Since 1990, Diamonex has developed diamond-like carbon and polycrystalline diamond coating technologies for components operating in demanding environments. The Allentown company combines its own ion-source and deposition processes with application engineering to tailor thin, conformal coatings, including its patented DIAMONDSHIELD® treatment for plastics and engineered Phoenix® CMP pad conditioners for semiconductor wafer fabrication. Its R&D team has generated more than 46 patents.
CemeCon AGFounded in 1986, family-owned CemeCon AG develops coating technology for cutting tools and supplies customized coating services and in-house coating systems from Würselen, Germany. Its HiPIMS and diamond technologies are used to tailor coatings to demanding machining applications, while the company’s coating center processes up to 80,000 tools a day. CemeCon also develops application-specific solutions with tool manufacturers, including diamond-coated tools for CFRP aircraft components.HORSEHEADS, NY
SilcoTek CorporationBorn from Restek’s coating division, SilcoTek Corporation became an independent company in 2009 and has remained focused solely on helping manufacturers solve difficult surface problems. From its 80,000-square-foot Pennsylvania facility, the company applies chemical vapor deposition coatings to customer parts, serving demanding industrial users that need more reliable performance from existing components.BELLEFONTE, PA
Ion Vacuum Technologies Corp. (IVAC)Founded by George Fischer, Ph.D., in 1985, Ion Vacuum Technologies Corp. (IVAC) applies hard, wear-resistant PVD coatings to tools, medical instruments, firearms and specialty items. The Warrensville Heights company also pairs coating with tool regrinding and application consulting, with technical staff who help customers diagnose performance problems and prepare surfaces properly. IVAC serves customers internationally and can provide support in eight languages.CLEVELAND, OH
APS Materials, IncFounded in Dayton in 1975 by materials engineers, APS Materials, Inc. develops and applies plasma-spray metal and ceramic coatings that protect critical components and extend their service life. Still family-owned and operated, the company combines coating research and development with machining and molding support across aerospace, biomedical, semiconductor and infrastructure applications. Its 50,000-square-foot Dayton headquarters includes automated spray systems, cleanrooms and an A2LA-accredited metallurgical laboratory, while its CerAnode division has manufactured U.S.-made cathodic-protection systems since 1984.DAYTON, OH