Research and Development Innovation

The inexhaustible driving force behind the pursuit of excellence

R&D Capabilities

Our R&D team, comprising PhDs, Masters, and senior technicians, focuses on product upgrades and new material/technology development. With 112 patents granted and pending, and over 100 sets of R&D/testing equipment across our vacuum coating and analytical testing labs, we possess industry-leading technologies. We offer customized R&D services for target structure and composition based on customer film performance needs. We also maintain long-term industry-academia collaborations with universities and research institutes to ensure technological leadership and sustainable development.

 

R&D Philosophy

"Technology is people-oriented, innovation never stops." We are committed to the R&D of high-end targets for hard coatings, realizing long-term value for the company and our team while providing professional services to strategic partners.

 

R&D Goals

Driven by market demand, we continuously explore new materials, fields, and processes. Our R&D closely aligns with market needs, transforming concepts into high-quality products. Technological innovation is our cornerstone for excellence, ensuring cutting-edge and sustainable product quality improvement.

Scanning electron microscope

Nanoindentation instrument

High-Load Scratch Tester

Universal testing machine

Ball pit instrument

Metallographic microscope

Laser Particle Size Analyzer

Ultrasonic Nondestructive Testing Instrument

PVD coating machine

R&D Process

We develop products based on customer requirements for different target ratios and structures. Our in-house film development lab allows for independent target development and film verification, providing customized compositions based on required hardness, oxidation resistance, and friction coefficients. Our developed products cover 33 elements in the periodic table.

We develop products based on customer requirements for different target ratios and structures. Our in-house film development lab allows for independent target development and film verification, providing customized compositions based on required hardness, oxidation resistance, and friction coefficients. Our developed products cover 33 elements in the periodic table.

 

 

 

Hardness

Antioxidant property

Wear resistance

Low friction

Grain refinement

Nanocomposite

Al-based multicomponent alloy target

AlCrSiW

AlCrB

AlCrSi

AlTiCrSiY

AlTiW

AlTiSi

Research and development achievements

Case Study on Independent Coating Development: Mo Addition Reduces the Friction Coefficient of TiAlN Coatings and Enhances Their Wear Resistance

Intellectual property

We prioritize IP protection as a core competitive advantage. We currently hold 112 granted and pending patents, including 56 invention patents, providing comprehensive IP coverage for our target products. We will continue to enhance patent quality and gradually initiate patent layouts in Germany, Switzerland, Japan, and other countries to boost industry influence and participate legally in market competition.