Chromium nitride (Cr-N) coatings fabricated by physical vapor deposition (PVD) have gained significant interest in the field of surface protection with the exceptional hardness, robust adhesion to substrates, and superior wear resistance.
Techniques Surfaces Holdings has acquired Vergason Technology, a vacuum metalizing and physical vapor deposition (PVD) coatings provider.
In this study, we used the depth-sensing indentation technique to determine the cracking resistance of different PVD hard coatings deposited on tool steel substrates.
Several investigations on physical vapor deposition (PVD) coated steel substrates under cyclic bending load have reported an increase in fatigue strength of the coated compound.
Spartek announced it completed its acquisition of Marca Technologies in a union of two North American vacuum metallizers.
Brasstech, a manufacturer of Newport Brass and Ginger brands kitchen and bath products, knows what it takes to differentiate from competitors.
The Society of Vacuum Coaters is seeking presenters for its 2023 conference next May.
The residual stress generated after thin layer TiN coating by Physical Vapor Deposition is reducing the mechanical and tribological properties of TiN.
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.
The Society of Vacuum Coaters (SVC) Foundation Scholarship Fund has awarded several scholarships to students studying a field related to vacuum coating technology.
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.
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.
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, 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.
Ferrotec Corporation announced the XL-series of large electron beam sources, increased capacity e-beam guns for deposition processes that require extended operation cycles.
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 opened their newest coatings facility in Cleveland, Tennessee, just north of Chattanooga.
