Roll-to-Roll Processing

ORNL research is developing roll-to-roll manufacturing techniques for thin film electronics utilizing ORNL’s unique Pulse Thermal Processing (PTP) technologies coupled with non-vacuum low temperature deposition techniques.  Development of non-vacuum, large-scale deposition and processing techniques for nanoparticle-based inks and pastes reduce cost and energy requirements. Initial applications that focus on low-cost, flexible substrates, such as polymers and paper, and may expand to include embedded circuitry in additive manufactured components. This will allow for multi-functional devices to be integrated into additive manufactured components for automotive and aerospace applications as well as low-cost sensors and lightweight materials to be widely utilized in manufacturing and building technologies applications.