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Cathodic Arc Deposition: Definition, Process, and Main Industrial Applications
What is Cathodic Arc Deposition? Cathodic arc deposition is a PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) coating technique that uses a high-current electrical arc to instantaneously vaporize the target…
PVD vs. Electroplating: Differences, Advantages, and Limits
Surface Coating Technologies Compared The most widespread surface coating technologies in industry and high-end design are traditional electroplating (galvanic process) and PVD (Physical Vapor…
Vibratory finishing: what it is and how it works
What is "vibratory finishing" (or "tumbling")? Vibratory finishing (often referred to as barrel tumbling in industrial jargon) is a mass finishing process used for the preparation of metal…
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PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition): definition, operation and main applications
The PVD process, Physical Vapour Deposition. A technical overview of how it works, the materials involved, and its…
Outsourcing PVD and Galvanic Treatments: Advantages, Risks, and Strategies in Industrial Subcontracting
Is it better to invest in an in-house galvanic or PVD system, or to rely on an external supplier? Let’s analyze the…
Inauguration of the new LEM Manual Electroplating Plant “Fenice”
The "Fenice" manual electroplating plant has been inaugurated by LEM in Bucine, Arezzo.
50 years of LEM: a tribute to the past and a look into the future.
LEM celebrates the milestone of its 50th anniversary