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The "screen printing machine," essential for the manufacturing of industrial products, is constantly required to achieve higher precision printing technology. ◆ Solid printing that forms a flat film with uniform thickness ◆ Pattern printing that accurately reproduces the mask pattern with high resolution ◆ Layered printing that builds thickness and height through repeated printing and drying ◆ Hole-filling printing that fills deep holes or grooves ranging from several tens of microns to several hundred microns on substrates... Micro Tech's screen printing machines, the "MT-650 / MT-1100 series," are equipped with the high-precision printing technology demanded today and are used by electronics-related companies worldwide. Additionally, in the manufacturing of the increasingly discussed "fuel cells," we have also achieved improvements in the sealing printing process of separators, as well as in the uniform application of electrodes and catalysts. Furthermore, we offer models like the "MTT-450TVC," which enables continuous coating in a roll-to-roll (RtoR) process, so please feel free to contact Micro Tech for more information. *Catalogs for various products can be downloaded and viewed from the link below.

The MT-650TVC eXtreme is a low-pressure screen printing machine that facilitates pre-contact printing. It is the latest model in the MT-650 series, featuring excellent fine line printing performance and unprecedented smooth movement to enhance productivity. It is the only printing machine that combines the highest productivity and reliability. 【Features】 - Excellent fine line printing performance - Increased productivity with smooth movement - Easy pre-contact printing *For more detailed specifications, please download the catalog or contact us directly.

We have developed the "MTVC-320," a printing machine that retains only the most frequently used features from the specifications of the automatic positioning alignment MT-320TVC, while offering excellent cost performance. The printing quality and alignment capabilities remain unchanged, and the machine has been made more compact with increased production speed. To maintain stable printing accuracy even after long-term use, key components are made from durable aluminum castings resistant to distortion. The vertical float-type air balance system allows for proper pressure settings. The adoption of a rotary liner reduces vibrations during printing. The use of mechanical stoppers stabilizes the accuracy of the table's stopping position. For more details, please contact us or refer to the catalog.

The high-precision low-pressure screen printing machine MT-320TV uses aluminum castings that are resistant to distortion in its main components to maintain stable printing accuracy even after long-term use. The vertical float-type air balance system allows for proper pressure settings. The adoption of a rotary liner reduces vibrations during printing. The use of mechanical stoppers stabilizes the accuracy of the table's stopping position. It comes standard with two pairs of CCD cameras and a monitor cursor generator, making it effective for fine pattern printing and printing with strict overlay accuracy. For more details, please contact us or refer to the catalog.

The high-precision low-pressure screen printing machine MT-320T uses aluminum castings that are resistant to distortion and other issues to maintain stable printing accuracy even after long-term use. The vertical float-type air balance system allows for proper pressure settings. The adoption of a rotary liner reduces the resistance during printing. Instead of the conventional ball screw drive, it gains propulsion through shaft rotation without cuts. The use of mechanical stoppers stabilizes the accuracy of the table's stopping position. For more details, please contact us or refer to the catalog.

Equipped with automatic alignment features and a plate separation mechanism as standard. Precisely controls the actual printing pressure from fine line printing to through-hole printing.

Significant improvement in printability Support for fine line printing on large substrates Achieving fine line printing with stable continuity and reproducibility User-friendliness that enhances productivity

Micro Tech's "Curved Surface Printing Machine" is a curved surface printing machine that accommodates both convex and concave surfaces. It is capable of decorative printing on uneven surfaces with a convex display. 【Specifications】 ■ Printing Area: 300 x 600mm ■ Work Size: 300 x 600mm ■ Screen Frame Size: 500 x 650 to 750mm ■ Printing Method: Vertical Float Type Air Balance Method ■ Squeegee Angle: Adjustable 65 to 90 degrees *For more details, please feel free to contact us. You can also view the materials from the PDF.

