labratester 180
Reliable Sheet-Based Gravure Printing Machine for Reproducible Results
Applications
Research and development in printed electronics
Ink, coating and substrate testing
Prototype development
Quality control testing
Technical data
Printing technology:
Gravure printing with an engraved plate
Substrate size:
Up to 210 x 148 (DIN A5)
Substrate compatibility:
Flexible substrates
Process speed:
Up to 35 m/min.
Dimension (L x W x H):
950 x 580 x 350 mm
Weight:
120 kg
Electrical connection:
1x230V (US 110V via transformer)
Technologies & Options
Flexible Substrate Handling
The labratester 180 is designed to print on a wide range of flexible substrates, making it suitable for various industries, including printed electronics, flexible packaging, and R&D.
Low Ink Consumption & Efficient Printing
The machine is optimized to use less than 1 ml of ink per print, making it cost-effective and ideal for testing expensive functional inks and coatings while delivering clear, reproducible results.
Adjustable Doctor Blade & Roller Pressure
The labratester 180 provides adjustable doctor blade angle, doctor blade pressure, and impression roller pressure, ensuring optimal printing conditions and high reproducibility in test results.
Easy Cleaning & Maintenance
With its straightforward cleaning process, the labratester 180 allows for quick exchange of printing forms and inks, reducing downtime and enhancing productivity in laboratory environments.
Compact Design & Optional Features
The labratester 180’s compact footprint makes it perfect for laboratories with limited space. Optional features like electrostatic print assist and customized printing forms are available to meet specific customer needs.
Multilayer Printing Capability
While not its primary focus, the labratester 180 offers the capability for multilayer printing using different plates. With a simple mechanical alignment tool, it achieves alignment accuracy of < 100 µm without requiring costly camera systems.
Scientific publications
Sustainable, Room-Temperature Printing Technologies for Energy Storage and Electronics with Mxene Inks, using the labratester 180 at Empa
Poster [PDF]
Flexible Solar Cells – Developed with CNR NANOTEC (Italy) and VTT (Finland) using the labratester 180
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Flexible Perovskite Solar Cells – Developed by KRICT (Korea) and VTT (Finland) using the labratester 180
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Innovative Nanofiltration Membranes with Graphene – Developed by Monash University in Melbourne using the labratester 180
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High-Efficient Plastic Solar Cells – Developed by VTT (Finland), IMEC (Belgium), and CEA-INES (France) using the labratester 180
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Polymer Field-Effect Transistors via Gravure Printing – Imperial College Londons’s Work with the labratester 180
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