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Which PVD Method to Use: Magnetron Sputtering v. Evaporation

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The most common types of physical vapor deposition (PVD) are magnetron sputtering and evaporation, which could be either thermal or electron beam (e-beam). How do you determine when to use which method? First, let’s take a look at how each one works. What is Magnetron Sputtering? Sputter deposition is excellent for materials with high melting… Read More

The 5 Major Benefits of IAD

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In our last post, Why Use IAD, we talked about how IAD (Ion Assisted Deposition) works, and some of its benefits. This time, we’re going to dive into the five biggest benefits of using IAD and take a look at some options you have regarding your ion source. The Benefits of IAD Improved film properties:… Read More

Why Use IAD (Ion Assisted Deposition)?

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Take advantage of: Reduced cost of ownership Long mean time between maintenance (MTBM) Higher ROI & throughput With ion assisted deposition (IAD, sometimes also called ion beam assisted deposition), you can achieve performance similar to ion beam sputtering (IBS, also known as IBD, for ion beam deposition) but at a lower total cost of ownership… Read More