Thin-film coating of flexible materials in high vacuum by PVD (Magnetron Sputtering) and PECVD
SURCOFLEX SA
1228 Plan-les-Ouates, SwitzerlandNew on Amplifa
About Surcoflex
SURCOFLEX SA specializes in high-vacuum web coating. The company applies thin films to flexible materials by means of magnetron sputtering (PVD) and PECVD. As a contract coater (subcontracting), Surcoflex realizes various applications such as optics, decorative coatings as well as conductive and insulating coatings. In addition, the company develops and builds custom coating systems – for its own purposes and for customers – and offers roll-to-roll solutions and services tailored to each customer's specifications. The quality and reproducibility of the production lines are ensured by in-situ film thickness measurement as well as optical or plasma monitoring, which is crucial for demanding applications. The company belongs to the Surcotec Group and is located in Plan-les-Ouates near Geneva; its target industries include optics, microtechnology, watchmaking, medical technology, aerospace and energy technology.
- Site
- Plan-les-Ouates
- Processes
- Magnetron Sputtering (PVD, high-vacuum web coating), PECVD (Plasma-Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition), Roll-to-Roll coating (thin film on web material), Thin-film coating for optics, decoration, conductive and insulating applications, Development and construction of custom coating systems, Thin-film coating by magnetron sputtering (PVD), PECVD coating, Contract coating (subcontracting) on flexible substrates
- Materials
- Magnetron Sputtering (PVD), PECVD, Roll-to-Roll Coating, Optical Coatings, Decorative Coatings, Conductive and Insulating Layers
- Certificates
- In-situ film thickness measurement, Optical Monitoring, Plasma Monitoring
- Founded
- 2016
- Industries
- Optics, Microtechnology, Watchmaking, Medical Technology, Aerospace, Energy Technology
- 01
Engineering and construction of custom coating systems
- 02
Preparation of the flexible substrates
- 03
High-vacuum thin-film coating (magnetron sputtering / PECVD, roll-to-roll)
- 04
In-situ film thickness measurement, optical and plasma monitoring
- 05
Quality control and delivery (Ex Works)
Materials & Processes
Magnetron Sputtering (PVD)
High-vacuum thin-film coating of flexible materials in web process.
PECVD
Plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition for thin films on flexible substrates.
Roll-to-Roll Coating
Continuous web coating, tailored to the specifications of the respective customer.
Optical Coatings
Thin films for optical applications on a contract coating basis.
Decorative Coatings
Thin films for decorative applications on flexible materials.
Conductive and Insulating Layers
Functional layers for conductive or insulating requirements.
Sites
Plan-les-Ouates
CHHeadquarters / Production (High Vacuum Web Coating)
- Materials
- Flexible Substrates
- Roll-to-roll high-vacuum coating systems (magnetron sputtering)
- PECVD systems
- In-situ film thickness measurement
- Optical and plasma monitoring
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnetron Sputtering (PVD, high-vacuum web coating)Surface | – | – | – | – | Flexible substrates (flexible materials) |
| PECVD (Plasma-Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition)Surface | – | – | – | – | Flexible substrates (flexible materials) |
| Roll-to-Roll coating (thin film on web material)Surface | – | – | – | – | Flexible substrates (flexible materials) |
| Thin-film coating for optics, decoration, conductive and insulating applicationsSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Development and construction of custom coating systemsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Quality & Monitoring
The quality and reproducibility of the production lines are ensured by in-situ film thickness measurement as well as optical or plasma monitoring – a decisive factor for demanding applications.
| Evidence | Plan-les-Ouates |
|---|---|
| In-situ film thickness measurement | |
| Optical Monitoring | |
| Plasma Monitoring |
History
- 2016
Registered in the commercial register on 18.08.2016 (capital: CHF 300'000, register number CHE-254.446.208).