Spartek Completes acquisition of Marca Coating Technologies
Spartek announced it completed its acquisition of Marca Technologies in a union of two North American vacuum metallizers.
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Problem Solved: Brasstech Shines with 2 PVD Systems
Brasstech, a manufacturer of Newport Brass and Ginger brands kitchen and bath products, knows what it takes to differentiate from competitors.
Society of Vacuum Coaters Seeks Papers for 2023 Conference
The Society of Vacuum Coaters is seeking presenters for its 2023 conference next May.
Analysis Of Mechanical And Thermal Stresses Due To TiN Coating Of Fe Substrate By Physical Vapor Deposition
The residual stress generated after thin layer TiN coating by Physical Vapor Deposition is reducing the mechanical and tribological properties of TiN.
New BMW Grille Has ‘Self-Healing” Vacuum Coating
The front-end design of the new BMW iX gives it an eye-catching presence, but it also has a ingenious new coating system on the kidney grille.
SVC Foundation Awards Several College Scholarships
The Society of Vacuum Coaters (SVC) Foundation Scholarship Fund has awarded several scholarships to students studying a field related to vacuum coating technology.
Society of Vacuum Coaters' TechCon to be Virtual
The Society of Vacuum Coaters Board of Directors has decided to cancel the in-person 2021 TechCon, and will instead hold as virtual event May 3 to May 7.
First Surgical Implant Of Spinal Device Coated With Thin, Ion-Assisted Titanium Coating Technology
N2 Biomedical, a leading provider of coating and surface treatment solutions to the medical device industry, announced that the first PEEK interbody fusion device coated with the company's thin titanium coating technology was successfully implanted in a patient.
Developing a Reactive Magnetron Sputtered ZrCN Decorative Coating for Plastic Substrates
In the market for eye-catching finishes, there is a persistent desire for a dark, high gloss look on both metal and plastic parts. The automotive fashion trend emphasizes subdued metallic palettes that provide a sense of depth and refinement.
PureForge Expands Production Line
PureForge, an advanced nano-surface technology company, has recently expanded its Atomic-Forged production line with the addition of another Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) System as well as incremental enhancements with other associated production equipment.
Large E-Beam Gun Series Increases Capacities for Extended Deposition
Ferrotec Corporation announced the XL-series of large electron beam sources, increased capacity e-beam guns for deposition processes that require extended operation cycles.
Aerospace Industry Turns to PVD to Replace Hard Chrome
The search for a suitable replacement to hard chrome on aerospace components has been a key supply chain priority for aircraft manufacturers.
Voestalpine Eifeler Coatings Opens PVD Facility in Tennessee
Voestalpine Eifeler Coatings opened their newest coatings facility in Cleveland, Tennessee, just north of Chattanooga.
