The forefront of
material research
Slot-die coating has seen a great increase in lab-scale R&D applications in recent years, as researchers strive for more consistent experimental results and rapid scaling of new additive manufacturing processes to roll-to-roll and sheet-to-sheet production. As a result, FOM Technologies coating equipment is now supporting cutting-edge research into 3rd generation solar cells, OLED and electrochromic devices, fuel cells, batteries, sensors, membranes, printed electronics, conductive thin films, and much more.
Lab-scale slot-die
coating equipment
Find out how our slot-die coating equipment can help accelerate your research
Role-based slot-die coating equipment
for flexible substrates
Entry level |
FOM nanoRC
The FOM nanoRC is the ideal entry point to begin scalable coating of functional thin films and devices. The FOM nanoRC has been designed to mimic the complex coating processes achieved on large-scale roll-to-roll machines while requiring a fraction of the cost and physical footprint. By leveraging years of experience in materials research and slot-die coating, the FOM nanoRC provides users with a simple route for precise, reproducible, and scalable thin-film production from any solution or slurry-based precursor.
Intermediate level |
FOM arcRC
The FOM arcRC has been designed to mimic industrial roll-based coating in a smaller, lab-friendly format. By integrating industry-grade components and a user-friendly interface, the FOM arcRC provides a seamless, accelerated user workflow and excellent control for coating a wide variety of functional materials. It is an ideal solution for users aiming to bridge the gap between fundamental research and pilot-scale production, with an emphasis on control of sheer and gravity effects via variable slot-die attack positions around the coating roll.
Sheet-based slot-die coating equipment
for flexible and rigid substrates
Entry level |
FOM scalarSC
The FOM scalarSC is the ideal entry point to begin scalable coating of functional thin films and devices. The FOM scalarSC has been designed to allow easy control over coating on both rigid and flexible substrates while requiring a fraction of the cost and physical footprint. By leveraging years of experience in materials research and slot-die coating, the FOM scalarSC provides the necessary freedom through a simplified design for everyday experimental runs. The FOM scalar SC will offer excellent precision and reproducibility for a wide spectrum of lab-scale materials and coating processes relevant to industry and academia.
Intermediate level |
FOM vectorSC
The FOM vectorSC has been designed from the ground up to allow for easy control over coating on both rigid and flexible substrates. By integrating industry-grade components and user-friendly recipe features, the FOM vectorSC provides a seamless, accelerated user workflow and excellent control for coating a wide variety of active materials. It is an ideal solution for users aiming to bridge the gap between fundamental research and pilot-scale production, with an emphasis on versatility and compatibility for a wide variety of substrates and coatings.
Advanced level |
FOM alphaSC
The FOM alphaSC represents the ultimate combination of control, functionality, and versatility in thin-film research and production. All elements of its hardware, software and premium features have been tailored to eliminate experimental error and increase usability with both flexible and rigid substrates. The FOM alphaSC provides users with unmatched versatility, precision, and process reproducibility for a wide spectrum of lab-scale materials and coating processes relevant to industry and academia.