AFM facilitates atomic resolution imaging of insulator and conductor surfaces. One of the techniques utilizing AFM is frequency-modulation AFM (FM-AFM), which has been used for the atomic-resolution ...

Thin film wear coatings play a crucial role in improving the longevity and functionality of a wide range of products, from industrial tools to everyday items such as razor blades. These coatings offer ...

Non-symmetrical freeform optics such as off-axis mirrors or parabolas create unique thin-film coating challenges. AccuCoat inc offers you our proven process from custom design to prototype, through ...

Plasma polymerization is a versatile technique that utilises plasma discharges to deposit ultra‐thin polymer films on various substrates. This method enables the synthesis of coatings with tailored ...

The global market for Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) Coating Systems was valued at USD 6923 Million in the year 2024 and is projected to reach a revised size of USD 13790 Million by 2031, growing at a ...

Scientists from the Madison Area Technical College in the United States have tested superhydrophobic self-cleaning, anti-soiling coatings that, if applied to photovoltaic modules, can purportedly ...

For thin film optical coatings, most critical production challenges appear in the first half of the manufacturing cycle, particularly in coating deposition methodologies. As explained by Ron Willey, ...

Researchers have found that they could use highly insulating aluminum-coated polymer film to improve the performance of ...

The picture that pops up before our inner eye when we hear the word "satellite" is probably this: Two extended solar "wings" ...

Ossila, a U.K.-based scientific equipment and materials supplier, has launched a new version of its slot die coater for research labs. It is suitable for teams working on thin film photovoltaics at ...

Thin films form the basis of many industries today, including semiconductors, electric vehicles, smart optical coatings, sophisticated medical equipment, and protective layers on high-temperature ...