Scientific evidence has shown that certain copper metal alloys have antimicrobial properties.1,3,4,5 Studies have also demonstrated that certain coatings containing these alloys applied to the surface of products can provide antimicrobial protection of the surface.2...
This post covers general information about preparing a facility for a physical vapor deposition (PVD) coating machine. If you purchase VaporTech® thin-film deposition equipment, we provide a detailed site preparation checklist, offer purchasing assistance if needed,...
You may love the durability and aesthetics of thin-film finishes and outsource that service but wonder how much it costs to PVD coat your products in-house. We at Vapor Technologies, Inc. (VaporTech®) talk to many manufacturers about physical vapor deposition (PVD)...
Does PVD coating add substantial costs to my product? A common misconception with a physical vapor deposition (PVD) finish is that PVD coating costs are high and will add substantial cost to a manufactured part. While having a small volume of parts coated by a...
Although some expertise is required to develop or customize new finishes, the day-to-day operation of a VaporTech® PVD (physical vapor deposition) system is quite simple – no Ph.D. required. First, a simple introduction to the PVD coating process Vapor Technologies,...