Method for producing an article, a module, and an apparatus

Abstract

A method for producing an article, wherein the method includes the following steps: a) providing a transfer film having a carrier ply and a transfer ply that is detachable from the carrier ply; b) forming at least one first region and at least one second region by means of at least one laser, wherein the layer thickness of the transfer ply in the first region is greater than the layer thickness of the transfer ply in the at least one second region; c) arranging the transfer ply on the substrate; and d) obtaining the article having the transfer ply and the substrate; and wherein the steps of the method are carried out inline. A module for carrying out step b) of the method, including at least one laser for forming the at least one first and second regions. An apparatus for carrying out the method including a module for forming the at least one first and second regions by means of lasers, a transport device or feed device for transporting the transfer film and a device for arranging the transfer ply on the substrate.

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