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Ceramic sputtering targets have come a long way

Ceramic sputtering targets have come a long way

More durable…better electrical and optical properties…smart. First used tens of thousands of years ago for tiles, bricks and pottery, ceramic … Read More

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Why Sputtering Matters to Your Manufacturing Success - Process Materials

Why Sputtering Matters to Your Manufacturing Success

If you’re working in semiconductors, solar, optics, or advanced coatings, chances are you rely on thin film deposition to deliver … Read More

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Process Materials Backing plate produced using in sputtering target technology

Why are backing plates for sputtering targets important?

Backing plates mount the sputtering target in the sputtering system, so their selection is critical. Process Materials manufactures standard and … Read More

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Process Materials, Powder Elements used in Sputtering Technology

Why does impurity in a sputtering material matter?

Impurity in a sputtering material affects the quality of the deposited thin film. It causes issues like poor adhesion, non-uniformity, … Read More

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Thin film applications using sputtering targets

What thin film PVD applications use sputtering targets?

Industries that use thin film PVD applications will use Sputtering targets. Process Materials provides reflective, electrical, decorative and wear-resistant properties

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Process Materials - Sputter target materials used in sputtering targets

Sputter Target Materials – How to choose?

Choosing the proper Sputter Target Material is as important as choosing the format.  Process Materials has a wide variety of … Read More

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Process Materials Trade Shows

Process Materials Trade Shows schedule is set for 2025. Our top priority when choosing these shows is to provide a

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Vacuum Metallurgy

Three Reasons for Vacuum Metallurgy

There are three basic reasons for vacuum processing of metals: Elimination of contamination from the processing environment Reduction of the … Read More

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Sputtering Target Tube

What is the Proper Way to Handle Tube Targets?

Process Materials carries exceptionally high standards on all products.  To assist our customers with proper handling of target tubes, we recommend

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Crucible Liner sputtering target format

Optimal Performance of Crucible Liners

For optimal performance the correct crucible liner is imperative, Process Materials offers Alumina Al2O3, Intermetallic BN-TiB2, Copper, Tantalum, Graphite, Tungsten, … Read More

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