Utilizing Plasmon Mediated Constructive Interference for Selective Wavelength Reflection with Roll-to-Roll Physical Vapor Deposition Paid Members Public
Presented by Rob Malay, VDI Sputtered coatings have historically seen a wide variety of uses, from functional films in electronics, to passively integrated optical filters, to decorative and aesthetically appealing applications. Roll-to-roll sputter deposition has typically not seen the type of advanced optical and tribological coating that is seen on
The Significance of Automated Optical Inspection in Production of Lithium-Ion Battery Electrodes Paid Members Public
Presented by Ravi Malkani, Wintriss Engineering, Corp. Lithium Ion rechargeable batteries are ubiquitous in a wide range of devices from laptop computers, iPads and smart phones to electric vehicles (EVs). The safety, performance and reliability of the Li-ion battery pack is directly coupled to the production of the electrodes that
High Performance AlOx Thin Films for Next Generation Sustainable Packaging Paid Members Public
Presented by Rajan Verghese, Applied Materials AlOx has long been touted as a suitable transparent layer for packaging applications & has indeed found use in a range of retort applications based on high performance PET substrates. However, the drive towards sustainable packaging solutions utilizing a polyolefin “mono-material” architecture have resulted
Roll-to-Roll Atomic Layer Deposition for Energy Storage Applications Paid Members Public
Presented by Philipp Maydannik, Beneq Oy ALD is an enabling technology, which has been shown to improve battery performance, through the introduction of thin film coatings to modify interface surfaces on cathodes, anodes and separators. ALD can help to improve thermal stability, stabilise SEI layer, suppress dendrite, inhibit transition metal
Vacuum Rollers - Functional Principles and Applications Paid Members Public
Presented by Pete Eggen, Precision Roll Solutions - MECA Vacuum rollers are the most effective devices used to isolate web tension with only single-sided web contact. Commonly used in coating operations, vacuum rolls are used as pull rolls or to isolate web tension from a higher tension zone to a
Tape & Label Manufacturing: Reduce Environmental Impact While Increasing Production Efficiency with Hot Melt Coatings Paid Members Public
Presented by Oscar Pastor, Valco Melton Improving product sustainability while maintaining or increasing process efficiency is a major concern for today’s manufacturers and converters. It is our aim to describe how the use of hot melt adhesive coatings can benefit converting processes by meeting both demands. On the one
Determination of the Vacuum System for R2R Coaters by Using a Simulation Program Paid Members Public
Presented by Norbert Palenstijn, Leybold USA, Inc The determination of the best suitable pumping systems often depends on experience. Simple calculation based on chamber volume, required pressure and gas flow can lead to insufficient pumping capacity. Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum has developed a simulation tool which combines calculation and experience. Outgassing
UV Acrylics: Re-Engineering for High Performance Applications in Tapes Paid Members Public
Presented by Nicolas Velez, Henkel Corporation UV acrylic hot-melt adhesives have been in the industry for many years and are seen to be the future of the label and tape applications due to its high-end performance, ease of use and cost efficiencies. Previously, the applications these adhesives could go into
