Integrated Quality Management
We maintain the highest quality standards, ensuring performance and reliability in every innovation.
Technology Development
Development CentersFrom concept to production - the origin of pioneering technologies
From the initial idea to the finished machine
Innovation Meets Industrial Precision
Our Development Centers empower visionaries to validate, optimize, and industrialize breakthrough ideas with unmatched engineering expertise and real-world test environments.
Matthews Engineering’s Development Centers are where scalable innovation takes shape. Equipped with leading-edge technologies and industry-exclusive equipment, we help customers take concepts from lab-scale testing to full production readiness – across industries and materials.
Whether you’re validating next-gen battery solutions, developing new coating processes, or refining flexible substrates, our team transforms possibilities into high-performance realities.
Capabilities of our Development Centers
We support you at every step of the development lifecycle, offering precision engineering, deep industry knowledge, and agile processes to bring your ideas to life.
Strategic Consultation & Feasibility
We start by understanding your goals, materials, and industry requirements. Our engineers collaborate with you to analyze feasibility, identify technical opportunities, and align solutions with your objectives.
Lab-Scale Testing & Material Validation
Our in-house laboratories allow for real-time testing using original materials. We replicate industrial conditions on a pilot scale — including coating, drying, calendering, printing, and lamination — to validate performance and functionality.
Custom Machine Design & Prototyping
Based on test data, we engineer tailored machinery that fits seamlessly into your production environment. Our systems are modular and adaptable, ensuring long-term flexibility and performance.
Industrialization & Production Readiness
We scale solutions from lab to factory floor with end-to-end process integration. From final machine configuration to on-site commissioning, training, and after-sales support — you’re covered every step of the way.
Benefits
Turning ideas into industrial reality - profit from our engineering experiences.
Cross-industry Expertise
Our knowledge spans coating, converting, energy storage and specialized machinery.
Unrivalled Precision & Technology
Backed by state-of-the-art equipment and real-world testing, we turn concepts into reality.
Accelerated Time-To-Market
Our streamlined development process ensures faster, more efficient production.
Scalability & Flexibility
Whether a single prototype or a full-scale production system, our solutions are built to adapt and evolve.
Our Machines Make the Difference
The strength of our Development Centers lies in the unique machinery and modular pilot lines available exclusively at Matthews Engineering. Designed for flexibility, precision, and real-world performance, our technology enables development that bridges the gap between concept and production.
Multifunctional Coating & Printing Line – BA1
Versatile, Modular, Reliable
Our BA1 line is engineered for broad material compatibility and modular process simulation.
• Working Width: Up to 500 mm (expandable up to 1,000 mm)
• Line Speed: 1–75 m/min (expandable up to 150 m/min)
• Coating Tech: Reverse roll, knife-over-roll, Mayer bar, slot die (continuously or intermittently), screen & gravure printing
• Special Features: IR and UV curing, corona pre-treatment, wet/dry lamination, dryers with guide rollers or various conveyor belts
• Ideal For: Decorative films, technical textiles, floor coverings, adhesive tapes, also ideal for sensitive substrates and coatings that must be guided horizontally with low tension after coating (e.g., membrane coating for fuel cells)
Flexible Coating Line – BA2
High-Speed, High-Precision Coating
Designed for demanding applications and exceptional process control.
• Working Width: 500–1,050 mm
• Line Speed: 2.5–500 m/min
• Coating Systems: Gravure, sleeve roller systems, pressurized doctor chambers, slot die coating (single and double layer)
• Winding Technology: Integrated turret rewinder, orbital function
• Extra Features: Multi-layer thickness measurement, humidity control, IR and UV radiators can be integrated
• Ideal For: Photovoltaic films, protective films, hygiene packaging, electrical & automotive films, primer coating and separator film coating (battery)
Production-Like Laminating & Embossing Line – PLA1
Real-World Performance Validation
This line simulates production-scale conditions for multilayer materials.
• Working Width: Up to 1,000 mm
• Line Speed: 1–100 m/min
• Lamination: Thermal lamination for up to 3 layers and many more options – specially tailored to your requirements
• Embossing: IR-heated with in-register technology and visual camera alignment and many more options – specially tailored to your requirements
• Cooling: Dedicated train with independent temperature zones
• Ideal For: LVT flooring, wallcoverings, artificial leather, technical laminates
Thermal Coating & Drying Line - TECHMA 1
Controlled Precision for Coating & Laminating
Engineered for solvent and water-based processing at scalable speeds.
- Line Speed: 10–1,000 m/min
- Substrate Width: Up to 840 mm
- Coating Methods: Gravure direct/indirect, smooth roll systems with nip or gap metering, slot-, slide- and curtain-coating
- Drying: One IR (1m) and four thermal zones (3m each) with floatation/support roll options
- Extra Features: Pre-cleaning, corona treatment, dry or wet lamination, remoistening
- Ideal for: flexible packaging, functional coatings on paper, film and foils
Radiation Curing Coating Line – TECHMA 2
Cutting-Edge UV and EBeam Processing
Tailored for high-speed curing with nitrogen inertization.
