AUTOTYPE INCREASES INVESTMENT IN UK MANUFACTURING

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AUTOTYPE INCREASES INVESTMENT IN UK MANUFACTURING
19 December 2003 - Autotype International

Wantage based Autotype, one of the world’s leading developers and manufacturers of high performance films and chemicals, has increased still further its investment in its UK manufacturing facilities, with the installation of a new and innovative web measurement technology.

Fitted to one the company’s recently commissioned coating line for industrial films used in the electronics, instrumentation and automotive sectors, the new measurement system will enable Autotype to reach levels of manufacturing control that are significantly greater than has previously been possible in high volume manufacturing operations of this kind.

Autotype’s Sales Director, Jeff Braham, explains that 'The new measurement system is the most advanced of its kind anywhere in the world. It will enable us to extend considerably the already high quality and performance of our industrial coatings, giving us the ability to control coating thickness and consistency at nanometre levels, or at weights of 0.001gsm. We believe that this is the first time that this has been possible in high volume industrial film manufacturing. Perhaps more importantly, it will help us to provide our customers with an even better level of service with products that can be used with confidence at the cutting edge of electronic, optical and electro-optical technologies'.

This innovative system utilises the latest laser technology to determine the precise thickness of single and multi-layer coatings on a wide range of polymer substrates. One of the key benefits for Autotype is that the web can be scanned across at speeds of up to 3m/sec, enabling the company to monitor and control the thickness of coatings at high output perfomance.

The newly installed measurement system is just part of an ongoing multi-million pound investment programme at Autotype’s UK manufacturing plant and global headquarters in Wantage as Autotype extends its world leading activities in speciality high performance films for electronics, film insert moulding and flat panel display screen markets.

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About: Autotype International
Specialist coating technology developed by Autotype is used for a wide range of touch and vision electronic applications, including membrane switches and for In Mould Decorated (IMD) products in the automotive, telecommunications and domestic appliances sectors.

The company's expertise in precision coating technology enables it to transform and enhance the performance of films for many high technology and demanding applications. These films can provide efficient means of reproducing exacting images or offer protective features such as resistance to aggressive chemicals and be used as stable substrates in the production of key electronic or medical components.

Precision graphic systems for the printing sector have enabled industrial screen printers to compete with alternative technologies in the quest for the most complex and accurate reproduction process.

The company operates from three locations: Autotype International, in Wantage, England; Autotype Americas Inc. in Schaumburg, near Chicago; Autotype International (Asia) Pte. Ltd. from Singapore. From these three locations we are able to maintain worldwide coverage through experienced and dedicated sales personnel, responding in real time to the changing needs of local markets.

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