VON ARDENNE, a global leader in high-precision vacuum coating equipment and co-developed materials solutions, today announced that it is expanding its semiconductor deposition portfolio into panel-level packaging (PLP). The HiPIMS solution deposits high-aspect-ratio barrier and seed layers in through-glass via (TGV) holes, enabling dense, highly adherent functional film deposition with improved material performance. It leverages […]
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The efficient production, storage, and use of hydrogen play an important role in the decarbonization process. Bipolar plates are a key component of electrolyzers and fuel cells. The three companies VON ARDENNE, Weil Technology, and ZELTWANGER have joined forces as partners in the GERMAN FUEL CELL COOPERATION (GFC), combining their expertise across the entire manufacturing […]
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Die effiziente Erzeugung, Speicherung und Nutzung von Wasserstoff spielt eine wichtige Rolle im Prozess der Dekarbonisierung. Bipolarplatten sind dabei eine zentrale Komponente von Elektrolyseuren und Brennstoffzellen. Die drei Unternehmen VON ARDENNE, Weil Technology und ZELTWANGER haben sich als Partner in der GERMAN FUEL CELL COOPERATION (GFC) zusammengeschlossen und bündeln ihre Kompetenzen für die Fertigung vom […]
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Following the strategic decision by Applied Materials WEB Coating GmbH (“Applied”) to discontinue its Flexible Technology Group (FTG) activities, VON ARDENNE has entered into an agreement with Applied whereby the German expert in vacuum coating equipment will provide service, spare parts, upgrades, retrofits and technical support for customers with FTG roll-to-roll vacuum coating systems such […]
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VON ARDENNE, a global leader in high-precision vacuum coating systems and co-developed materials solutions, today announced the expansion of its optical coating portfolio with SKYVA2000, a new vacuum coating system designed for large, curved optical mirrors up to 2 meters in diameter. Leveraging the success of the company’s proven SKYVA8400 system and the flexibility of […]
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Gallium oxide (Ga₂O₃) — especially in its most stable β phase — is attracting strong interest as an ultra-wide bandgap (UWBG) semiconductor with the potential to redefine power electronics beyond the limits of silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN). With a bandgap energy of about 4.7–4.9 eV, significantly wider than typical wide bandgap materials […]
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VON ARDENNE wird vom 17. bis 19. März 2026 auf der führenden Internationalen Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Expo in Tokio zwei bedeutende Innovationen im Bereich der metallischen Bipolarplattenbeschichtung vorstellen. Der deutsche PVD-Technologie-Pionier und Anlagenhersteller präsentiert seine revolutionäre Kohlenstoffbeschichtung X-CONDUCT sowie die neue Beschichtungsanlage VICA900 am Stand (W11/58) der German Fuel Cell Cooperation (GFC), deren Mitglied […]
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VON ARDENNE will unveil two major innovations in metallic bipolar plate coating from March 17 to 19, 2026, at the leading International Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Expo in Tokyo. The German PVD technology pioneer and equipment company will introduce its revolutionary carbon coating, X-CONDUCT, along with the new coating system, VICA900, at the booth (W11 / […]
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The TiSPA project – titanium substitution in PEMWE through alternative bipolar plates with innovative thin-film coating – has officially started. PEM water electrolysis bipolar plates currently rely on titanium and noble-metal components – materials that are a major cost driver. The goal of TiSPA is to significantly reduce material costs by using alternative materials such […]
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Das Projekt TiSPA – Titan-Substitution in der PEMWE durch alternative Bipolarplatten mit innovativer Dünnschicht-Beschichtung – ist erfolgreich gestartet. Die PEM-Wasserelektrolyse setzt für Bipolarplatten bislang auf Titan und edelmetallhaltige Komponenten – Materialien, die einen wesentlichen Kostenfaktor darstellen. Ziel von TiSPA ist es, durch den Einsatz alternativer Werkstoffe wie Edelstahl, Graphit sowie innovativer Beschichtungen auf Basis von […]
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