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Exploring pulsed cathodic vacuum arcs in PVD coating technology 💓In the world of Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) coatings, pulsed cathodic vacuum arcs (pulsed-CVA) are making significant strides. 💓This technology offers improved plasma stability, precise thickness control, and reduced macroparticle production compared to traditional/conventional cathodic arc deposition. 🎠 In this carousel, we break down the key aspects of pulsed-CVA technology, its advantages, and its potential impact on coating quality and efficiency. 💓Whether you're in manufacturing, materials science, or just curious about things film industrial processes, swipe through to learn more about pulsed-CVA! Let’s PVD🌈 COAT the world 😎 #PVDCoating #MaterialsScience #IndustrialTechnology #ThinFilms

Researchers have pioneered a technique known as 'xolography' to harness the power of light-sensitive molecules. This method offers a fascinating way to create multi-component designs with intricate detailing. No longer reliant on layer-by-layer material deposition, we can now sculpt solid objects from a viscous liquid using light. This technique is faster and requires less costly equipment than other methods. Learn more here: #Xolography #ChemicalProcessing https://lnkd.in/eEwRed2f

🌐 Delve into the microscopic world, exploring the limits of materials 🔬 🚀 Full-field non-contact measurement — With XTDIC, we can monitor the full-field 3D strain and displacement of materials under various loading conditions in real-time, providing unprecedented insight into material science research. 🧬 Precise measurement at the microscopic scale — Whether it's composite materials, metal micro-materials, or biological tissues, XTDIC provides accurate mechanical property data, helping us better understand and predict material behavior. #XTDICTechnology #MaterialTesting #MicroscaleMechanics #FullFieldMeasurement #TechInnovation #MaterialScience

Enhancing Reactive Sputtering with KDF’s Advanced Sputter Sources Did you know KDF Technologies’ sputter sources, like the LMM (Linear Moving Magnetron) sputter source, are specifically designed for reactive sputtering processes? KDF's innovative design reduces the build-up of reacted species on the target surface, minimizing arcing and ensuring process stability. Discover how their technology can enhance your thin film manufacturing. #Semiconductor #ReactiveSputtering #KDFTechnologies #ProcessStability #Innovation #enablingtechnologyforabetterworld

MiniLab 060: Optimised for Magnetron Sputtering Thin Film Deposition. Introducing our MiniLab 060 PVD system, your solution for exceptional thin film deposition, optimised for magnetron sputtering. Key Features: • Modular design, adaptable to specific needs. • Front-loading box-type vacuum chamber. • Base pressure <5 × 10-7 mbar. • Suitable for metals, dielectrics, organics, accommodating up to 11” substrates. • Touchscreen or PC control, with comprehensive safety features. • Cleanroom compatibility and customizable options. Our MiniLab 060 supports a wide range of techniques, including E-beam and low-temperature evaporation, ideal for diverse research and production settings. Interested in advancing your deposition capabilities? Contact us for a tailored MiniLab 060 solution. #ThinFilmDeposition #MagnetronSputtering #MiniLab060 #ScientificInnovation

🔍 Feature Spotlight: Solidification of Liquid Bridges 🔍 In our latest Aspherix® 6.4.0 release, we’ve taken liquid bridge cohesion modeling to the next level by enabling solidification of liquid bridges! This new functionality is crucial for accurately simulating the behavior of particulate materials during drying processes, where liquid bridges between particles solidify, impacting material properties and interactions. By capturing these dynamics with greater precision, our software empowers industries handling powders, granules, or slurries to improve efficiency and predict product performance more reliably. This release reflects our commitment to providing advanced tools for your simulations. Stay tuned for more exciting updates! For further details, visit https://lnkd.in/dbp3G5KN or contact us directly. We're happy to assist! #IndustrialProcesses #Technology #Research #Aspherix #CFDEM #Innovation #particles #simulation #simulationsoftware #CFDEMcoupling #liquidbridges #solidification #particlesimulation #dryingprocesses #CFD #DEM #coupledsimulations #discreteelementmethod #release

Using magnetron #sputtering for physical vapor deposition (or #PVD ) coating creates dense #films with good adhesion. #Magnetronsputtering is excellent for #depositing substrates with high melting points that cannot be evaporated. Learn more in our video blog: https://hubs.ly/Q02V8Nyd0

❓ Why is the participation of Impedans Ltd, 🇮🇪 a specialist in plasma diagnostics, important to the ALD/ALE 2024 community ❓ 📖 In theory, atomic layer deposition (#ALD) is a self-limiting, two-step chemical vapour deposition (#CVD) process that allows precise control of atomic layer deposition. This method offers full 3D compliance and atomic level control of film thickness down to 1 Angstrom. While ALD and atomic layer etching (ALE) are highly successful, the search for new applications reveals a higher degree of complexity, as demonstrated by 🇨🇭 #Swiss 🇨🇭 contributions to this year’s ALD/ALE conference in Helsinki, Finland 🇫🇮 . 🔬 In his presentations, Léo Lapeyre of Empa emphasises the importance of simulation and experimental diagnostics to understand the role of sticking coefficients in the production of well-controlled sub-nanometre films, particularly for battery applications. Similarly, Camilla Minzoni of EMPA and Abdel Bensaoula, TOFWERK, discuss the use of advanced diagnostic tools, such as #TOFMS, to elucidate nucleation processes in ALD for metallic copper thin films. These findings highlight that these processes are often more complicated than they appear, and that experimental tools are required to provide verified information and deeper understanding. 🌩 The integration of plasma into ALD/ALE processes has the potential to overcome limitations associated with thermal equilibrium conditions, which are utilised by researchers, such as Fabian Steger of RhySearch and Amit Sharma (Swiss Cluster AG, booth 41) in their respective studies. Extensive research conducted over the past century has contributed to our understanding of the dynamics of many plasma processes. However, an important outcome of this ongoing research effort is the difficulty in predicting with precision how a plasma system will behave. To fully describe such a system, experimental results are required. The formation of ionisation waves, or striations, in the positive column of a DC glow discharge is one example of a phenomenon where the surprising behaviour of plasma can be readily observed with the naked eye.  💭 Experts in plasma diagnostics and ALD/ALE approach plasma processes from unique perspectives. None of these perspectives provide a comprehensive representation of the underlying reality. but their combination gives more relief to the perception of plasma assisted ALD/ALE. ➡ To answer the initial question, the involvement of #plasma #diagnostics experts, such as those from Impedans, significantly enhances the #ALDALE2024 conference, fostering a broader understanding and innovative advancements in the field. We wish a successful conference to all participants!

🌟 Excited to share our latest achievement! 🌟 Thrilled to announce our co-authorship of a groundbreaking publication on "Simulation and Optimization of Electromagnetic Stirring and Braking in Slab Continuous Casting Mold." You can explore this insightful piece in this year's ´Liquid Metal Processing & Casting Conference´, presented by Alija Vila for Primetals Technologies. Let's continue to push the boundaries of knowledge and innovation in the field together! 💡 #Research #SlabCasting #Innovation #ConferencePublication #particles #simulations #simulationsoftware #Aspherix #research #CFDEMcoupling #particlesimulation #CFD #DEM #coupledsimulations #academicresearch #academia #discreteelementmethod #processes #spraydrying #singledroplet #VOFmethod #productdesign #particlemorphology #masteringparticles

State of the art measurements from Techpap: Simpascan : dirt analyzer for large size samples, Mottling : surface roughness measurement, 2D Lab : formation measurement MorFi Neo : fiber characterization 3D Stick : stickies characterization