Apr 20, 2026 | Announcements, Technical Papers
SVC 2026: Intellivation Abstract TCO
Process Improvements for Large Area Deposition of TCO Thin Films on Flexible Substrates using Roll-to-Roll Technology
Mike Simmons, Dr. Mark George, Intellivation LLC
Depositing transparent conductive oxides (TCOs) on flexible substrates using roll-to-roll
(R2R) technology enables large-scale manufacturing of thin-film photovoltaics, flexible
electronics, and opto-electronic sensors. Achieving low bulk resistivity in these films
remains challenging because many flexible substrates cannot be heated to the high
temperatures (e.g., >200 C) commonly used for rigid substrates in sheet-to-sheet (S2S)
coaters. This presentation describes the effects of varying sputter gas composition and
sputter frequency to improve TCO bulk resistivity. Complex design-of-experiments
(DOEs) can be executed rapidly using advanced HMI and controls combined with in-situ
metrology. Results and their relevance to ITO transparent-coating applications will be
discussed.
Apr 20, 2026 | Announcements, Articles
Loveland, CO — In this role, Haase leads Intellivation’s mechanical, electrical and controls engineering teams, supporting the development and delivery of high‑performance vacuum web coating systems. Since joining the company in 2023, he has rapidly expanded his vacuum-technology expertise while helping translate complex requirements into clear design direction and strong day‑to‑day execution across the team.
“Nick has earned the trust of the team and our customers through consistent leadership and a strong ability to turn challenging requirements into practical, production‑ready solutions,” said Mike Simmons, President & CEO of Intellivation. “His growth has been impressive, and we’re excited to see him continue elevating our engineering organization in this new role.”
Haase holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder. Based in Colorado, he enjoys outdoor activities, photography, music, and football.
About Intellivation
Intellivation designs and delivers advanced vacuum web coating systems and related solutions that help customers accelerate development and achieve reliable production results. Intellivation provides OEM state of the art roll-to -roll and custom solutions for depositing functional coatings on flexible substrates. The Application Lab at Intellivation offers the ability to do process and product development for complex and novel applications requiring materials for lightweight, flexible applications in a wide range of industries.
Apr 6, 2026 | Announcements, Exhibitions
Intellivation will be participating in TechBlick 2026 in Mountainview, CA in June. In addition to exhibiting, Dr. Mark George will be presenting R2R Platform for Deposition of Active and Passive Thin Films and Patterning for Flexible Electronic Sensors and Devices
Mark George, Mike Simmons, Liz Josephson, Intellivation LLC
High throughput/low-cost manufacturing methods for flexible electronic devices is a key enabler for market adoption. R2R (Roll-to-Roll) sputtered thin films provide rapid product development cycles and manufacturing scalability. Sputtering provides high throughput, high quality thin films of metals, dielectrics, transparent conductors and semiconductors. In conjunction with in-line subtractive patterning techniques, a variety of sensors and circuits can be produced. Laser ablation of thin films and multi-layers provides rapid product development without requiring mask fabrication, lithography, or other costs and labor-intensive steps. A wide variety of materials can be laser ablated or patterned without damage to the underlying substrate surface including flexible glass, polyimide, PEN, PET or other substrates. Laser ablation of multilayers highlights combining these technologies. Deposition and patterning of metallic interconnects and/or semiconducting precursors and their transformation to a semiconducting state by laser annealing allows for manufacturing of fully functional devices.
Feb 18, 2026 | Announcements, Exhibitions
We are proud to sponsor the 2026 AVS Northern California Chapter event on February 26 at the Fremont Marriott. We’ll be exhibiting and discussing new opportunities for applying Intellivation’s technology to vacuum coating solutions for flexible substrates. Stop by our tabletop exhibit and catch our short presentation—we look forward to seeing you.
Feb 12, 2026 | Announcements
Intellivation is pleased to announce that Dr. Mark George has joined the team as Vice President of Applications and Manager of our Application Lab. With more than 25 years of specialized experience in thin‑film deposition, surface engineering, metrology, and advanced materials processing, Dr. George brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in process development and equipment solutions. He brings deep technical expertise, strong customer‑facing insight, and a proven track record in delivering innovative solutions across optoelectronic, solar, flexible‑electronics, and advanced‑coatings markets.
“Mark brings in-depth knowledge in process and product development for flexible vacuum coating solutions enhancing our ability to deliver complex and production ready solutions for our customers”, says Mike Simmons, President & CEO.
“From Intellivation’s earliest days, Mark has been a key supporter—one of the first customers to adopt our production roll‑to‑roll vacuum systems— and his insight continues to elevate our capabilities.
Mark’s extensive experience, paired with his hands‑on, practical approach, will play an important role in driving innovation and meeting the growing demand for lightweight, high‑performance functional coatings.
We see the benefits Mark provides in our novel in-situ metrology systems and in complex multi-layer vacuum coatings for new and expanding applications. We are very pleased to have Mark on our team.”
At Intellivation, Mark oversees all Application Lab operations, ensuring world‑class process development, equipment capability demonstrations, customer application work, and technical troubleshooting. Mark’s technical background spans process control, thin‑film equipment design, in‑situ monitoring, and advanced troubleshooting of PVD, PECVD, LPCVD, evaporation, and related vacuum deposition technologies. Throughout his career, he has driven development efforts in complex multilayer optical coatings, advanced thin‑film processes, substrate pretreatment and surface‑conditioning technologies. He also brings experience in high‑yield manufacturing for production including reactive sputtering process optimization.
Dec 26, 2025 | Announcements
Dedication, commitment, and an exceptional work ethic only begin to describe our Manufacturing Manager. We are so grateful to be celebrating Eric Rouch’s 10th anniversary with Intellivation. His meticulous attention to detail and unwavering drive to deliver world class result for our customers has been instrumental in our success. We are thrilled to honor this incredible milestone with him.
