Printed/Flexible Electronics

The Role of Anilox and Gravure Quality Control in R2R Printing & Coating Efficiency​ Members Public

Presented by Brent Zurcher, MicroDynamics Anilox and gravure cylinders used in R2R processes perform the vital function of precision fluid transfer to the substrate, and therefore have a significant impact on the final function and quality of the end product. However, many R2R converters have no ability to inspect these

Kevin Lifsey
2024 R2R USA

Practical Applications of AI and GenAI in Supply Chain Planning for paper converters Members Public

Presented by Peter Dobell, OMP In this presentation OMP will share its experience and thoughts on where AI and GenAI is best utilized in supply chain planning. We will cover examples in demand planning, S&OP, rough cut capacity planning, scheduling and shop floor data collection.

Kevin Lifsey
2024 R2R USA

No promoters for Immediate Ink Adhesion on Poly Films thanks to NH Flame Treatment Process Members Public

Presented by Stefano Mancinelli, esseCI srl This presentation is focused on sharing main NH-FT Technology features, an upgraded surface flame treatment process, producing on polyolefin (PP, PE) and PET substrates, among the others, such high surface energy, to allow these materials printing (Flexo, Gravure, UV), without the need to use

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

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

Goals, Objectives, and Best Practices for Drying and Curing Members Public

Presented by John Palazzolo, Adphos In all types of printing and coating there are many Goals and Objectives as well as Factors and Considerations in drying and curing of soft/hard solvent and water-based inks, coatings, and adhesives. This presentation will detail several of the goal and objectives including ROI,

Kevin Lifsey
2024 R2R USA

Development of Roll-to-Roll (R2R) Continuous Manufacturing System for Digital Patterning Lithography Process Members Public

Presented by Jaeyoung Kim, Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) This paper introduces the development of a maskless roll-to-roll (R2R) digital exposure process for continuous manufacturing systems. Applying digital exposure technology to the R2R system facilitates high-quality and large-scale production and proposes solutions to various emerging challenges. Notably, a

Kevin Lifsey
2024 R2R USA

Coating Control – intelligent networked edge alignment for renewable energy Members Public

Presented by Mauro Consalvi, BST North America The coating process is one of the most important and most sensitive production processes in the fuel cell and battery industry. In this process step, the quality, and the production efficiency in the manufacture of a fuel cell or a battery are decided

Kevin Lifsey
2024 R2R USA