Kevin Lifsey

Reflective Color Technology Members Public

Presented by Mark Sanderson, CMA Imaging USA Color Management For Sustainable and Efficient Metal Decorating The metal decorating industry faces a significant challenge in achieving color consistency particularly with regard to the substrate and the process. While it is common practice to subjectively and visually assess color acceptability, the appearance

Kevin Lifsey
2023 R2R USA

Advances in Slot Die Coating for Energy Storage Devices Members Public

Presented by Mark Miller, Coating Tech Slot Dies From lithium-ion batteries to capacitors to solar panels, one common feature is they are all produced through a coating method. Energy storage devices describe a wide variety of products. From lithium-ion batteries to capacitors to solar panels, energy storage devices are as

Kevin Lifsey
2023 R2R USA

High Barrier, Home Compostable Films for Packaging Applications Members Public

Presented by Laura Emery, Danimer Scientific Danimer has been working with key film manufacturers and metallizers to develop high barrier, home compostable films for the food packaging industry. A review of various film structures and some of the technologies used to deliver this film to the market will be presented.

Kevin Lifsey
2023 R2R USA

Brand Perspective on a Global Automated Workflow Members Public

Presented by Jasmine Hietpas & Kim Haugh, HAVI + tms Brands are increasingly relying on the use of tools and technology to effectively manage artwork, ink, color, and print quality. In our ever-changing world it is more important than ever to integrate a standardized workflow utilizing tools and technology to manage

Kevin Lifsey
2023 R2R USA

Not Just Quality Assurance: Reliable Automated Inline Inspection in Battery Cell Production Help Mitigate Risk Members Public

Presented by Ken Jones, ISRA SURFACE VISION INC. Battery technology, which is expanding rapidly worldwide, forms the core of several innovative future technologies. In particular, the lithium-ion battery, with its high energy density, has established itself as the leading electricity storage technology in recent years. Without the powerful lithium-ion batteries,

Kevin Lifsey
2023 R2R USA

Empowering Efficient Battery Electrode Drying Members Public

Presented by Dr. Kai K. O. Bär, adphos Digital Printing GmbH Traditional methods of drying Li-ion-electrode slurries for battery production can consume up to 50% of the energy required for manufacturing. The battery electrode advanced rapid light initiated thermal emission technology, a photonic based electro-thermal drying solution, enables effective electrode

Kevin Lifsey
2023 R2R USA

On the Use of Scanning Electron Microscopy, Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy, X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy, and UV/Visible Spectrophotometry for Coating Quality Investigations Members Public

Presented by John Wydallis, Carestream Health A wide variety of analytical tools can be used to obtain information about a coated surface. The availability, cost, accuracy, and practicality of these tools are all important considerations when undertaking an investigation of a coated material. This paper will describe a case study

Kevin Lifsey
2023 R2R USA

NIR Drying - A Game Changer for the Processing of Print and Coatings Members Public

Presented by John Palazzolo, Adphos North America, Inc A competitive analysis and comparison of conventional and advanced near infrared drying systems will be presented using actual installation examples. NIR drying allows the thermal drying and curing of water-based or solvent-based printing and coatings with zero onsite CO2 emissions. The high

Kevin Lifsey
2023 R2R USA