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  1. Webpage Coating Materials News & More | May 2022 Vol 32 Issue 1

    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.

  2. Webpage Coating Materials News & More | November 2021 Vol 31 Issue 4

    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.

  3. Webpage Coating Materials News & More | August 2021 Vol 31 Issue 3

    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.

  4. Webpage Semiconductor Device Coatings, Materials & Processes May 2021 Vol 31 Issue 2

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

  5. Webpage PVD Principles Key to the Microelectronics Industry February 2021 Vol 31 Issue 1

    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.

  6. Webpage Designs and Materials for General and High Pulse Rate Laser Reflectors November 2020 Vol 30 Issue 4

    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.

  7. Webpage Applications of Filters to Biochemical and Pathological Detection August 2020 Vol 30 Issue 3

    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.

  8. Webpage Coatings for Space Applications Coating Materials News May 2020 Vol 30 Issue 2

    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.

  9. Webpage CMN February 2020 - Materials and Processes for 1064nm Mirrors with High LIDT

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

  10. Coating Materials News November 2019 - Control of Mechanical Stress as Related to Deposition Process

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

  11. Webpage Notes of Deposition Processes and Applications

    A discussion on deposition processes and applications.

  12. Webpage Studies Toward Improving The Laser Damage Resistance of UV Coatings

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

  13. Webpage Tribological and Decorative Coatings

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

  14. PDF Document Technical Paper - Improving the Laser Damage Resistance of UV Coatings

    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.

  15. PDF Document Coating Materials News Vol 28 Issue 4

    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.”

  16. PDF Document Coating Materials News Vol 28 Issue 3

    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.

  17. PDF Document Technical Paper - Ultra Violet Coating Technology

    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.

  18. Webpage Ultra Violet Coating Technology

    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.

  19. PDF Document Coating Materials News Vol 28 Issue 2

    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.

  20. Webpage Fundamentals of Thin-Film Growth

    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.

  21. PDF Document Coating Materials News Vol 28 Issue 1

    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.

  22. Webpage Coating Materials and Processes for the Long-Wave Thermal Band

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

  23. Webpage Ion Beam Sputtering for Dense Oxide Coatings

    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.

  24. PDF Document Coating Materials News Vol 27 Issue 4

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

  25. Webpage Commonalities Between UV and IR Materials

    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.

  26. Webpage Hyperspectral Coating Challenges

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

  27. PDF Document Coating Materials News Vol 27 Issue 3

    Technical articles on deposition processes and materials from Materion.

  28. Webpage Manufacturing Metal Alloy Sputtering Targets Presentation

    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.

  29. Webpage Achieving Mechanically Durable Coatings

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

  30. PDF Document Technical Paper-Achieving Mechanically Durable Coatings

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

  31. Webpage Manufacturing Critical Optical Coating Materials

    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.

  32. Webpage Reactive and Non-Reactive Deposition

    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.

  33. PDF Document Technical Paper-Reactive and Non-Reactive Deposition

    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.

  34. PDF Document Coating Materials News Vol 27 Issue 2

    Technical articles on deposition processes and materials from Materion.

  35. Webpage The Evolution of Photo-Voltaic Solar Cell Technology

    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.

  36. Webpage Materions Role in Solar Power

    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.

  37. PDF Document Coating Materials News Vol 27 Issue 1

    Technical articles on deposition processes and materials from Materion.

  38. Webpage Battery Materials and Challenges of Today

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

  39. Web Page Coating Materials and Technology for Long Range IR Coatings

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

  40. Web Page Face to Face Brendan Liddle

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

  41. Web Page Face to Face Brian Mandiak

    Meet Materion Regional Sales Manager for Eastern US and Canada.

  42. Web Page Face to Face Don Klimkowicz

    Meet the President of Materion Advanced Materials Group.

  43. Web Page Face to Face EJ Strother

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

  44. Web Page Face to Face Rick Vehlow

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

  45. Web Page Face to Face Samuel Pellicori

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

  46. Web Page Materials and Deposition Technology for Coating Optical Surfaces

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

  47. Web Page Minimizing Costs of Precious Metals in Compound Semiconductors

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

  48. Web Page Nickel, Gold and Silver-Critical Materials

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

  49. Web Page Oxides and Nitrides of Aluminum

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

  50. PDF icon Technical Paper-Coating Processes Evolve

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

  51. Web Page Understanding Deep Ultra Violet Coatings

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

  52. PDF icon Technical Paper-Oxides and Nitrides of Aluminum

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

  53. PDF icon TechnicalPaper-Materials and Deposition Technology for Coating Optical Surfaces

    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.

  54. PDF icon Technical Paper-Coating Materials and Technology for Long Range IR Coatings

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

  55. Web Page Thin Film Coating Materials

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

  56. Web Page Transparent Conductive Thin Films

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

  57. Web Page Yttrium Fluoride Processes

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

  58. Webpage Optical Coatings for Harsh Environments

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

  59. Webpage Challenges to Hyperspectral Applications

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

  60. PDF icon Technical Paper-Coating Materials for High Reflectors

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

  61. Webpage Face to Face Jaya Pillai

    Meet Materion's Materials & Trade Compliance Manager

  62. PDF icon Coating Materials News Vol 25 Issue 1 March 2015

    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.

  63. PDF icon Coating Materials News Vol 25 Issue 2 June 2015

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

  64. PDF icon Coating Materials News Vol 25 Issue 3 October 2015

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

  65. Web Page Coating Principles-Dielectric Material for Your Application

    Materion employs multiple technologies to improve coating materials and processes.

  66. Web Page Coating Processes Evolve

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

  67. Web Page Continuous Improvement Awards

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

  68. Webpage Choosing Appropriate Backing Plates

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

  69. PDF Document Coating Materials News Vol 26 Issue 1

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

  70. PDF Document Coating Materials News Vol 26 Issue 2

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

  71. PDF Document Coating Materials News Vol 26 Issue 3

    Technical articles on deposition processes and materials from Materion.

  72. PDF Document Coating Materials News Vol 26 Issue 4

    Technical articles on deposition processes and materials from Materion.

  73. Webpage Coatings Used In Space

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

  74. Webpage Commonly Used Deposition Processes and Materials

    Keeping pace with advancing technology at Materion

  75. Webpage Face to Face Tim Landvatter

    Meet Materion Senior Development Chemist

  76. Webpage Face to Face with Kent Hutchings

    Meet Materion's Technical Manager for New Product Development

  77. Webpage High Performance Fluoride Compounds

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

  78. Webpage Magnesium Fluoride-Highly Engineered for a Range of Uses

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

  79. Webpage Reactive Deposition-Enabling Enhanced Thin Film Performance

    Reactive Deposition-Enabling Enhanced Thin Film Performance

  80. PDF Document Technical Paper-Commonly Used Deposition Processes and Materials

    Keeping pace with advancing technology at Materion

  81. PDF Document Technical Paper-Reactive Deposition-Enabling Enhanced Thin Film Performance

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

  82. PDF Document Technical Paper-Coatings Used in Space

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

  83. PDF Document Technical Paper-Optical Coatings for Harsh Environments

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