Coating Materials News & More

The May 2022 issue of Coating Materials News & More explores the heightened challenges of materials and deposition technology by reviewing the changing damage mechanisms that occur at increasing repetition rates, at even the most mature central wavelengths. Ultrafast lasers enable more sophisticated sensing, surgical, and finishing technologies that are emerging in life sciences and industry.

The November 2021 issue of Coating Materials News & More explores the essential considerations related to producing stable optical coatings and materials for use in spaceflight applications.

The August 2021 issue of Coating Materials News & More pays tribute to the late Angus Macleod through several written pieces. Here is a personal reflection by Sam Pellicori, a discussion of the building blocks Angus used to connect to engineers by Len Traub, and an article that was written by Angus for CMN - initially published in 2001- about the pitfalls of thin film property measurement.

In the May 2021 issue of Coating Materials News & More, Samuel Pellicori and David Sanchez discuss semiconductor device coatings, materials and processes.

In the February 2021 issue of Coating Materials News & More, Samuel Pellicori and David Sanchez discuss the materials, processes, and applications relative to the world of microelectronics.

In the November 2020 issue of Coating Materials News' technical paper, Samuel Pellicori and David Sanchez discuss standard and advanced reflector designs, materials, and their applications.

In the August issue of Coating Materials News' technical paper, Samuel Pellicori and David Sanchez discuss roles that precision bandpass filters play to parse, measure and monitor essential properties to aid in the detection, diagnosis, tracking, and conquering of the coronavirus.

In the May issue of Coating Materials News' technical paper, Samuel Pellicori and David Sanchez discuss the functional applications of materials and coatings that are essential surface treatments for spacecraft and instruments.

A discussion on the various coating processes and materials that increase the Laser Induced Damage Thresholds (LIDT) of coated surfaces.

A discussion on mechanical stress as a result of the deposition process.

A discussion on deposition processes and applications.

A discussion of the contribution different materials and processes can make in enhancing the resistance of ultra violet coatings to laser induced damage.

A discussion about tribological and decorative coatings, including applications, materials, coatings, and deposition processes.

Read a discussion on key aspects of optical coating and Laser Induced Damage Threshold (LIDT). How different materials and processes play a part in the durability of coatings.

This issue of the CMN newsletter features two technical papers: “Studies Toward Improving the Laser Damage Resistance of UV Coatings” and “A Basic Study on ZrOx Rotatable Sputtering.”

This issue of the CMN newsletter features a technical paper “Ultra Violet Coating Technology: Materials and Processes” plus information on Materion’s upcoming tradeshow events.

This article outlines the application of fluoride compounds to satisfy special coating requirements in the DUV spectral region, and the materials and processes involved for manufacturing and depositing these critical materials.

This article outlines the application of fluoride compounds to satisfy special coating requirements in the DUV spectral region, and the materials and processes involved for manufacturing and depositing these critical materials.

This issue of the CMN newsletter features a technical paper, "Fundamentals of Thin-Film Growth & Influences on Mechanical and Environmental Durability Properties" and an article on the growing market for innovative OLED Materials.

Advances in thin-film coating technology during the past decades have focused on improving the quality of deposited layers through refinements in materials and deposition processes.

This issue of the Materion newsletter contains technical articles on Coating Materials & Processes for the Long-Wave Thermal Band and an in-depth discussion of Ion Beam Sputtering for Dense Oxide Coatings.

Learn why longer wavelengths require different materials that exhibit low absorption.

Ion beam sputtering (IBS) was developed to enhance these properties: environmental stability, laser damage threshold and optical absorption. IBS today produces the highest quality oxide-compound films.

Technical articles on UV, IR and hyperspectral coating materials from Materion.

The choice of materials employed in coating designs is primarily differentiated by the operating wavelength range. The available materials are, however, not strictly segregated to either short- or long-wavelength candidates, but overlap exist in spectral range applicability.

The latest article in a series, this article we will look into several critical fluoride compounds for UV, VIS & IR films.

Technical articles on deposition processes and materials from Materion.

Presentation highlights from Materion's David Sanchez's presentation at the recent 14th International Symposium on Sputtering and Plasma Processes (ISSP 2017) at the Kanazawa Institute of Technology in Japan.

Explore how to engineer thin-film coatings to withstand abrasive and impact forces involves complex physics and chemistry problem solving.

This technical paper explores engineering thin-film coatings to withstand abrasive and impact forces involves complex physics and chemistry problem solving.