The "MTU-400C/500C" is a screen printing machine suitable for printing on various curved substrates, including intricate curved surfaces. It is capable of decorative printing on concave substrates such as automotive emblems. It is also well-suited for applications like automotive smart keys. Additionally, it enables printing on a variety of curved surfaces, such as cover glass for smartphones and tablets. 【Features】 ■ Ideal for printing on 3D curved surfaces, automotive emblems, and various curved substrates ■ Decorative printing is also possible *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

The "MTU-1300AL" is a screen printing machine capable of high-quality printing on substrates with uneven surfaces. The squeegee maintains its attack angle while moving over uneven surfaces, enabling printing on complex curved surfaces that are difficult for conventional screen printing machines. It accommodates a maximum work size of W800×D250mm and is effective for decorative printing on cover glass for automotive displays. 【Features】 ■ Beautiful finish on concave, convex, and S-curve surfaces ■ Well-suited for decorative printing on automotive parts such as instrument panels and emblems ■ Consultations available for printing on substrates larger than the maximum work size *For more details, please refer to the materials. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

The technical document "Introduction to Screen Printing Ver.2" explains the fundamental knowledge of screen printing, which is currently widely used, as well as key points to keep in mind for improving print quality. [Here are some highlights of the content] ■ What is screen printing? ■ Applications of screen printing ■ Explanation of paste, screen plates, and screen printing machines ■ What are the points to improve print quality? ■ What are the conditions for printing machines in the field of printed electronics? [Our company will exhibit at the 35th Nepcon Japan] ◆ Dates: January 20 (Wednesday) to 22 (Friday), 2021 ◆ Venue: Tokyo Big Sight ◆ Booth number: West Exhibition Hall N-151 *You can download and view the document from the "PDF Download" link below.

We handle the tabletop screen printing machine 'LABTOP 38' for laboratory use. The squeegee holder is compatible with both micro squeegees and DB squeegees. The optional alignment uses a 10” monitor and two high-definition cameras, allowing for manual XYθ alignment of the table, and fine descent of the table is possible with a graduated air speed controller. 【Specifications (partial)】 ■ Compatible frame size: 320mm x 320mm - 380mm x 380mm ■ Printing area: 150mm x 150mm - 180mm x 180mm (maximum) ■ Table size: 230mm x 230mm ■ Adjustable squeegee angle: 60 degrees - 80 degrees ■ Suction area: 130mm x 130mm, suction holes φ1.5mm, 10mm pitch

"Screen printing" refers to a printing method that uses a screen plate. The screen plate is made by weaving fibers such as stainless steel or polyester in a lattice pattern. It is classified as "stencil printing," where a paste (functional material) is passed through the mesh of the screen plate and transferred onto the workpiece (target object). Parts that should not be transferred are coated with emulsion (a film on the mesh), allowing for the creation of free printing patterns. (In the screen plate manufacturing process, emulsion is applied over the entire surface, and then a desired pattern is cut out using photosensitive emulsion through exposure and development.) [Features] - Printing method using a screen plate - Paste is passed through the mesh of the screen plate and transferred to the workpiece - Classified as stencil printing - Allows for the creation of free printing patterns *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

The applications of screen printing are diverse, ranging from printing letters and designs on signs and T-shirts to printing wiring for electronic devices. In particular, the technique known as printed electronics is gaining attention, and the demand for this method is increasing. Printed electronics refers to the use of printing technology to form electrical circuits and other components. Printing technology is also used in the small parts (sensors, circuit boards, etc.) found inside everyday electronic devices, such as smartphones. [Applications] ■ Printing letters and designs on signs and T-shirts ■ Printing wiring for electronic devices ■ Decorative printing ■ Circuit formation on printed circuit boards ■ Electrode formation on wafers *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

To perform screen printing, you need "paste," "screen plates," and a "screen printing machine." "Paste" is ink with functional properties. "Screen plates" are produced according to the desired design and the characteristics you want to achieve after printing. The "screen printing machine" sets the paste and screen plates together to carry out the printing. You can choose from standalone machines for R&D or automatic machines for production based on your purpose. 【Features】 ■ Paste - Different inks such as conductive ink, insulating ink, and decorative ink are used according to the application. ■ Screen Plates - Produced according to the desired design and the characteristics you want to achieve after printing. ■ Screen Printing Machine - Selected based on purpose, including standalone machines for R&D and automatic machines for production. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

