Vacuum Metallizing & Coating
Metallizing Multiple Materials: The Challenges of Processing Different Substrates in Vacuum Paid 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,
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Flexible Packaging Solutions Containing Vacuum Deposited Layers: An Environmental Impact Study Paid 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
IR assisted vacuum drying in a continuous roll to roll process for post-drying of electrodes Paid 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
Intelligent Sensing for Trouble Shooting and Improvements To Vacuum Coating and Process Control Paid 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,
Evaporator Boats: A Comparison of Types and Tips for Maximizing Productivity Paid Members Public
Presented by Chris Decker, Kennametal Evaporator boats consisting of boron nitride, titanium diboride and sometimes, aluminum nitride, are resistively heated to evaporate aluminum onto film. The composition can be 2-component (boron nitride and titanium diboride) or 3-component (addition of aluminum nitride). The geometry includes trapezoidal or rectangular with a variety
Advancements in Plasma-Deposited Nanocoatings: Applications and Characterization Paid Members Public
Presented by Nicolas Vandencasteele, Plasmalex In this presentation, we’ll showcase the latest advance in industrial scale nano coating by plasma polymerization. Our discussion encompasses both vacuum and atmospheric plasma deposition methods, offering a comprehensive overview of these cutting-edge technologies. We begin with a technical introduction that explains the operating
Advancements in Inductive Inline Metrology for High-Yield, High-Throughput R2R Processing Systems Paid Members Public
Presented by Michael Hofmann, SURAGUS GmbH In high-speed web coating processes, cost per square meter is one of the defining factors for successful commercialization of flexible materials. Due to the demand for high-throughput, high-yield and low coating cost requirements, equipment manufacturers design innovative systems and processes that significantly improve the
Why Is My Vacuum-Deposited Barrier Coating Hard To Improve? Paid Members Public
The most frequently asked question that I get is, “Why is my barrier coating hard to improve?” Like the coatings, the answer can vary from simple for very basic barrier coatings to much more complex for higher-barrier performance coatings.
