Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Corp. marked a significant step in its commitment to supporting the North American electric-vehicle (EV) market by breaking ground on its new lithium-ion battery separator manufacturing facility in Port Colborne, ON, Canada. The plant is expected to begin commercial production in 2027. It is planned to operate as a joint venture between Asahi Kasei … [Read more...] about Asahi Kasei breaks ground on new Li-ion battery-separator plant in JV with Honda
Flexible Electronics
Intellivation welcomes Dr. Robert Malay as new application lab director
Intellivation LLC, Loveland, CO, has named Dr. Robert Malay as its new Application Lab Director. The Application Lab includes two R2R Vacuum Coating systems and our Laser system for patterning and annealing thin film coatings. Dr. Malay brings extensive expertise in deposition on flexible substrates, physical vapor deposition (PVD), characterization and experience with … [Read more...] about Intellivation welcomes Dr. Robert Malay as new application lab director
SEMI FlexTech advances business, technology for printing, materials, medical apps, soft robotics
By Gity Samadi, Ph.D., senior dir.-R&D Programs, SEMI FlexTech SEMI FlexTech has been advancing the state of the art in flexible, hybrid and printed electronics (FHE) for more than 22 years. FHE technology promises to bring electronics out of their boxes and enable low-power, low-weight and more environmentally friendly electronics products. Its activities range from … [Read more...] about SEMI FlexTech advances business, technology for printing, materials, medical apps, soft robotics
Large-area, high-volume products are going commercial; FHE will bring smart packaging to market
By Matthew Dyson, Ph.D., principal technology analyst, IDTechEx Printed & flexible electronics represent a great opportunity for the converting industry to use existing capabilities to produce higher-value functional products. This article reviews developments across compatible applications that require large areas or very high volumes. Those that don’t require … [Read more...] about Large-area, high-volume products are going commercial; FHE will bring smart packaging to market
Advancements in laser patterning of sputtered coatings for high-volume production of flexible microelectronic devices
By Mike Simmons, president & CEO; Matthew Kleyn, Joseph Vlach, and Liz Josephson, Intellivation LLC Laser patterning of conductive, vacuum-deposited thin films for production of low-cost / high-throughput, flexible-electronic devices provides versatility, accelerated development cycles and manufacturing scalability. Optimizing performance by adjusting device architecture … [Read more...] about Advancements in laser patterning of sputtered coatings for high-volume production of flexible microelectronic devices