GM Functionals supports scalable, cost-effective printed electronics manufacturing through precision roll-to-roll (R2R) production processes. These technologies enable the continuous deposition, patterning, drying, and curing of conductive inks and functional materials on flexible substrates—ideal for wearables, IoT devices, diagnostic sensors, broader sensor applications, flexible circuits, batteries, and PV.
A family of highly configurable and expandable roll-to-roll systems designed to grow with your application—from lab-scale prototyping to full-scale production.
- FlexiCoat: Optimised for mid-scale R&D and pilot production
- UltraCoat: Built for high-throughput, wide-web manufacturing
Both platforms feature a modular architecture, allowing you to add or reconfigure components such as:
- Automated slot-die coating with heated rollers
- Inline screen printing, bus-bar applicators, electrodes, laser patterning, and inspection
- Digital control systems with OPC UA data export and full recipe traceability
- High-precision web handling with tight control over tension, temperature, and alignment (slot-die accurate to 1 µm)
Their modularity enables quick adaptation to new materials, processes, or production goals—minimising downtime and capital risk as your needs evolve.
- TestCoat: Compact lab-scale slot-die coater for material evaluation
- PilotCoat: Table-top coater designed for process development and scale trials
GM’s high-speed R2R inspection systems integrate optical, spectrometer, and machine learning-driven modules to monitor:
- Print alignment
- Ink uniformity
- Print & coating thickness measurement
- Curing defects
- Real-time data feedback to minimise scrap and production downtime
Tailored configurations suit printed electronics, photovoltaics, broader sensor applications, flexible displays, and energy storage manufacturing lines.
- Scalable versatility: Transition from lab-scale to full production with TestCoat, PilotCoat, FlexiCoat, and UltraCoat
- Modular, expandable platforms: Configure and evolve your system as project demands grow or change
- Flexible customisation: Systems for coating, curing, printing, patterning, and inspection tailored to your process
- Digital traceability & control: Centralised oversight for repeatability, data logging, and compliance
- Quality-first manufacturing: Real-time R2R inspection ensures defect-free output and minimises material waste