Thin films
Information guide
Innovation often involves new materials, but these are far from being all new molecules or revolutionary alloys. In most cases, innovation involves improving the qualities of existing materials by treating their surface, either by adding one or more layers or by changing the physical characteristics of the surface. This means, for example, maintaining the mechanical qualities of a material while improving its resistance to corrosion by modifying its surface. The scope of use of vacuum in the treatment of materials is constantly growing because these treatments offer qualities of adhesion, cleanliness and repeatability, while at the same time making it possible to avoid the problems of effluent from wet deposits. Moreover, these are efficient deposits, i.e. requiring only small quantities of precursors (gas, liquid or solid materials)…