DR&D Recognized by WMU
June 8, 2010
Dayton, OH
Western Michigan University Honors Daetwyler R&D as Founding Member of CAPE Electronic Device Consortium
On June 8th 2010, Western Michigan University honored Daetwyler R&D as a founding member of the CAPE Electronic Device Consortium. At CAPE (Center for the Advancement of Printed Electronics), research focuses on the application of materials for the fabrication of printed electronic devices.
DR&D is proud to be a part of the research being done by WMU at the Center. The AccuPress Type 3 MicroGravure Printing Press, delivered this month, will be an important part of the testing.
Pictured: The plaque from WMU CAPE
Text on plaque: Western Michigan University honors Daetwyler R&D Corporation as a founding member of CAPE Electronic Device Consortium June 8, 2010
Pictured above are WMU personnel and Consortium members
Western Michigan University is a well-recognized research university. WMU’s Center for the Advancement of Printed Electronics looks to continue this by providing a facility for research, development and applications of materials for the fabrication of flexible electronics devices on the printing press. A multidisciplinary approach across departments, along with involvement from industrial partners, will be used to accomplish their research goals.
Daetwyler R&D Corp is an Engineering R&D and Software Development company. For 30 years DR&D has provided the gravure printing industry with innovative solutions for improving quality and productivity. Our engineering specialties are our sub-micron positional accurate cutting tool (like the award-winning VISION 3 engrave head) and the prepress layout software Collage. DR&D has used this experience to design and build the µStar MicroEngraving™ system for optics and printed electronics use; several machines have already been delivered to drive these high precision applications.
DR&D also designs and builds the GS827 and GS857 engravers, for customers looking to upgrade older equipment. DR&D looks ahead to the customer needs of tomorrow and beyond.
For more information about our services and unique machines for gravure engraving, printed electronics and other high precision applications, please contact us.