Flexible Engineering Solutions
Flexible Solutions for your Engineering Needs
Thermal Printing
The mechanics of thermal printing is a key ingredient in the robust design of
thermal printers. We use state of the art computer simulations to predict and
optimize key printing parameters such as nip pressure, head load, platen design
and material property selection. In addition, we specialize in providing design
solutions to the industry wide problem of ribbon wrinkling. We offer the following areas of consulting in Thermal Printing:
Wrinkle Removal
- Removal of ribbon wrinkling through optimum tension control, shaft alignment,
and minimization of thermal loading.
Nip Mechanics
- Modeling of the contact region between the print head, donor,
receiver and platen.
- Prediction of pressure and nip width.
- Optimization of platen materials for a wide range of
receiver stocks.
Temperature and Diffusion Modeling
- Modeling of temperature profiles in the print head, donor and receiver layers.
- Ribbon Behavior and Characterization
- Characterization of ribbon behavior when subjected to tension and heat.