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A simple coating process typically involves coating and drying (or curing) a single layer. Multi-layer products typically require multiple single layer coating stations placed in series or multiple passes through a single coating station machine. In instances where a product requires more than two coated layers at multiple stations, conversion to a multi-layer coating approach
Read MoreToday’s overall markets for lithium ion batteries are largely dominated by portable product applications. The demand for these lithium ion batteries will continue to be strong and will experience sustained, rapid growth as a result of the proliferation of portable consumer and industrial products. In addition to these established markets, the emergence of electric vehicle
Read MoreBarrier coatings are used to protect sensitive materials from damaging influences such as oxygen or moisture that can degrade long-term product performance. Recent advances in barrier technology include coatings that cost less than typical foil laminate and multi-layer structures involving both liquid and vacuum coating. The goal is to produce coatings that can be applied
Read MoreCarestream Contract Manufacturing recently established a special Coating Assessment Laboratory in Windsor, Colorado. The new facility contains custom mixing, solution delivery, coating, drying and analytical equipment used for small scale, early-stage product and process development. The lab enhances Carestream’s ability to predict how a given coating solution and substrate system will behave in various manufacturing operations
Read MoreOnline inspection techniques contribute advantages to quality control in the coating process. They are used for two reasons: real-time process control and adjustment to produce quality product, and to provide accurate defect mapping, essential for eliminating problems in final product by culling substandard material. As noted in a previous article, “Sophisticated Online Inspection Techniques Automatically
Read MoreAdvanced online inspection techniques are used in coating operations for two essential purposes in the production of high quality finished films: Real-time process control Defect mapping. Accurate monitoring and correction capabilities are made possible with online inspection. Some insight into the methods a premier contract manufacturing company uses are detailed below. Coatings are applied to
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