By Mike Simmons, Mark George and Liz Josephson, Intellivation LLC Producing multilayer dielectric coatings via reactive magnetron sputtering on a large-area web is efficient but challenging due to the need for precise reactive gas distribution and concentration control. Ensuring excellent cross-web and down-web uniformity of the layers is essential for high-tech … [Read more...] about Process development and validation of complex multilayer dielectric thin films on an R2R vacuum coater
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Stretching the limits: Ultra-thin polymer film R2R metallization for capacitor applications
By Anye Chifen, Ph.D., senior technical executive, ENGICCS GmbH; and Eiichi Sasaki, Takayoshi Hirono, Kousuke Higashide and Wang Wei, ULVAC Editor’s Note: This technical article won the Best Paper Award for Vacuum Coating & Patterning at the premiere AIMCAL R2R Conference Asia, held in Daejon, South Korea, in May 2019. That event was co-organized by the Korea Research … [Read more...] about Stretching the limits: Ultra-thin polymer film R2R metallization for capacitor applications
Roll-to-roll coating of flexible materials: Program focus on “Technology Cross-Over”
By Charles A. Bishop, Ph.D., C.Eng., principal., C.A. Bishop Consulting, Ltd. Introduction The ProFlex series of technical conferences is held at the Fraunhofer Institute, FEP, in Dresden, Germany, every three years and is part conference and part advertisement for the research carried out by the institute. This year, the focus was on “Technology Cross-Over,” and to … [Read more...] about Roll-to-roll coating of flexible materials: Program focus on “Technology Cross-Over”
Constantia acquisition of Aluflexpack gets the green light
The European Commission has approved the proposed acquisition of Aluflexpack AG by Constantia Flexibles GmbH. Constantia is a global producer and supplier of flexible packaging, including plastic and aluminum-based products. Aluflexpack is a manufacturer and supplier of flexible packaging, primarily made from aluminum, for a variety of industries. The commission showed that … [Read more...] about Constantia acquisition of Aluflexpack gets the green light
“Roll to product: What is coming?” A pro flex 2021 conference report
By Charles A. Bishop, Ph.D., CEng., C.A.Bishop Consulting, Ltd. This technical paper summarizes presentations given at the pro flex 2021 hybrid conference, organized by Fraunhofer Institute, FEP, in Dresden, Germany, in September 2021. The program highlights work done by Fraunhofer and its industrial partners as well as publicizes progress made by some of the collaborative … [Read more...] about “Roll to product: What is coming?” A pro flex 2021 conference report