Tailored Coating Architecture
Every system is custom-engineered — from coating head to dryer — ensuring perfect alignment with your coating method, material chemistry, substrate, and performance goals.
Specialty Machines
Industrial Coating Line MachinesPrecision coating technologies that drive industrial breakthroughs
Advanced coating solutions
Precision in Every Layer
We engineer high-performance Coating Lines that combine precision, speed and intelligent process control.
Whether you need pre-metered self-metered or post-metered coating systems, gravure or smooth roll, slot-die or curtain coating, knife coating or mayer bar coating technologies, our modular systems deliver exact material deposition – micrometer by micrometer – with absolute consistency across the full web width.
From battery separator films to decorative surfaces and technical films, our custom-engineered coating equipment integrates automation, advanced drying technologies, and real-time process monitoring to help you stay ahead in competitive markets. Backed by decades of experience and hundreds of global installations, we tailor every solution to your process, your materials and your future.
Production Lines
Custom coating technology: Scalable precision for every application
Matthews Engineering specializes in custom-designed coating technology, offering everything from individual components to turnkey production lines.
In-house Development Centers demonstrate over 70 coating methods, resulting in ultra-precise, durable systems with micron-level accuracy – built for 24/7 industrial operation. Solutions cover all coating types, including adhesive, hotmelt, silicone, lacquers and more, with rollers that can be heated, cooled, smooth or engraved.
Coating widths range from 125 mm to 5,400 mm, with speeds exceeding 1,000 m/min and application weights from less than 1 g/sqm to more than 1,000 g/sqm. Modular line concepts (1–4 stages) enable flexible inline/offline configurations and rapid changeovers via cassette technology.
Key innovations include PGS® pressure chamber systems for uniform TopCoats and air-free application, as well as vertical semi-flexo coating for a wide viscosity range without roll changes. The multilayer curtain coater applies multiple layers simultaneously with minimal tolerances, reducing material use and waste.
With decades of expertise, Matthews Engineering also upgrades third-party systems — fully scalable to meet future production demands.
Coating Lines for Energy Storage
No two coating processes are the same — and that’s exactly where we excel. Our end-to-end solutions range from individual coating units to fully integrated, automated coating lines engineered for maximum productivity, low waste, and long-term reliability.
Coating Lines for Battery Separator Film
Our coating systems enable ultra-thin, uniform coatings on separator films used in lithium-ion batteries - with integrated tension control, low-solvent operation, and inline inspection capabilities.
Validate materials, processes & coating performance
Our dedicated Development Center
Looking to test, refine, or validate your coating process before scaling?
Our Development Center is where innovation meets application. From pilot-scale trials to material behavior analysis and prototype optimization, we offer a collaborative environment to engineer, test, and fine-tune your coating solutions — all before they hit full-scale production. It’s where future-ready ideas become proven, precision-engineered realities.
Key Features & Capabilities
Our coating lines are designed to adapt to your demands — with scalable, flexible, and application-specific configurations that empower manufacturers to meet today’s challenges and tomorrow’s demands. Explore the core features that make Matthews Engineering your trusted partner in high-performance coating lines.
Micron-level coating precision
We deliver application accuracy in the micrometer range — ensuring uniform surface quality and functional performance for electronics, medical, and aerospace applications.
High-speed processing beyond 1,000 m/min
Our systems maintain exceptional quality even at industrial-scale speeds, enabling high-volume production of packaging, films, and technical coatings with unmatched reliability.
Versatile substrate compatibility
Whether metal, plastic, ceramic, film, or textile — our lines are engineered for process stability and quality across a broad range of substrate types and applications.
AI-driven automation and control
Integrated sensors and control systems automatically adjust key parameters in real time — reducing waste, optimizing uptime, and enabling predictive maintenance aligned with Industry 4.0.
Integrated drying & curing systems
From thermal and infrared to UV and vacuum technologies — our drying modules ensure rapid, energy-efficient curing for complex and multi-layer coating systems.
Customizable configurations
Our platforms grow with your needs – easily retrofitted, expanded or adapted to narrow-web, wide-web, or hybrid formats. Ideal for evolving production requirements and future-proof investments.
What sets our Coating Lines apart
Our systems deliver quantifiable improvements: lower scrap rates, faster setup times, and greater process stability — all tailored to your production and growth targets.
Maximum Uptime, Minimal Waste
Our advanced web handling, tension control, and quick-change components reduce setup times, eliminate material loss, and boost line availability.
High-Precision Layer Control
Achieve uniform coating thickness in the micrometer range with integrated process control and measurement — even at wide web widths and high speeds.
Multi-Process Versatility
One line. Many options. Our platforms accommodate multiple coating techniques (e.g., reverse roll, slot-die, gravure) and enable seamless process switching for diverse product demands.
Intelligent Automation
Real-time monitoring, recipe management, and closed-loop control systems ensure consistent results, predictive maintenance, and full traceability across every production run.
Engineered for your industrial challenge
From energy storage to automotive interiors, decorative surfaces to advanced polymer films, our roll-to-roll expertise powers innovation across sectors. Explore how our scalable systems, intelligent processes, and deep industry know-how deliver measurable impact where it matters most.
Automotive
We engineer specialty roll-to-roll machinery that powers innovation in automotive interiors, e-mobility components, and lightweight materials - built for performance and scalability.
Battery
Our precision equipment supports every layer of battery production - from electrode coating to calendering - delivering consistency for next-gen energy storage lines.
Home & Decor
We deliver printing, embossing, and laminating machinery that elevates surfaces - from decorative foils to textured finishes- in home and interior applications.
Plastics & Film
We engineer machinery for coating, printing, laminating, and calendering plastic films - delivering tight tolerances and high performance.
Paper & Board
From decorative coatings to barrier layers, our equipment handles paper and board substrates with speed, quality, and repeatable accuracy.
Further Industries
Discover how our precision technologies and intelligent processes are driving innovation across additional markets and materials.