum processing, sensing can be used to identify problems and also to improve controllability and consistency. When dealing with a vacuum environment,

Kevin Lifsey
2024 R2R USA