Whether through sputtering or evaporation processes, engineers strive to optimize thin film properties at the most reasonable cost. In comparison to other metals, Silicon has complex origins and remains fragile and temperamental.

Previous Coating Materials News issues have discussed Reactive and Non-Reactive Deposition in relation to specific materials; this article is an overview of the technology.

Physical vapor deposition (PVD) processes are the most commonly used deposition techniques for the widest variety of materials and coating applications. This technical paper compares PVD processes.

Technical articles on deposition processes and materials from Materion.

In the early 1990s, the technology used for photo-voltaic space solar cells diverged from the silicon technology used for terrestrial panels. Read more about the advances in materials and processes.

Materion contributes a broad range of specialized materials used in various solar components. These items comprise the fundamental building blocks that power homes, municipalities and satellites.

Technical articles on deposition processes and materials from Materion.

Materion R&D pushing boundaries in energy storage with new battery materials.

This Materion technical paper discusses new developments in infrared materials and the growing numbe of applications for IR coatings.

Meet Materion's Sr Development Chemist from Milwaukee WI supporting new product development for the inorganic chemicals business.

Meet Materion Regional Sales Manager for Eastern US and Canada.

Meet the President of Materion Advanced Materials Group.

Meet Materion's Vice President of marketing & Sales for the Advanced Materials business.

Meet Materion's Advanced Materials group Product Specialist from the Milwaukee WI facility.

Meet Sam Pellicori, an optical coating expert with a long-term association with Materion.

This Materion Technical Paper covers the components of the deposition process for optical coatings.

Materion’s chemical etch cleaning technology increases refine yield and minimizes costs.

Materion is a global innovator of metals applications dedicated to providing the right materials for the job.

This Materion technical paper discusses the applications and deposition processes of films of the oxygen and nitrogen compounds of aluminum.

Materion Technical Paper discussing the evolution of coating processes to satisfy special optical requirements.

Read this Materion technical paper for a better understanding of the special amterial requirements for DUV coating materials.

This Materion technical paper discusses the applications and deposition processes of films of the oxygen and nitrogen compounds of aluminum.

In this paper Materion provides an overview of the materials and processes employed to make coatings for use at wavelength regions between UV and far IR.

This paper discusses the new developments in IR materials and technology, and the growth of applications for IR coatings.

Materion offers a comprehensive range of coating materials products and technical guidance in selecting the best available option.

A Materion review of the issues relating to coatings on polymers. Also, other concerns about TCO and AZO materials.

Materion discusses how ultra high purity yttrium fluoride contributes to improved performance.

Read Materion paper on extreme stresses faced by optical coatings in operational environments.

Materion takes a look at thin film materials & enhanced processes for sophisticated applications.

Materion technical paper reviews considerations involved in design and production of optical coating materials.

Meet Materion's Materials & Trade Compliance Manager

Read about deep ultra violet coatings and their material requirements as well as how a variety of forms influence coating outcomes in this latest Materion newsletter.

Materion's newsletter provides updated information on Inorganic Chemiclas & Thin Film Coating Materials

This issue of Materion's CMN includes properties comparisons of oxides and nitrides of alumninum and information on transparent conductive thin films.

Materion employs multiple technologies to improve coating materials and processes.

Materion technical paper discusses the evolution of coating processes and satisfying special optical requirements.

Materion Advanced Materials Group awards employee teams for their commitment to excellence and for creating value for customers.

Often overlooked factors. Consider Materion's backing plate offerings.

Technical information on inorganic chemicals and thin film coating materials from the experts at Materion.

This issue of Materion's CMN newsletter includes a technical paper on coatings used in space and information on choosing appropriate backing plates.

Technical articles on deposition processes and materials from Materion.

Technical articles on deposition processes and materials from Materion.

Requirements and solutions for the space environment. Materion provides critical optical coatings.

Keeping pace with advancing technology at Materion

Meet Materion Senior Development Chemist

Meet Materion's Technical Manager for New Product Development

Materion introduces innovative fluoride starter sources for quality thin film optical coating.

Materion's expanded fluoride portfolio spans the optics, photovoltaic, phosphor & battery materials industries with products to suit multiple applications.

Reactive Deposition-Enabling Enhanced Thin Film Performance

Keeping pace with advancing technology at Materion

Take a closer look at reactive deposition processes in Materion Technical Paper.

Requirements and Solutions in the space environment. Materion's critical optical coatings.

Read Materion paper on extreme stresses faced by optical coatings in operational environments.