300dpi ASI purple logo

Reactive Gas Control for Sputtering Applications

For Immediate Release:

Release Date :

Reactive Gas Control for Sputtering Applications

ANGSTROM SCIENCES ANNOUNCES A PARTNERSHIP WITH NOVA FABRICA TO OFFER REACTIVE GAS CONTROL FOR SPUTTERING APPLICATIONS

Pittsburgh, PA, March 11, 2013:

As of February 27, 2013, Angstrom Sciences is pleased to announce an agreement to distribute the FloTronTM series of reactive gas control systems from Nova Fabrica.

FlotronTM and FloTronTM X (fast CCD spectrometer-based) systems are high-speed closed-loop process controllers, designed for real-time, in-situ precision control of reactive sputtering-based vacuum coating and plasma treatment processes. They are complete, compact, flexible, convenient to use, and economical solutions which can be readily integrated into new as well as existing processes. Equally at home in production or R&D tools, the FloTronTM can bring about demonstrable improvements in process stability, repeatability, and yield.

FloTronTM systems have no moving parts, interface to PCs, HMIs and PLCs through Ethernet (standard), RS485 (standard) and PROFIBUS (optional) and will accept a wide range of sensor inputs including analog (0 to 10 VDC) and optical (fast spectrometer or photomultiplier-based) signals.

The Graphical User Interface (GUI) is intuitive in use and makes extensive use of clear, easily understood graphics and process menus. System integration and process optimization take advantage of the most complete, comprehensive, and easy to use control software in the industry; rapidly reducing the time to establish a fully functional process.

Coupled with Angstrom Sciences’ broad experience and leading market position in planar and cylindrical magnetrons, this collaboration places Angstrom at the forefront in offering the broadest industry range of performance and application specific designs in a complete package that provides a total solution for high performance reactive sputtering processes.

About Angstrom Sciences

Angstrom Sciences, Inc. is the premier global supplier of magnetron technology used to produce thin films through the “sputtering” process. Sputtering is used to manufacture advanced products, such as compact disks, energy efficient architectural glass, optical components, flat panel displays and microelectronic devices.  The company has a worldwide business presence and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. For more information on magnetron sputtering technology, visit Angstrom Sciences at www.angstromsciences.com

About Nova Fabrica Ltd:

Nova Fabrica Ltd. is a manufacturer and world-wide supplier for process control solutions and associated hardware for thin film applications based on sputtering. The FloTron™ process control systems have a proven track record facilitating breakthroughs in the reactive sputtering of optical coatings..For more information on reactive sputtering process control technology, visit Nova Fabrica’s web sites at www.novafabrica.biz and www.flotron.net.

ACF Image

Leave a Comment

About Angstrom Sciences:

Angstrom Sciences is the world leader in magnetron technology which is used to produce thin films through the “sputtering” process. Sputtering is used to manufacture advanced high technology products, such as flat panel displays, energy efficient architectural glass, solar cells, fiber optic network components and microelectronic devices. The company has a worldwide business presence and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Other Press Release

Angstrom Management

product manager for PVD Materials, magnetrons, and vacuum deposition systems. During his tenure

 

Mr. Bernick designed and manufactured a full line of systems including resistive evaporation, electron beam evaporation, chemical vapor deposition, and magnetron sputtering systems.

 

In 1988, Mr. Bernick founded Angstrom Sciences, Inc. The company supplied PVD Materials and specialized in designing circular cluster assemblies with unique geometries for superconductivity research. Since then, the ONYX® -series has developed into a full line of circular, linear, and cylindrical magnetron sputtering cathodes for research and development through full-production industrial applications.

This will close in 0 seconds

Sales Management

Customer Service, and Supply Chain, and is an accomplished business leader with proven results managing global brands through the utilization of strong market and industry knowledge, designing effective product strategies and championing exceptionally successful teams.

This will close in 0 seconds

Angstrom Management

issues, coordinates procedural manuals and shipping for all Angstrom Sciences’ products.

This will close in 0 seconds

Sales Management

product line. Mr. Bachman is an expert in PVD materials and offers support through our worldwide distribution network. Prior to joining the company in 2004, Mr. Bachman worked for seven years

 

as an Inside Sales Specialist and Corporate Buyer for TW Metals, a nationwide full-line service center and distributor.

 

Mr. Bachman has over 20 years of experience in the materials industry and holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of Pittsburgh.

This will close in 0 seconds

Sales Management

lines. His main areas of focus are on Sales and Customer Service Providing exceptional support to customers both directly and through our Global Distribution Network. Before joining the company in 2023 Patrick worked for FedEx, and his prior experience with Logistics is beneficial to our commitment to timely delivery both domestically and internationally.

 

Mr. Werkmeister holds a B.S. in Marketing from Kent State University.

This will close in 0 seconds

Production Management

in October 2004 and was promoted to the position of Assembly Supervisor in 2019. As supervisor, Craig oversees a team of assembly personnel to ensure the accuracy, quality, and on-time delivery of all fulfilled orders.

This will close in 0 seconds

Production Management

Computer Design as well as Machine Design. Mr. Bruce has designed everything from small hand powered tools to Continuous Barge Unloaders, and Rotary Railcar Dumpers. Mr. Bruce holds an Associates Degree in Computer Aided Design from PTI.

This will close in 0 seconds