In the world of materials and finishes, Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC), also called amorphous carbon (a-C), is not one coating but an entire category of coating materials. DLC has properties that change depending on the bonding of the carbon atoms and presence or lack of...
Why our labs rock at PVD coating development Vapor Technologies, Inc., has built our reputation on the thin-film coatings we’ve developed for use in our Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) and Plasma-Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition (PE-CVD) coating equipment. We...
Download a PDF version of this case study PVD Coating System Case Study: Kitchen & bath fixture supplier increases ROI with unique coatings applied in-house PVD systems apply functional, durable, and decorative hard coatings that improve and add value to parts and...
The benefits of TiN and DLC biofunctional dental implant coatings “Increase Dental Implant Longevity with Bio-functional TiN & DLC Coatings” is an expert article featured in the latest issue of Medical Device Briefs. Written by VaporTech® R&D...
VaporTech President Dave Humenik: Speed production, reduce defects, avoid repackaging, reduce shipping costs, and customize your finishes with a compact PVD coating system Manufacturers have known for decades about the benefits of in-house PVD* coating: time savings,...
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...
