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    Applications of PVD coatings in technology

    Which PVD Coating is Right for You? [web...

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    Physical vapor deposition (PVD) coatings bring surface characteristics that add value to products and colors, enhancing their appearance and differentiating them from the competition.

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    Cathodic Arc vs Magnetron Sputtering in Vapor Deposition
    Sputtering vs. Cathodic Arc: Which Physical Vapor Deposition Process Should You Use?
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    PVD Coating Techniques: Cathodic arc and magnetron sputtering are key methods for industrial thin-film coatings. Shared Characteristics: Bot...
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    All That Glitters is Not Gold—But It May Be Gold PVD Coating
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    Gold color PVD coatings: VaporTech gold and rose gold PVD coatings mimic the appearance of gold alloys, offering wear-resistant finishes in ...
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    A Brief Introduction to Tribological PVD Coatings
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    Tool performance: PVD coatings provide hard finishes that improve surface properties such as wear and cutting resistance without altering a ...
    Copper Alloys’ Antimicrobial Effects Make PVD Copper Coatings an Ideal Solution
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    Scientific evidence shows that certain copper metal alloys have antimicrobial properties.1,3,4,5 Studies have also demonstrated that when ce...
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    3 Compact PVD Coating Systems That Deliver Big Results [updated]
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    Benefits of In-House PVD Coating Equipment VaporTech President Dave Humenik: Speed production, reduce defects, avoid repackaging, reduce shi...