Sputtering Applications

Angstrom Sciences designs, engineers, and manufactures a complete line of magnetron sputtering cathodes for a variety of R&D and production applications. The solid construction, patented magnetron technology and turbulent water flow designed into every one of our magnetrons provides our customers the superior performance their processes demand - no matter what the application.

Aerospace & Defense

  • Heads-up cockpit displays
  • Jet turbine engines
  • Mirrors for optical and x-ray telescopes
  • Night vision equipment

Architectural Glass

  • Energy-producing glass
  • Low-emissivity glass
  • Building Integrated Photovoltaics

Automotive

  • Auto headlights and taillights
  • Auto trim components
  • Drive train bearings and components
  • Wheels and rims

Data Storage

  • DVDs
  • Laser disks
  • Magnetic disks (hard and floppy)
  • Microelectronic flash memory
  • Read/Write heads
  • CDs

Decorative

  • Appliance trim
  • Building glass
  • Building hardware
  • Clothing
  • Jewelry
  • Packaging
  • Plumbing fixtures
  • Toys

Electronics / Microelectronics

  • Flip-chip back side metalization
  • Gate dielectric
  • Interlayer dielectric
  • On-chip interconnects and interlevel bias
  • Passive thin film components
  • Printed circuit boards
  • Sensors
  • Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) devices

Energy

  • Efficient signage
  • Gas turbine blade coatings
  • Outdoor display systems
  • Solar panels

Lighting

  • Emission filters
  • Energy-efficient lighting
  • IR intensifiers
  • Traffic signals
  • Collimnators and reflectors

Medical

  • Angioplasty devices
  • Anti-rejection coatings
  • Radiation capsules
  • Dental implants

Optics

  • Anti-reflective/Anti-glare coatings
  • Cable communications
  • Laser lenses
  • Optical filters for achromatic lenses
  • Spectroscopy

Security

  • Markings and holograms for currency, etc.
  • Night vision/infrared equipment
  • One-way security windows

Wear Coatings

  • Anti-corrosion coatings
  • Anti-seize coatings
  • Dies and molds
  • Sewing needles
  • Tool and drill bit hardening