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...
Ever see an older house with pink bathtubs, avocado green refrigerators, and black toilets and wonder what folks were thinking back then? Some trends don’t age well. Fortunately, today’s physical vapor deposition (PVD) color trends are more subtle, sophisticated, and...
People often ask us: “What is PVD coating?” Here’s a brief introduction. This blog post is meant as a high-level overview, but we here at Vapor Technologies, Inc. (VaporTech®) are here to help you learn more. For additional information, download our...
Titanium Nitride (TiN) coating is one of the most well-known physical vapor deposition (PVD) choices and has been a mainstay of product finishing for decades. Customers like TiN because of its good mechanical properties and lustrous gold color. The combination of a...
Physical vapor deposition (PVD) and diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating benefits, types, processes, preparation, and equipment are complex topics that experts in the field deserve to be answered accurately. For this reason, Vapor Technologies, Inc. (VaporTech®) is...
Performance PVD coatings improve the surface properties of machine components and tooling used in fabrication processes. Some applications are: PVD coating for cutting tools PVD coating for molds and dies PVD coating for precision components Substrate selection for...
