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Sputtering: What It Is, How It Works, and PVD Applications
What is "sputtering"? Sputtering is a Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) technique used to create thin films on a substrate through the ion bombardment of a solid material, known as the target. The…
How a PVD System Works: Technologies and Processes Explained
Inside LEM PVD Division How does a Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) system actually operate? What are the key steps that transform a metal component into a product with a resistant, uniform, and…
PVD and Electroplating: Current Trends and Future Scenarios for Metal Finishes
The Macro-Trend in Surface Finishes In 2026, surface finishing is a fully-fledged design element. It no longer responds solely to decorative logic but integrates aesthetics, functionality, and…
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Water management and treatment in electroplating and PVD: what really happens behind the scenes
Wastewater treatment and recirculation in electroplating and PVD: technologies, green chemistry, and solutions to…
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