MEK(M.E.K.): Precision Thickness Measurement Determines Production Yield and Safety
MEK
09-19
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1. An Era Where Precision is Competitiveness: New Challenges for Advanced Materials
Today, advanced materials like secondary batteries, display films, and optical films are revolutionizing many parts of our lives. Smartphones, electric vehicles, and high-performance electronic devices all rely on the intricate technology of these materials. In producing such precise products, the most critical challenge is to minimize 'thickness deviation.' Even a difference of a few micrometers (μm) can lead to product performance degradation or, in severe cases, safety issues.
To solve these challenges in industrial settings, MEK (M.E.K. Inc.) is leading the innovation of production lines based on its unique non-contact thickness measurement technology accumulated over more than 20 years. MEK’s solution goes beyond simply measuring thickness; its purpose is to control and optimize the entire production process.
2. Why MEK's Technology is Essential: The Excellence of the Non-Contact Method
In continuous production web processes, materials move at high speeds without stopping. Existing contact-based measurement methods had limitations, causing damage to the material or leading to lower measurement accuracy. MEK's non-contact thickness gauge perfectly solves these problems.
Real-Time Monitoring: It accurately measures the thickness of materials moving at ultra-high speeds in the production process in real-time.
Damage Prevention: The measurement head does not directly touch the material, ensuring quality without scratches or deformation.
Automatic Control System: The measured data is instantly transmitted to the APC (Automatic Profile Control) system, which automatically corrects thickness deviation to maintain a high yield.
Thanks to these features, MEK's thickness gauge is an essential part of extrusion process, rolling mill, coater, and R2R (Roll-to-Roll) production lines.
3. MEK's Core Technology: Customized Solutions for Each Material
Not all materials require the same measurement technology. MEK provides optimized technology tailored to the characteristics of each material and the needs of the industry.
X-ray Thickness Gauge: The secondary battery separator must maintain a minute gap between the anode and cathode while allowing ions to pass through. X-ray technology measures the density of the substance to determine its thickness, making it excellent for precisely measuring dense materials like carbon fiber or metal foil.
Laser Thickness Gauge: This technology is optimized for transparent and thin film materials such as PET film and polarizing film. It uses a high-precision laser to accurately measure material thickness down to the micrometer level.
Confocal Thickness Measurement System: This system is applied in fields that require extreme flatness and minute thickness, such as semiconductor wafers and display panels. Its ultra-high-precision measurement in nanometer (nm) units is widely used, from the R&D stage to mass production quality control.
4. Completing the Smart Factory for Maximum Production Efficiency
MEK's solutions go beyond simply providing equipment. The goal is to build an integrated smart factory solution across the client's entire production line. By organically linking with related equipment like web cleaners, coaters, and slot dies, it maximizes production efficiency and contributes to the reduction of labor and material costs.
In particular, the secondary battery production process requires high initial investment, and yield management is directly tied to a company's profitability. MEK's thickness gauge plays a decisive role in significantly lowering defect rates and maximizing productivity by detecting faulty products in real-time and automatically controlling the process.
5. A Continuous Challenge Towards the Global Market
Beyond the domestic market, MEK is continuously participating in international exhibitions such as K-BATTERY SHOW and InterBattery to prove its technological capabilities. By leading technological innovation in the non-contact thickness measurement field, it is showcasing Korean technology to overseas buyers.
MEK will continue to listen closely to the needs of the field through close cooperation with clients and provide more precise and efficient solutions through continuous R&D. We promise to be the most trusted partner for our customers' success in the film thickness measurement and secondary battery thickness measurement fields.
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