BladeCoating Robot

A fully automated, customizable doctor blading robot! Doctor blading is a widely used coating technique in R&D. This module automates the complete deposition process and uses replaceable applicators to allow operation with different materials.

Doctor blade speed 1-100 mm/s (optional 0,01-1 mm/s for meniscus coating)
Substrate size up to 25x25 mm (optional larger sizes up to 50x50 mm)
Heatable, vacuum substrate chuck up to 120°C
Exchangable blades with customized blade design
50 Blades included with storage positions for new and used blades
Up to 2 modules per system

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Robot with integrated Doctor Blade

Automation & precision

The BladeCoating Robot automates the process of creating thin films from solutions. Experiments with varying parameters can be performed without operator influence ensuring reproducibility. Gain ultimate control - down to the microliter, micrometer and millisecond! Get optimum results every time.

Fully automated processing and optoelectronic characterization of
Series of identical samples
Multi-layer stacks
Variations in parameters: blade speed, ink, annealing temperatures…
System based on a robotic arm with pipetting module and gripper to transport substrates, substrate carriers and vial lids.

Customization Options

All of our systems can be tailored to fit your needs. Individual modules can be mixed or matched to create the ideal automated solution for your laboratory. Here are a few of the multiple options SCIPRIOS offers. Do you need something specific? Get in contact with us and we will be happy to create a solution that works for your laboratory!

Substrate Annealing Station
Fully-automated and robot-compatible annealing up to 310° C
Premium Ink Handler
Fast, spring-loaded access to inks with tight PTFE sealing for volatile solvents.
Active Ink Treatment Station
Heating up to 99°C with inks, stirring between 50-1500 RPM
Optical & Electrical Measurement Unit
Computer-contolled xy sample stage with substrate adapter
Ink Storage Position for Vials with Lids
Customized adapter plate for three types of vials.
Perovskite Gas Quenching Upgrade
Computer-controlled valve for nitrogen treatment.
Perovskite Vacuum Quenching Upgrade
Vacuum chamber adapter to substrate size.
Glovebox Integration Kit
Feedthrough plate for all cables between electrical cabinet and robotic platform.
Absorption & Photoluminescence Measurement System UV-VIS
Fiber-based Si detector configured for measurements in the UV-VIS wavelength range (300-960 nm).
Cotton Bud Edge Remover
Eight cotton bud holders in one unit.
Photo Station (10 MP)
Capable of imaging substrates as large as 50 x 50 mm.
LED Illumination Source
White LED capable of illuminating substrates up to one sun.
Air Knife for Perovskite Gas Quenching
Positioned by the robot for treatment application.