TECHNOLOGY

TECHNOLOGY

EXCELLENT QUALITY BY PATENTED TECHNOLOGY

EXCELLENT QUALITY BY PATENTED TECHNOLOGY

TC TECH’s system is suited for processing of plastics, where diffuser for mini-LED and LGPs are some of several areas of application.

TC TECH is the only company that makes it possible to produce double-sided patterns with nano scale features in ultra-thin plastic films at a high production rate. The technology is ideally suited for applications where excellent replication and complex patterns are a requirement.

Light guide films, mini-led diffusers and microfluidics diagnostics assays are some of applications which the TC TECH system is used in today.

PRECISE CONTROL

PRECISE CONTROL

During production, a plastic film is pressed between two induction units with replaceable stampers, with a pattern which will be transferred to the film. In the process, the plastic is heated in a few seconds up to the desired temperature (usually about 200° C) whereby the plastic becomes soft and the pattern is transferred. Immediately afterwards, the plastic film is cooled fast down to room temperature.

With our rapid and smooth heating process, it is possible to replicate advanced patterns down to nano-level. This exact heating process, in combination with rapid cooling, ascertains that the plastic material is never overheated.

As a result, the substrate and final product will be free of common defects such as brittleness, stress and birefringence.

MANUFACTURING WITH CLEAR ADVANTAGES

MANUFACTURING WITH CLEAR ADVANTAGES

Overall, TC TECH’s manufacturing method has a number of advantages:

  • Manufacturing single- or double-sided advanced patterns e.g. more freely shaped light diffusers, lenses or nanopatterns for micro fluidics.
  • The detail becomes durable and does not change over time.
  • Defects like yellowing or brittleness are eliminated in the polymer applications.
  • The process enables a high production rate and thus a low production cost.
  • The optical film or LGP can be made thinner with the effect maintained.
  • The optical performance is improved significantly, usually around 20%.
  • The technology enables a cost-effective manufacture of thin LGPs with a wedge.

… which all benefits the final product.

REDUCE ENERGY CONSUMPTIONS OF ALL DISPLAYS

REDUCE ENERGY CONSUMPTIONS OF ALL DISPLAYS

For manufacturers of screens and manufacturers of the final product, TC TECH’s production method means the following advantages:

  • A perfect nano pattern reflects and controls the light and provides better contrast. Heat emission is reduced as most of the light ends up correctly.
  • The effect on the light source can be reduced while maintaining the brightness of the display, which contributes to reduced energy consumption.
  • It is possible to use thinner diffusers, LGP or any other optical film, which reduces the thickness and weight of the screen.