Sputter Coating

Sputter coating is a process used to apply a thin layer of material onto a surface, commonly in manufacturing and research. In this method, atoms from a target material are ejected, or "sputtered," when bombarded by energetic particles, like ions. These atoms then travel and settle on the surface of the object being coated, creating a uniform layer. This technique is often used for enhancing the properties of surfaces, such as improving conductivity, reflectivity, or corrosion resistance, and is widely applied in industries like electronics, optics, and materials science.