PVD coatings in consumer electronics offer opportunities by enhancing product aesthetics and durability while meeting sustainability and regulatory demands. Advancements in functional surfaces and ...

Mustang Vacuum Systems' innovative PVD systems have taken the world by storm, with over 300 new systems installed into existing production lines over the past 10 years. AZoM spoke to Dan Downey, of ...

The world of 3D printing is rapidly evolving, offering endless possibilities in the creation of complex, intricate parts. Yet, one key issue that continues to challenge this advanced technology is the ...

The problem being addressed by the U.S. Army was that wear and corrosion require the artillery personnel to replace chromium-coated spindles well before they reach their usable end-of-life. The ...

Typical physical-vapor-deposition (PVD) hard coatings are 20 times thinner than a human hair, yet they can drastically improve performance, boost reliability, and extend service lives of tool and ...

Growing demand for sustainable coatings, supply chain adaptations, and technical advancements in PVD present significant ...

: An example of a physical vapor deposition (PVD) coating is Oerlikon Balzers’ BALINIT C. The coating is a WC/C ductile carbide carbon coating that is highly resistant to adhesive wear (scuffing) in ...

For the most part of its long history, the clock has been an essential tool in not only telling time, but also in navigation. Due to war and improved globalization and commerce, the wristwatch ...

PFÄFFIKON, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oerlikon, a leading provider of surface technology and additive manufacturing solutions, is pleased to announce its participation at the IMTS 2024 exhibitions.