There are many different types of ion sources used in vacuum coating. The main ones are: high frequency ion sources, arc discharge ion sources, Kaufmann ion sources, radio frequency ion sources, Hall ion sources, cold cathode ion sources, electron cyclotron ion sources, anode layer ion sources, inductively coupled ion sources and probably many other types of ion sources that have not been mentioned. Read More

PVD coatings are currently available in dark gold, light gold, coffee, bronze, grey, black, grey-black and seven colours. The colour of the coating can be controlled by controlling the relevant parameters during the coating process; the colour can be quantified by measuring the colour with relevant instruments after the coating is completed to determine whether the colour produced meets the requirements. Read More

Vacuum coaters are becoming more and more widely used, but do you know how to maintain them? Read More

PVD processes can generally be divided into three types, namely vacuum vapour deposition, sputter coating and ion plating. The main barriers in the pvd coating materials industry are: technical barriers, financial barriers, talent barriers, and brand barriers Read More