Coating Matters

How can you accomplish simultaneous dual-sided coating with slot die coating? It is a very complex process. Break it down with host, Mark Miller.

Learn how to identify them, what causes them, and how to resolve them.

Join host, Mark Miller, to learn about slot die coating techniques with a focus on tensioned web over slot die (TWOSD)

Learn more about flow modeling, also known as external flow analysis. Find out when to use this method for identifying the source of issues in your coating process.

The manifold of your slot die has a significant impact on the success of your coating. In this episode Mark Miller provides you with a comprehensive look at what goes into designing a successful manifold for your specific fluid.

How is slot die coating different than other coating methods? Learn more in this informative podcast.

Join host Mark Miller and guest Paul Snowwhite as they discuss product development and process development and how to work together early in the process.

How does formulation development (the chemistry) happen? Gain insights from Paul Snowwhite, co-founder of Applied Molecules as he joins host Mark Miller for an informative conversation.

Listen in as host, Mark Miller, is joined by Paul Snowwhite of Applied Molecules. They will talk about trends in adhesive development. You will learn about both the science of slot dies and the science of formulation development in this informative podcast!

Learn all about slot die coating trials from Lab Scale to Pilot Scale to Production Scale in this technical podcast.

You have a coating issue--what do you do? Is this a Do It Yourself (DIY) project or would professional help save you time and money? Listen in as Mark provides insights.

Learn more about the choices available for construction of a slot die and when you might choose stainless steel, Hastelloy, or titanium. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?

Mark wants to know--is the science of slot dies more complex than rocket science? Hear from our resident rocket scientist, Niloofar Moradian on the subject.

Join Mark Miller as he has a conversation with Niloofar Moradian about how an understanding of fluid flow can help decrease coating defects.

Meet Niloofar Moradian and join her and Mark Miller on a conversation about coating. As an engineer entering this industry, how does it differ from other industries?

Case study examples about slot die simulation projects can help you decide if this type of service could be helpful to you.

Learn more about what it means to work with a Process Development Partner to design, engineer, and manufacture your precision slot die.

Learn more about the characteristics of coating adhesives and how to avoid streaks.

Learn more about the advances in slot die coating technology over the past decade.

Learn more about computerized simulations and how they can help in the design, manufacturing, and analysis of existing equipment.

Learn what steps you can take to solve coating issues in this technical podcast.

How to make the most of the experience including top tips for successful process development.

What type of material should your slot die be made of? Learn about special considerations for various types of fluid (corrosive, abrasive, etc.) or compliance issues such as FDA.

Learn how to take your idea to product stage in the world of slot die coating.

Join us as we go back to basics on understanding fluids and how to effectively coat with them.

There are a lot of factors to consider when working on multi-layer coating. Learn more about those considerations in this technical podcast.

Air is a difficult thing to deal with in roll to roll coating. Learn how a vacuum system can help reduce and eliminate air-caused defects in this technical podcast.

Medical and pharmaceutical products are held to high standards including GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices). Learn more about how slot die can provide precise and uniform results in a sanitary enclosed system in this technical podcast.

Learn about the equipment needed for panel coating as well as gain a greater understanding of fluid and substrate for this coating technique.

Learn how to identify them, why they happen, and how to resolve this most common coating defect.

Learn more about techniques for slot die coating in this technical podcast.

How can a slot die be used to create shapes, layers, and different product compositions you may be considering? Learn more in this technical podcast.

Learn how the components of a slot die coating system interact for cross-web and down-web uniformity.

Learn more about intermittent or patch coating for Lithium-Ion batteries and other energy storage devices.

Listen to this technical podcast which will help you understand the equipment and fluids needed for successful simultaneous multi-layer coating.

What is the difference between slot die coating and other coating techniques? Learn more in this technical podcast.

From clean coating, precision, control of flow and temperature, slot die coating offers many advantages.

Learn how vacuum systems help avoid coating defects and get thinner coating.

Learn about how to achieve coated and uncoated areas side by side and what variables you need to keep in mind for fixed lip and flex lip lane coating.

Learn more about slot die coating of hot melt adhesives in this technical podcast.

What is slot die coating and why is rheology so important to precision coating? Learn more in this technical podcast.

Learn how to manufacture high quality, uniform product with slot die coating in this episode with your host, Mark Miller.

Learn what you need to know about Surface Energy and Surface Tension in order to avoid defects and achieve defect-free slot die fluid coating.

Learn how to overcome defects and practice preventive care to help avoid coating defects.

Learn more about the science and the art of fluid coating with slot die technology.

Learn about what forces act on dispersed particles to cause coating defects and learn how to keep the fluid stable after coating.

Learn more about Interfacial Dynamics with a focus on surface energy and sufactants.