We will introduce points to improve printing quality in screen printing. Screen printing is possible with three components: paste, screen plate, and printing machine. However, if the conditions of each are not optimized, good printing cannot be achieved. The most important factor is said to be the paste. If the paste is too fluid like water or has too low viscosity, screen printing becomes difficult. Next, the specifications of the screen plate need to be optimized, followed by the conditions of the printing machine. [Features] ■ Good printing cannot be achieved if each condition is not optimized. ■ The paste is considered the most important factor. ■ Paste that is too fluid or too viscous makes screen printing difficult. ■ Optimization of the screen plate specifications and printing machine conditions is required. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

Introducing the conditions for printing machines in the field of printed electronics. In screen printing, optimizing the conditions of the printing machine is ultimately required, but what kind of condition settings will be necessary in practice? Four important conditions can be listed: [Conditions] ■ Attack angle → Adjusted according to the discharge power ■ Squeegee pressure → The degree to which the paste is scraped off the screen ■ Squeegee speed → Adjusted according to the release from the plate ■ Clearance → Set within a range that does not damage the screen *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

This article is for those who want to print "Anyway! Thick!" using screen printing. We actually printed using a special screen made with "3D mesh" and included specific measurement data to discuss the effects of thick film printing. The "3D mesh" has a unique structure that differs from traditional plain weaving, as it involves bending only one of the threads. For more details, please check the related links below. *For more information, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

In this article, we provide a more detailed and specific examination of the power that "low printing pressure" demonstrates in actual screen printing, using graphs and real data. For more details, please refer to the related links below. 【Overview】 ■ See the relationship between printing pressure and film thickness in graphs ・ Procedure for "zero point adjustment" ・ Should the target film thickness be achieved with low printing pressure or high printing pressure? *For more information, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

This article presents how to set the "zero point" of the printing pressure, which is one of the features of the Micro Tech printing machines. Once the printing conditions are met, the "zero point" is set according to the procedure. We provide a detailed explanation of this process along with instructional images. For more details, please refer to the related links below. *For more information, please check the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

This article provides an easy-to-understand explanation of the "zero point." Our company's "zero point" is slightly different from that of traditional screen printing machines. By checking the "zero point" during the setting of printing conditions, it becomes easier to reproduce printing results. We have included topics such as "The essential 'zero point' for the air balance method" and "Why stabilizing printing is achieved by establishing a 'zero point'." We hope this serves as a reference for adjusting printing pressure in screen printing. For more details, please refer to the related links below. *For more information, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

The squeegee is a part that is attached to the squeegee head. If the squeegee is not properly adjusted for parallelism, it will naturally cause variations in the force applied, leading to smudges and inconsistencies in the printed pattern. Therefore, it is essential to first check whether the squeegee is properly aligned before printing. In this article, we will introduce the squeegee parallel adjustment using our screen printing machine, the "MT-320 series." For more details, please check the related links below. 【Overview】 ■ Squeegee installation procedure ■ Squeegee parallel adjustment procedure *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

The first thing that must be done after screen printing is to clean the screen. A well-maintained screen provides good printing results, has a longer lifespan, and can be used stably. Even procuring a small screen can be quite expensive, and it is by no means a cheap purchase. Not only for improving printing results but also for cost reduction, it is very important to clean the screen properly. In this article, we will provide a step-by-step guide on how to clean a screen, along with explanatory images. Please check the related links below for more information. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

Screen printing, as the name suggests, is one of the "printing processes." In this article, we will provide a detailed explanation of "What is low printing pressure?" We passionately promote "Low pressure! High precision!" during exhibitions, customer visits, and test printing, but we often receive questions from customers like, "I understand high precision, but what is low pressure?" This highlighted the need for clearer explanatory materials, which led to the writing of this article. For more details, please refer to the related links below. [Overview] ■ What is "printing pressure"? ■ The relationship between printing pressure and film thickness *For more information, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

It is suitable for layered printing that requires precision.