Capabilities

Deposition, processing, and analysis — under one roof.

Use the tools yourself as a trained facility user, or engage our team for process development, prototyping, and production services.

User Facility — Deposition & Processing

Hands-on, open-access instrumentation

Sputter Deposition

Multiple magnetron sputter systems for thin-film research and development

Thermal Evaporation

Vacuum thermal evaporators for metals and organic thin films

Vacuum Heat Treatment

High-temperature vacuum ovens for annealing and materials processing

Vacuum Thin-Film Processes

Specialized vacuum processing for advanced film architectures

Plasma Treatments

Surface activation, cleaning, and modification

Batch Production Line

In-line multi-target sputter system for substrates up to 48" wide — feasibility to pilot scale

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Analytical & Characterization Services

Full-service analysis by expert staff

Electron Microscopy

SEM imaging & analysis with EDS, EBSD, CL · FIB-SEM · FIB lamella preparation · TEM & TEM-EDS

X-Ray Diffraction

Powder XRD · Multipurpose XRD · Single-crystal XRD

Spectroscopy

FTIR · FTIR microscopy · ICP-MS elemental analysis

Process Development

Custom thin-film process design, optimization, and scale-up support

Prototyping & Feasibility

Batch production of thin films for testing, validation, and proof-of-concept

Consultation

Expert guidance on materials selection, deposition strategy, and characterization planning

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