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May

60 Years of Excellence: The R.D. Mathis Company’s Legacy

May 2023 marked R.D. Mathis Company’s 60th year specializing in high-vacuum evaporation sources and materials. Our longevity and success in the industry are a testament to the quality of our products and the dedication of our team throughout the years. Here’s a look at the key qualities that make R.D. Mathis Company what it is today:...

May

What is Thermal Evaporation?

Vacuum deposition is a process used in manufacturing and research to deposit thin films of material onto a substrate. One method of vacuum deposition is thermal evaporation, which involves heating a material in a vacuum chamber until it vaporizes and then condenses onto a substrate. The Process The thermal evaporation process begins with a vacuum...

May

Choosing the Right Source for Your Thermal Evaporation Process

The right source for your thermal evaporation process will depend on many factors. We offer a wide selection of evaporation sources through our catalog and website, as well as custom fabrication to meet you specific need. Most sources are available in tungsten, tantalum and molybdenum, and many are available with an alumina coating applied to...

Apr

3 Common Types of Evaporation Sources

Evaporation sources are components used in the process of physical vapor deposition (PVD), a technique used to deposit thin films of material onto a substrate. Here’s an overview of three commonly used sources: 1. Alumina Coated Evaporation Sources Alumina-coated sources were created to replace alumina crucibles for certain applications. The alumina coating provides several benefits...

Apr

5 Common Evaporation Materials Used for Industrial Applications

Evaporation materials are used in vacuum deposition processes to produce a thin film on a substrate. They’re commonly utilized in various high-demand sectors, including the electronics, optical, medical and energy industries— they can have a wide range of properties and applications, depending on the material used.Here are five common evaporation materials used for industrial applications:...

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Laser Research new custom optics are suited for many applications
Laser Research Optics has introduced custom lenses and windows made from zinc selenide, zinc sulfide, fused silica, germanium, silicon, and other materials for a myriad of applications. Laser Research Custom Optics can be supplied plano-convex, plano-concave, and as wedged-windows in round, rectangle, and square…

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Splicing together a thin film in motion
Technology reliant on thin film materials has become ubiquitous in our everyday life. Control of the electronic properties of materials at the nanometer level is reflected in advances of computers, solar energy and batteries. The electronic behavior of thin films is heavily influenced by the contact with their surroundings, as exemplified by the recent…

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