Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) acts as a single-layer anti-reflection coating for high-index substrates. It also provides wear and chemical resistance, making it ideal for optical elements used in harsh environments.

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BIO-ENGINEERING

DLC coatings offer excellent biocompatibility, wear resistance, and diffusion resistance, making them suitable for medical and biological applications.

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

DLC enhances components with wear and corrosion resistance, low friction, and good thermal conductivity—ideal for demanding mechanical environments.

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AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Dielectric thin films via ion beam sputtering and reactive magnetron sputtering
• Use of ion beams and plasma to enhance thin film performance
• Surface cleaning and activation for thin film deposition across various processes

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DLC ON A WIDE VARIETY OF SUBSTRATES

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  IR OPTICS: • Silicon • Germanium • Chalcogenide Glass
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  PLASTICS: • Ultem • Polycarbonate • Polyimide • PEEK
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  GLASS: • Crown Glass • UV Fused Silica (UVFS) • SF11 • Sapphire
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  METALS: • Aluminum • Copper • High-Carbon Steel

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AVAILABLE DLC PROCESSES

• Low-index DLC optimized for adhesion on Ultem (ideal for MEMS devices)
• High-index DLC for IR optics such as Germanium and Silicon
• DLC on GASIR (and similar materials) using proprietary stress-relief techniques and dual hydrocarbon gases
• DLC on IG-6 with a tailored binding layer
• Stress-reduced DLC coatings for enhanced durability

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