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Discover how a 0.75 nm-thick alumina layer applied via atomic layer deposition significantly enhances the stability and efficiency of perovskite solar cells

This article presents a smart new way to make electric vehicle batteries last longer. It combines two ideas: balancing battery cells so they charge evenly, and using machine learning to predict how much life the battery has left.

A new fuzzy logic controller developed at KIT helps reduce scrap and improve flexibility in lithium-ion battery slot die coating, offering a smarter way to scale sustainable battery production.

This study explores how roll-to-roll coating methods like Microgravure and slot-die can scale up the production of membrane electrode assemblies for fuel cells.

This article covers a major milestone in printed electronics: the successful transition of a glucose biosensor from lab to roll-to-roll manufacturing with high performance and low cost.

A new study shows how slot-die printing and lactic acid additives dramatically improve electroactive polymer actuators, offering higher strain, better durability, and faster response for soft robotics.

This article reviews a landmark study showing how roll-to-roll methods and electrode design improvements can scale battery manufacturing, cut costs, and boost energy density without new materials.

A new study shows how calender gap and roller speed influence the film formation in semidry electrode production for lithium-ion batteries, improving efficiency and performance.

Discover how cutting-edge manufacturing equipment is driving cost efficiency, sustainability, and innovation in lithium-ion battery gigafactories, based on a recent review by researchers from Concordia University.

Discover how chromatic confocal sensors enhance drying process control in lab-scale roll-to-roll battery electrode manufacturing with real-time thickness and roughness data.

A new study shows how heated substrates improve slot-die coating stability and reduce defects in lithium-ion battery electrode films—ideal for lab-scale R2R engineers.

Researchers investigate how slot-die coating and catalyst ink formulation can improve manufacturing of PEM fuel cell electrodes. Results show better coating quality and MEA performance with optimized parameters.

A new study explores how the flow properties of battery electrode slurries affect manufacturing outcomes and performance, offering insights for process optimization.

This breakthrough in perovskite solar cell technology improves efficiency through a dual-layer hole transport strategy, enabling scalable roll-to-roll manufacturing.

We're thrilled to announce our new partnership with JP Kummer, a leading distributor in semiconductors, photovoltaics, microelectronics, and life sciences.

Discover how a new study predicts coated layer thickness in roll-to-roll processes using meniscus shape analysis and machine learning.

A recent study highlights the roll-to-roll dry coating process as a scalable, sustainable alternative to conventional battery electrode manufacturing, addressing key challenges in energy density, cost, and environmental impact.

Researchers present a detailed review of 115 studies on slot-die-based perovskite solar cells, highlighting how this scalable coating technique holds the key to commercializing next-gen solar technology.

At infinityPV, we are thrilled to announce our new collaboration with Tantec, a leader in innovative surface treatment technologies.

Researchers have developed and validated a model that predicts lithium battery electrode coating thickness with high accuracy, helping manufacturers reduce waste and optimize performance.

Traditional lithium-ion battery manufacturing relies on energy-intensive slurry-based processing. However, innovations like dry processing, radiation curing, and 3D printing are transforming electrode production—offering higher efficiency, lower costs, and improved sustainability.

Organic batteries offer a sustainable alternative to lithium-ion technology. A new study explores their mechanisms, advantages, and challenges in energy storage applications.

A recent study demonstrates that applying an ultrathin atomic layer deposition (ALD) coating to perovskite solar cells dramatically improves their long-term stability. This innovation could help bring perovskite technology closer to widespread adoption.

A new study demonstrates how roll-to-roll slot die coating with the Laboratory Roll-to-Roll Coater enables high-throughput catalyst layer optimization for fuel cells. This method streamlines material development, reduces waste, and accelerates PEMFC research by producing graded catalyst layers in a single, continuous coating process.

Scientists have developed a lightweight hydrogel system for passive solar cell cooling, achieving a 23°C temperature reduction and boosting efficiency by 12.3%. Learn more about this innovative approach to solar energy optimization.

A new review explores the latest advancements in roll-to-roll (R2R) manufacturing, focusing on system modeling and advanced control strategies. As precision demands increase in industries like flexible electronics and battery production, this review highlights key challenges, emerging solutions, and future research directions for optimizing R2R processes.

A team of researchers has developed a method to improve the efficiency of organic solar cells, achieving over 20% efficiency and better performance even with thicker active layers. This innovation promises to enable scalable, high-performance solar panels.

Introducing the Slot-Die Coater from infinityPV: a compact, state-of-the-art sheet coater for thin-film research. With features like a vacuum chuck for alignment, integrated drying, and a modular design, it ensures precision and scalability for applications in solar cells, OLEDs, and more.

A study reveals glycerol's role in transforming pectin films into scalable, effective drug delivery systems using innovative slot-die coating technology.

A new article outlines key achievements and challenges in the industrialization of perovskite solar cells, focusing on efficiency improvements, stability issues, scalability, and sustainability.