- Line Speed: 10–1,525 m/min
- Substrate Width: up to 840 mm
- Coating Methods: Gravure direct/indirect, smooth roll systems with nip or gap metering, slot-, slide- and curtain-coating
- Curing Systems: UV (microwave and arc lamps) or electron beam curing
- Winding Technology: Shaftless turret rewinder
- Pre-treatment: Web cleaning, corona treatment, IR drying
- Features: Edge control, dual lamination modes, continuous operation
- Ideal For: Siliconization, protective and decorative films with surface finishes, display films
State-of-the-Art Drying Technology Rooms
Controlled Environments for Moisture-Sensitive Processes
• Humidity Control: ≤1% RH, dew point -40°C
• Temperature Range: 10°C – 30°C (stable)
• Clean Room Standard: HEPA filtration, particle-free airflow
• Applications: Battery materials, pharmaceutical, biotech, optics, composite adhesives
• Special Use: Testing for solid-state battery components under clean, dry conditions
Technical Specifications
Purpose-Built Technology for Battery Innovation
From electrode slurry coating to precision calendering and moisture-sensitive material testing — our equipment simulates real production conditions with the accuracy required for next-gen energy storage. Our Development Centers are equipped to support the full development lifecycle of battery materials — including Li-ion, solid-state, and other advanced chemistries. Whether you're working on dry coating techniques, calendaring of composite foils, or developing multilayer cell components, our facilities deliver unmatched testing accuracy, scalability, and environmental control.
Battery-specific capabilities
Multifunctional Coating Line (BA1)
Electrode coating, separator film treatment (1-75 m/min.; up to 150 m/min.), web width: 500 - 1,000 mm
Flexible Coating Line (BA2)
Precision slot die coating for electrolyte and barrier films (2.5-500 m/min.), web width: 500 - 1,050 mm
Laminating and Embossing Line (PLA1)
Functional lamination for multilayer pouch structures and solid-state stacks, up to 3-layer processing
TECHMA 1 - Thermal Drying Line
Electrode coating, pre-metered slot or slide coating in bead or curtain mode
TECHMA 2 - Radiation Curing Line
Solventless lacquer layers, cured with nitrogen inertization
Lab Calender (2-Roll / 6-Roll)
Precision densification and thickness control of coated electrodes; inline testing & modular roll configurations
Laminating and Embossing Calender (Battery-specific)
Designed for pouch laminate bonding and embossed separator structures
Drying Room Technology
Cleanroom-grade control for moisture-sensitive materials (≤1% RH; 10-30°C; HEPA air filtration)
Material Feeding / Dry Process System
For powder-fed dry process trials and solvent-free electrode development
Your Lab. Your Terms. Our Calender.
Discover our unique laboratory services and equipment.
Product Configurator
To further streamline the process, our digital product configurator allows you to build your ideal test setup in advance. Easily select your preferred roller type, define temperature and tension parameters, and configure your process requirements. The tool provides instant feedback on feasibility, setup suggestions, and is accessible online prior to booking, making every trial efficient and purpose-built.
Laboratory Machines
Innovation doesn’t always wait for a lab appointment. That’s why we’ve made our high-performance 2-roll laboratory calender available as a rental unit, delivered and set up at your site using our specialized transporter. Whether you’re developing new battery electrodes or optimizing dry processing parameters, this mobile setup puts full control in your hands — with support from our technical experts.
Laboratory Calender for battery electrodes GK300 L 6R
Our mobile laboratory calender offers a high level of flexibility with 2-roll or 6-roll configurations, tailored to your specific testing goals. It delivers precision thickness control for coated foils and electrode stacks, supported by integrated heating zones, adjustable pressure settings, and real-time inline measurement systems. Whether you need a solution for a short-term feasibility trial or a long-term development project, this unit adapts to your needs with industrial-grade performance.
On-Site deployment with custom transporter
Deployment is fast and seamless thanks to our custom-built transporter, which enables on-site setup. The calender arrives fully assembled and pre-calibrated for immediate use. Our service experts handle installation, conduct safety checks, and assist with decommissioning — ensuring you can focus on testing with your original materials, under real-world conditions.
Key Applications & Industry Sectors
At our Development Centers, we simulate real-world production conditions to test, refine, and validate solutions across a wide range of industries - from flexible packaging and energy storage to technical textiles and specialty films. This hands-on collaboration ensures every innovation we deliver is proven, precise, and production-ready. Explore the industries we support through testing and development.
Battery
Ideal for electrode development, dry/wet coating validation, and scalable calendering trials — supporting lithium-ion, solid-state, and next-gen battery technologies.
Hydrogen
Used for testing functional layers, membranes, and components under pressure and temperature — enabling breakthrough developments in clean energy systems.
Automotive
Supports research in lightweight materials, coated films, composites, and new manufacturing processes for vehicle components and energy storage systems.
Plastics & Film
Perfect for processing plain or coated foils, slurries, and granules — enabling innovation in packaging, technical films, and polymer-based materials.
Packaging
We support the packaging industry with realistic printing simulations and fast, accurate color testing — enabling efficient packaging development and proofing processes.
Further Industries
Discover how our precision technologies and intelligent processes are driving innovation across additional markets and materials.
Ready to test and validate your ideas?
Your partner in innovative machine development
From the initial idea to the finished machine, our Development Centre is your partner in innovation. With our extensive technical expertise and state-of-the-art testing technology, we can implement your individual requirements with precision. Let’s shape the future together!