Dürr Systems AG and LiCAP Technologies, Inc., are working together to revolutionize the production of battery cells, traditionally reliant on wet coating, with the sustainable "Activated Dry Electrode®" technology. The partnership now includes the Cellforce Group GmbH, marking the next step in the development of dry electrode coating for battery-cell production. Dürr had … [Read more...] about Industry innovators drive development of new dry-coating process for battery-electrode production
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Intermittent coating with slot-die coating equipment for lithium-ion battery applications
By Mark Miller, CEO, Coating Tech Slot Dies LLC The fluid coating world is one of steady state flow and continuous control. This world collides with the discrete coating needs of intermittent coating for products in the energy sector. To succeed in modern intermittent coating via slot-die technology for lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery technology, the rheology of the fluid needs … [Read more...] about Intermittent coating with slot-die coating equipment for lithium-ion battery applications
Managing the coating window
By E.J. (Ted) Lightfoot, Ph.D., principal, Ted Lightfoot LLC The best-known process map in the converting industry is the coating window. There are three stages to managing the coating window. First, map the boundaries (constraints) of the process. Second, determine where within those constraints the process runs best. Finally, the coating engineer becomes responsible for … [Read more...] about Managing the coating window
Engage, network, innovate at premiere PACK EXPO Southeast 2025 in Atlanta March 10-12
PACK EXPO Southeast 2025, debuting March 10-12 at the Georgia World Congress Ctr. in Atlanta (GA), is not just a showcase of cutting-edge packaging and processing solutions—it’s also a gateway to building meaningful industry connections. With more than 110,000 net sq ft of exhibit space, the nearly sold-out show floor will feature 100s of the latest manufacturing innovations to … [Read more...] about Engage, network, innovate at premiere PACK EXPO Southeast 2025 in Atlanta March 10-12
Basic configurations for drying and curing of liquid coatings
By E.J. (Ted) Lightfoot, consultant, Ted Lightfoot LLC Liquid coatings need to solidify before being wound into a roll. For ambient-temperature coatings, this requires drying, curing or a combination of the two. Here we discuss the basic configurations and the benefits and drawbacks of curing with and without drying. Introduction and comparison of options Drying is the … [Read more...] about Basic configurations for drying and curing of liquid coatings