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Custom Deposition Systems

In the optics industry, customers often face unique challenges that demand highly specialized solutions. Custom precision optical coating systems can be difficult to source—especially from providers with deep, practical knowledge of the coating process. At Vacuum Innovations, we bring together advanced technical expertise, extensive system design experience, and a strong foundation in proven coating methodologies to support your most ambitious projects. From large-aperture space optics to high-intensity laser coatings for fusion research, we deliver custom-engineered solutions with the precision and reliability your application demands.

Configuration

  • Future-ready design enables seamless upgrades and adaptation to evolving requirements

  • Fully customizable tooling and fixturing options

  • Precise thickness and uniformity control through multi-source monitoring

  • Stable and reliable operating environment with robust pumping, consistent heating, and minimal contamination

  • Scalable platform suitable for applications ranging from small-scale R&D to mid-volume production

  • Supports integration of multiple material or process sources

  • Custom-engineered solutions available for specialized applications, including GLAD, laser damage testing, and aerospace/defense

  • User-centric design ensures operator-friendly interface and simplified maintenance

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VI - ELI Chamber
VI Chamber - ELI Beamlines

Capability/ Compatibility

  • Integration of multiple deposition techniques within a single system

  • Enables broad wavelength coverage across a wide spectral range

  • Compatible with a diverse array of substrate materials and geometries

  • Designed to meet stringent environmental standards, including MIL-SPEC, aerospace, defense, medical, and laser applications

  • Offers high flexibility in multilayer coating stack design and configuration

  • Delivers repeatable, production-ready performance for consistent output

  • Utilizes software-controlled process recipes for precision and repeatability 

Control

  • Real-time process monitoring and feedback for enhanced control

  • Comprehensive recipe storage and management capabilities

  • High-precision substrate tooling and motion control systems

  • Consistent and reliable environmental regulation for process stability

  • Independent power and rate control for multiple deposition sources

  • Intuitive, user-friendly interface for streamlined operation

  • Semi-automated control features to optimize workflow and reduce operator load

VI Chamber - Interior ELI Beamlines

Cost

  • Investing in quality reduces the need for costly future upgrades

  • Minor upgrades serve as temporary solutions – robust process control prevents expensive downtime

  • Reduced labor costs and accelerated turnaround times

  • Consistent, repeatable, and reliable performance – operational consistency is key

  • Minimized total cost of ownership

  • Expert support delivered alongside a world-class system

  • Greater investment in systems enables access to higher-value projects

Let us design your next custom system!

VI Spirograph
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