Jabil Inc. recently secured a major technological breakthrough with the issuance of U.S. Patent No. 12728631. This patent, titled ‘Apparatus, system and method for a lamination press’, introduces a powerful way to enhance layered material production. Invented by Jeroen Bosboom, Michael McKenney, and George Kovatchev, manufacturers can now laminate complex assemblies with the same precision previously reserved for specialized aerospace components.
Advanced Precision for Manufacturing Equipment
The innovation focuses on a new systematic design for lamination press operations. This system uses integrated apparatus controls to provide uniform pressure and temperature distribution. A specialized pressing mechanism within the housing receives the layered materials. This mechanism is dynamically adjustable at specific lamination stages. A precision control unit ensures the components stay properly aligned under pressure. This setup allows for incredible accuracy during the bonding cycle.
Award Winning Innovation and October 2026 Recognition
Traditional methods often struggle to maintain uniform pressure across variable material thicknesses. However, this updated system creates consistent lamination profiles for nearly every layered component. This technology eliminates common structural defects in electronics and composite manufacturing. It helps engineers assemble complex multilayer structures without using outdated and inefficient heating methods. The system remains robust and scalable for modern industrial environments. Because of its significant contribution to production efficiency, this invention won the patent of the month for the manufacturing industry for the month of October 2026.
Eligibility for U.S. R&D Tax Credits
The practical applications of this patent present strong opportunities for companies to claim the Research and Development tax credit in the USA. When manufacturers invest resources into integrating or testing this advanced lamination press system within their own production lines, they are engaging in qualifying research activities. Specifically, designing new manufacturing processes, developing custom tooling to accommodate the press, and conducting trials to optimize thermal parameters directly align with the requirements set by the IRS. Businesses that incur costs related to engineering labor, prototype materials, and technical testing to improve their lamination techniques can offset their tax liabilities, rewarding continuous improvement in the manufacturing sector.
