FOM coatLAB

On-demand slot-die coating tutorials for users of FOM equipment.

An online tutorial platform for FOM equipment users

FOM coatLAB provides high-quality tutorials on demand, aimed at supporting both newcomers and experienced users of FOM equipment. From assembling slot-die heads to mastering advanced coating techniques, the platform covers a comprehensive spectrum of slot-die coating knowledge.

Alongside the equipment, FOM coatLAB gives customers worldwide access to hands-on guidance from the people who build and use FOM systems.

Subscribers can explore

  • In-depth guidance on FOM hardware and software
  • Tutorials on slot-die coating principles, error prevention and debugging
  • Coating examples with step-by-step instructions
  • Professional-level content including surface tension physics, coating window settings and wetting fundamentals
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Connect with our experts

Every coating project starts with a material, a substrate and a target film. Tell us yours and our Science & Learning team will work through the process window with you — from first trials in the lab to a route toward roll-to-roll.