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    All That Glitters is Not Gold—But It May Be Gold PVD Coating
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    One of the most frequent questions we get asked about our decorative PVD offerings is if it is possible to match the appearance of real gold...
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    A Brief Introduction to Tribological PVD Coatings
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    Why use physical vapor deposition (PVD) to create functional coatings? Since civilization started creating tools, we learned that having pro...
    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...
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    1 System, 2x Options for PVD Coating & Specialty Finishes
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    Manufacturing is complicated. Adding a PVD coating system shouldn’t be. “I’m afraid of investing in the wrong size system.” Do you need or f...
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    What is PVD Coating? An Introduction to Physical Vapor Deposition
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    People often ask us: “What is PVD coating?” Here’s a brief introduction.