ECO-FRIENDLY, RECYCLABLE Metallized Coatings from SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES

ECO-FRIENDLY, RECYCLABLE Metallized Coatings from SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES

Successfully tested per Association of Plastic Recyclers’ Standards (APR).

Kahl am Main, 12. July 2023 – SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES, a leading global provider of innovative production technologies for the manufacturing of high-tech products, is proud to introduce its latest development: eco-friendly, recyclable metallized coatings.

Traditional metallized coatings often utilize non-recyclable materials and harmful substances, raising environmental concerns. Addressing this issue, SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES has successfully produced metallized finishes on PET plastic that have passed key recyclability tests, including metal detection and NIR resin identification. These tests were conducted by certified test facilities of the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR).

Compared to conventional metallizing processes, the new coatings from SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES offer significant eco-friendly advantages:

• Resin-based spray primers and topcoats can be avoided on various substrates, including PET, SAN, and glass.
• Applying the coatings requires less energy, resulting in over 70% reduction and cost savings.
• The processes emit zero VOCs, eliminating the need for EPA reporting.
• Eco-friendly, low-energy lasers can be utilized to create a wide range of print decorations.

SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES – Thin-Film Technology and Surface Treatment
SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES develops and builds innovative machines and equipment for efficient production processes in thin-film technology and surface treatment, which are utilized world-wide in the markets of photovoltaics, semiconductors, medical technology, packaging, glass & automotive as well as batteries & hydrogen. The company’s core competencies include processes of coating technology, surface treatment as well as wet-chemical and thermal production processes. SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES views sustainability as an opportunity to position itself with innovative products. In the focus are:

• environmental awareness
• efficient use of resources
• avoidance of unnecessary CO2 pollution.

Responsible and sustainable corporate governance is very important to SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES.