SPIN COATER

A spin coater is a device that uniformly applies liquid materials onto a substrate to form a thin film.
It is used in a wide range of fields, from research and development to manufacturing processes, and is particularly active in the semiconductor, optics, bio, and energy industries.

A spin coater forms a thin film through the following steps:

1. Dispensing Liquid onto the Substrate
The liquid material is dispensed onto the center of the substrate. The amount and viscosity of the liquid affect the film thickness, so an appropriate volume must be adjusted.

2.High-Speed Rotation of the Substrate
The substrate is rotated at high speed, and the liquid is spread uniformly by centrifugal force. During this process, the solvent in the liquid evaporates, and a uniform thin film is formed.

3.Curing After Process Completion
If necessary, the film is cured using heat or UV irradiation to achieve a stable state.

Spin coaters are used in various industries and research fields. Specific applications are listed below.

• Semiconductor Applications: Uniform application of photoresist and manufacturing of thin-film transistors. This contributes to improving the performance and production efficiency of target products.
• Display Technology: An essential technique for manufacturing OLED and LCD panels, requiring precise spreading and uniformity of liquid crystal thin films.
• Solar Cell Field: Utilized in the manufacture of high-efficiency cells such as perovskite solar cells and thin-film silicon solar cells.
• Biotechnology: Utilized in forming substrate thin films essential for sensor technology and muscle/fat cell culture technology.
• Optical Devices: Used to optimize optical performance by manufacturing anti-reflection films and optical films.
• Research and Development (R&D): Required in situations demanding high-precision thin-film formation for prototyping new materials and technologies.
• Energy Field: Utilized to form uniform films necessary for thin-film batteries and electrochemical devices, among others.
• Printing & Coating Field: Essential for thin-film coating technology in liquid crystal printing and packaging materials.

1.High Uniformity
Spin coaters excel in their ability to precisely control the film thickness and form uniform thin films.
This makes it possible to improve product quality.

2.Compatibility with Various Materials
A wide range of solution-based materials can be used.
Materials tailored to the application, such as organic materials, inorganic materials, and solutions containing nanoparticles, can be selected.

3.Customizability
The specifications of the equipment can be customized according to the process.
Designs tailored to specific needs, such as automatic dispensing, temperature control, and high-speed rotation, are possible.

4.Cost Efficiency
Despite their simple structure, spin coaters offer excellent cost performance because they enable precise film formation.
They are easy to introduce, particularly for testing and research applications.

• Quality Improvement
  Uniform film formation enhances product performance and reliability.
• Improvement in Work Efficiency
  Compared to manual coating, a spin coater can form high-quality thin films in a short amount of time.
• Process Stability
  Automated settings allow for a highly reproducible process.

We offer spin coaters tailored to various needs.
We have a wide product lineup, from standard benchtop models to custom models compatible with large substrates.

• Customization Support
  We flexibly customize the equipment specifications according to your process requirements.
• After-Sales Support
  We also provide prompt maintenance and repair services after introduction to support the stable operation of the equipment.
• Technical Support
  We provide advice on operation methods and process settings to help you maximize the use of the equipment.

A spin coater is a device that supports various applications requiring uniform thin film formation.
Active Corporation provides spin coaters tailored to the needs of our customers and offers solid support from introduction to operation.
We encourage you to consider introducing our spin coaters.