Precision Multilayer Coating and Manufacturing Partnerships

Carestream Contract Manufacturing engineers and material scientists deliver problem-solving expertise in roll-to-roll coating applications for optimal product design, technology integration and manufacturing support. As part of this commitment, we continuously work to improve our precision coating capabilities for growth into new applications and markets. Optical films represent a major growth area where Carestream’s precision coating expertise is applied. Our multi-layer solution coating capabilities are well suited for many optical-grade applications.

Roll-to-roll precision coating projects involve several variables and require stringent quality guidelines. A contract manufacturer with experience developing advanced coatings can determine the proper formulation, estimate development timeline and costs, and scale-up to production. Carestream Contract Manufacturing combines process and product development expertise with a deep understanding of precision, multi-layer coating to improve the economics and quality of coating projects.

Regardless of the application, touch screen products must deliver touch sensitivity in a durable, scratch- and impact-resistant surface that protects the electronics inside. Carestream provides precision coating services for hardcoat films used in display, electronics, optical and graphics applications.

Quality assurance is the overarching principle for Carestream Contract Manufacturing’s precision coating projects. We combine comprehensive analytical capabilities and expertise to improve processes, solve problems, investigate customer interests and develop coated products featuring exceptional quality and uniformity. Our laboratory scientists focus on three main areas to ensure impeccable quality of finished materials: raw materials’ incoming quality control (RM IQC), materials characterization, and quality assurance. All three of these functions are interconnected and performed throughout the product development process.

Sustainability is a top priority for our company and all facets of our business including economic, social and environmental. Carestream strives to offer its customers solutions that are sustainable over time, with cost-efficiencies built into the process.

Process control and inspection ensures that conditions accredited during the qualification process are maintained during production, and that any defects generated during casting can be removed before film is made into a final product. Sophisticated in-line process control and inspection techniques enable the solution casting process to run continuously, while monitoring and controlling deviations, which can negatively affect product performance. Experienced contract manufacturers have developed a toolbox of best-practice process control and film inspection techniques from which they select the best fits for each film’s unique needs.