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Think Laboratory Co., Ltd. will be exhibiting at "CONVERTECH2025" held at Tokyo Big Sight. We will showcase a large number of actual product samples, so please stop by when you visit. 【Exhibited Products】 ■ Automatic Laser Gravure Plate Making System 'NewFX3' - Achieves inline automatic plate inspection and high-precision defect detection using AI. - Significantly reduces the detection of dust and debris with high-resolution (10μm/pixel) scanning. - Greatly improves productivity with fully automated operation and nighttime unmanned operation (80 units/day per line). ■ Water-Based Inkjet Printer for Flexible Packaging 'FXIJ' - Strong against nylon films and non-solvent laminates due to its unique anchor coat-free method. - Capable of producing low-cost products with high bonding strength in NY/LLDPE configurations for small lot sizes. - Plans for a diverse product lineup with a wide range of film compatibility and new models. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Other inspection equipment and devices

Our company conducts DLC coating using the know-how and equipment for manufacturing printing rolls. We can also form films at low temperatures around 100°C, and surface treatment is possible for not only metal parts but also for resins and rubber. This contributes to improvements in wear resistance, sliding properties, chemical resistance, corrosion resistance, and gas barrier properties. It also excels in biocompatibility. This document provides a clear and easy-to-understand introduction to the features and manufacturing methods of "DLC coating" for those who are new to the topic. [Contents] ■ What is DLC? ■ Features of DLC ■ Manufacturing methods of DLC ■ Classification of DLC ■ Measurement of DLC ■ DLC from Think Laboratory *You can view it via PDF download. Please feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

• Surface treatment contract service

"Surface treatment" refers to a type of mechanical working method conducted in fields such as mechanical engineering to enhance the properties of the material's surface, including processes like plating and painting. It is also a subfield of materials technology, culminating in alloy design and belonging to a group of material process technologies that include processing, heat treatment, welding, and casting, while also being one of the auxiliary technology groups. This document introduces "main surface treatments" such as metal coating treatment and anodizing. We encourage you to read it. [Contents] ■ What is surface treatment ■ Main surface treatments *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Other surface treatment equipment
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"Plating" refers to a type of surface treatment that involves coating the surface of a metal or non-metal material with a thin film of metal. The technique of rolling another metal onto the surface of a metal and bonding them together is called cladding and is distinguished from plating. This document introduces classifications of "plating" based on the film formation mechanism and classifications based on equipment and processing methods. We encourage you to read it. [Contents] ■ What is plating? ■ Overview of plating ■ Classification by film formation mechanism ■ Classification by equipment and processing methods *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Other surface treatment equipment
• Plating Equipment
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"Thermal spraying" is a type of surface treatment method that involves spraying particles that have been heated to a molten or near-molten state onto a surface to form a coating. This document provides detailed information on the "Overview" and "Features." It also includes a classification based on the differences in heat sources and spraying materials used in thermal spraying. We encourage you to read it. [Contents] ■ What is thermal spraying ■ Overview of thermal spraying ■ Features of thermal spraying ■ Classification of thermal spraying *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Other surface treatment equipment

Our company provides consistent technology and services tailored to our customers' needs, capable of responding in detail, quickly, and at a low cost. As a new business, we have launched gravure plate making for electronic components. We have received numerous inquiries from electronic component manufacturers seeking our technology. In addition to manufacturing machinery, we are also involved in the development of parts and inks, and we will apply our technology to other fields as well. 【Business Activities】 ■ Development, design, production, and sales of the "New FX" automatic laser gravure plate making system ■ Development, manufacturing, and sales of photosensitive liquids and other consumable chemicals used in the above equipment ■ Production and sales of fine printing and molding rolls for electronic components ■ Production and sales of water-based inkjet printing machines *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Printing Machinery

"DLC (Diamond Like Carbon)" is a hard coating that is positioned between diamond and graphite. Its hardness is 1500 Hv, and the friction coefficient ranges from 0.1 to 0.2. It has heat resistance and can be used up to about 200°C. Our film formation method allows for a clean application of the coating even on complex three-dimensional shapes. It can also accommodate long shapes (nozzles). *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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"DLC (Diamond Like Carbon)" is a hard coating that lies between diamond and graphite. Its hardness is 1500 Hv, and the friction coefficient ranges from 0.1 to 0.2. It has heat resistance and can be used at temperatures up to around 200°C. By adding Si (silicon), water repellency and sliding properties are improved. 【Suitable for such components】 ■ Gravure (coating) rolls ■ Microgravure cylinders ■ Conveying rolls ■ Doctor blades *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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"DLC (Diamond Like Carbon)" is a hard coating that is positioned between diamond and graphite. Its hardness is 1500 Hv, and the friction coefficient ranges from 0.1 to 0.2. It has heat resistance and can be used at temperatures up to about 200°C. By adding Si (silicon), water repellency and sliding properties are improved. 【Suitable for such parts】 ■ Gaskets ■ Packing ■ Pistons ■ Cylinder-related *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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The "FXIJ type 1000 FullAuto SP" is a water-based inkjet printer for flexible packaging that supports multi-surface printing and variable printing for small lots. It features an automatic substrate exchange and is equipped with a turret that supports both front and back printing. It can handle a wide range of substrates, including PET, OPP, nylon, shrink film, and paper. By converting to inkjet printing, it is possible to improve the time taken to produce bags, the cost of equipment installation, and the number of operators involved in the entire process. 【Features】 ■ Turret type supporting front and back printing ■ Compatible substrate width: 1100mm (printing width 1032mm) ■ Number of colors (inks): 5 colors (water-based, anchorless) ■ Size: W16500 D3500 H2500 ■ Compatible with drying units using heat pump units + hot air generation devices or various heat sources *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Commercial printers

