By Maurice Clair, head-Process Development; Christian Scholz, product specialist-Roll-to-Roll Systems;and Mandy Gebhardt, team leader-Marketing/PR, 3D-Micromac AG In the manufacturing of flexible thin-film devices, precision, throughput and machining quality on ever-smaller structures are playing an important role. This paper will give a brief overview of different case … [Read more...] about Roll-to-roll laser processing of flexible thin-film devices
2021 Quarter 4
Dielectric performance for electronic applications using UV-curable chemistries
By Neal T. Pfeiffenberger, Ph.D., technical business development engineer-R&D, Electronics, Sartomer Americas UV-curable electronic materials require a unique set of expertise in resin formulation, processing and end-use properties. Commercial uses for UV-curable electronic products include conformal coatings, potting, photoresists, display materials and adhesives, as … [Read more...] about Dielectric performance for electronic applications using UV-curable chemistries
High-resolution printing for additive manufacturing
By Carolyn Ellinger, gm-Printed Electronics, Eastman Kodak Co.; and vp-Kodak PE Tech LLC Print as a manufacturing tool is no longer a new concept, but with so many technologies it can be difficult to understand how to fully realize the advantages that come from using print – particularly in applications where small feature size at high resolution is required. In this … [Read more...] about High-resolution printing for additive manufacturing
Developing flexible electronics for comfort, efficacy in remote medical patient monitoring
By Mike Merwin, mgr.-business & technology discovery; and Aaron Elman, application development engineer, FLEXcon; Jonathan Knotts, applications engineering mgr., Creative Materials; and Lynn Rodman, subject matter expert-advanced materials, NeXolve Holding Co. LLC Flexible electronics can be found in a wide range of applications, many of which started life in the space … [Read more...] about Developing flexible electronics for comfort, efficacy in remote medical patient monitoring
R2R printed electronics are everywhere, serving an expansive list of end-use applications: Part 1
By Dr. Khasha Ghaffarzadeh, CEO, TechBlick Printed electronics are everywhere and can be found in applications as diverse as a smart diaper to a precision missile. This article will highlight some application and technology development examples for roll-to-roll (R2R) printed electronics and the end-use markets they serve, including healthcare, packaging, photovoltaics, … [Read more...] about R2R printed electronics are everywhere, serving an expansive list of end-use applications: Part 1