By David Savastano

Printed electronics can be produced by a wide range of printing processes, and gravure has numerous advantages, most notably the ability to accurately deliver a sizable volume of ink at high throughput. These advantages bring value at all production levels, not just the large volumes associated with traditional gravure.

With its AccuPress MicroGravure Printing system, Daetwyler R&D has successfully brought to the market a customizable sheetfed gravure printer that is ideal for both the lab and limited production runs. Designed for the tight tolerances and high accuracy required for printed electronics, the AccuPress provides layer-to-layer registration and uses µStar MicroEngraving System cylinders.

“The AccuPress is designed specifically for printed electronics,” said Eric Serenius, vice president of Daetwyler R&D. “It offers the ability to do hybrid printing in both the lab and in limited production settings.”

The AccuPress system is making headway in the market, as Daetwyer R&D recently sold its fourth system. While the AccuPress is a sheetfed system, Daetwyler R&D’s team of engineers is working to develop a roll-to-roll system.

“We just sold our fourth unit, to Palo Alto Research Center (PARC), earlier this year,” said Serenius. “We also have leveraged the AccuPress to a roll-to-roll process, which is still in development.”