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    VaporTech: Celebrating 30 Years of Innov...

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    A look back at the history and achievements of Vapor Technologies, Inc. (VaporTech®), a leader in the physical vapor deposition (PVD) industry and a proud member of the Masco family.

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    Enhance Implants & Surgical Instruments with PVD Coatings Applied In-House
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    Metal ion release, wear/friction reduction, osteointegration/cell attachment, and appearance are important characteristics for orthopedic, s...
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    Why Is Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) Also Called ‘Vacuum Coating’  Or ‘Vacuum Deposition?’
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    All the different terminology around PVD coatings can be confusing. PVD stands for physical vapor deposition. The word is sometimes used int...
    Color PVD Coatings: The Future Is Bright
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    How are PVD color coatings made, and what colors can you get? Read on. To create color PVD finishes, you deposit films with specific stoichi...
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    How a PVD Coater – and the PVD Process – Work: VT-1500i™ System VIDEO
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    Welcome to a video overview of the VT-1500i™ PVD coating system, one of our most popular physical vapor deposition machines. This system can...
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    PVD-Finish Faucets and Fixtures with Coatings Trusted by Global Manufacturers
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    How good are your faucet and architectural hardware coatings? Consumers care about style, color, and durability. You are producing the style...
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    What Is Titanium Nitride Coating—and What Are TiN Coatings Used For?
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    Titanium Nitride (TiN) coating is one of the most well-known physical vapor deposition (PVD) choices and has been a mainstay of product fini...