The "FXIJ type 1000 FullAuto" is a water-based inkjet printer for flexible packaging that meets the requirements for ultra-small lot printing, post-process quality, and operational costs. It is a turret model compatible with 1100mm wide substrates. The output resolution is 1200dpi, and the head configuration is BCMY + W. By adopting inkjet printing, it is possible to improve the number of operators involved in all processes, equipment installation costs, and CO2 emissions during printing. 【Features of Inkjet Printing】 ■ No VOC emissions ■ No lateral load burden ■ Reduced operator burden and number of personnel ■ Shorter time for each process ■ Can produce only the necessary amount *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Commercial printers

The "FXIJ type 500" is a water-based inkjet printer for flexible packaging that meets the requirements for ultra-small lot printing, post-process quality, and operational costs. It is a compact model with a body length of 6m x 2m. The output resolution is 1200dpi, and it supports substrates such as PET, OPP, and paper. This product is compatible with drying units using a heat pump unit + hot air generation device or various heat sources. 【Features】 ■ Supported substrate width: 600mm (printing width 500mm) ■ Number of colors: 5 colors (water-based CMYKW) ■ Resolution: 1200dpi ■ Supported printing length: 12000m ■ Size: W7000 D2500 H2500 *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Commercial printers

DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) is a hard coating that lies between diamond and graphite. Its hardness is 1500 Hv, and the friction coefficient ranges from 0.1 to 0.2. It has heat resistance and can be used at temperatures up to about 200°C. Additionally, by changing the gas used, it is possible to control the wettability. 【Characteristics】 ■ Hardness: 1500 Hv ■ Friction coefficient: 0.1 to 0.2 ■ Chemical resistance: insoluble in acids and alkalis ■ Electrical resistance: insulating ■ Contact angle (for water): 58° ■ Film thickness: standard around 2 μm (up to a maximum of 10 μm) ■ Compatible size: can accommodate up to a diameter of 1000 mm, length of 3500 mm, and weight of 5.6 tons For more details about DLC or if you wish to request a prototype test, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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We provide DLC coating primarily for printing rolls and conveyor rolls, ranging from small items to large ones (φ1000mm x 4000mm, 2.7 tons).

• roller

The "New FX3" enables faster and higher quality plate provision than ever before with high-quality technology "TH DOT" and a resolution of 3200dpi x 12800dpi. Additionally, it leverages the advantages of laser plate making for water-based printing and supports digital printing as well. Laser plate making, which allows for shallow plate creation compared to electronic engraving plates, offers high quality, cost-effectiveness, and future potential for water-based applications. 【Features】 ○ Space-saving ○ Energy-efficient ○ Ink-saving ○ Low cost For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

• Printing Machinery

The newly developed DLC patterned roll features a significantly lower friction coefficient during printing compared to conventional chrome plating. This fine patterning can be formed on many materials and is expected to be used in various industries. 【Features】 ○ Adoption of newly developed DLC → Replacing conventional copper plating and hexavalent chrome plating with hard carbon coatings and hard polymer coatings. It is possible to ensure productivity and quality with small-scale equipment. → The friction coefficient during printing is significantly lower compared to chrome plating. ○ Fine patterning with DLC expands application development. → Since it can be formed on many materials, its use in a wider range of industries is anticipated. For more details, please download the catalog or contact us.

• Printing Machinery

This is a printing roll for touch panels compatible with capacitive touch panels used in smartphones and resistive touch panels. The capacitive method contributes to the production of large panels. Additionally, the resistive method is ideal for tablet-type mobile devices. 【Features】 ○ Compatible with capacitive method → Its simple mechanism is expected to be effective for large panel production. ○ Also compatible with resistive method. → Suitable for practical tablet-type mobile devices. For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

• Touch Panel

The film molding rolls from Sync Laboratory are highly regarded for optical films used in backlighting. We maintain high quality by reviewing the upstream and downstream processes to match the high resolution of lasers and improving the screen quality, along with undergoing a rigorous inspection process. We can flexibly accommodate various pattern designs. Additionally, our surface treatment is compatible with DLC coating. 【Features】 ○ Highly rated for optical films that require uniform quality without inconsistencies across the entire area. → We maintain high quality by reviewing the upstream and downstream processes to match the high resolution of lasers and undergoing a rigorous inspection process. ○ Flexible response to various pattern designs. → Our laser plate-making can accommodate random dots and straight lenticular lenses, among others. ○ Surface treatment is compatible with DLC coating. → In addition to traditional chrome plating, we also support DLC coating, which excels in durability and release properties. For more details, please download the catalog or contact us.

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25600dpi laser plate making smoothly reproduces arcs and diagonal lines that have been difficult to express until now, with a resolution four times that of conventional methods. It has also made it possible to print fine lines of Ag paste at 6μm on glass surfaces. Applications for color filters, touch panels, micro coils, and solar cells are also possible. 【Features】 ○ Smooth reproduction of arcs and diagonal lines that have been difficult to express until now. → Achieved a resolution of 25600dpi, four times that of conventional methods. ○ Realized printing fine lines of Ag paste at 6μm on glass surfaces. ○ Expanded a new factory to accommodate rolls with a maximum diameter of 1000mm and a length of 2500mm, enhancing large 25600dpi laser equipment and peripheral facilities to meet future new demands. For more details, please download the catalog or contact us.

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This is a high-quality fine printing and molding roll optimized for printing and molding electronic components, utilizing our in-house laser gravure plate-making system. Seamless plates without joints in the rotational direction can also be created. Supported cylinder sizes: - Length: 400 to 2500 mm (maximum shaft length 3500 mm) - Circumference: 160 to 3300 mm (diameter 1000 mm) For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

• Printed Circuit Board