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World-class in-line PVD sputtering systems engineered for the most demanding substrates — medical implants, photonics, hermetic sealing, compound semiconductors, and beyond.
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If Your Process Requires Precise Thin Films, We're Built for It
KDF systems are deployed across the world's most demanding thin-film applications, where process reliability is non-negotiable.
Medical Devices
Biocompatible metallization of implantable devices, stents, surgical instruments, and diagnostic substrates with zero contamination tolerance.
Explore ApplicationHermetic Sealing
Feedthroughs, implantable housings, and ceramic-to-metal seals for aerospace, defense, and cardiac devices demanding absolute hermeticity.
Explore ApplicationPhotonics & Quantum
Laser diode facet coatings, optical isolators, and quantum device metallization where Angstrom-level thickness control defines device performance.
Explore ApplicationIntegrated Passive Devices
Ultra-precise resistor and capacitor thin films for IPDs, RF filters, and thin-film circuits with exceptional lot-to-lot repeatability.
Explore ApplicationSensors & Monitoring
MEMS sensors, pressure transducers, and electrochemical devices with demanding thin-film requirements for industrial and medical monitoring.
Explore ApplicationWear Coatings
Hard coatings for cutting tools, molds, and precision components. TiN, CrN, and DLC deposited in-line for production-scale hardness and adhesion.
Explore ApplicationProcess Depth
That Actually
Matters
We don't just sell equipment — we deliver process capability built over 35 years engineering solutions for NASA, Lockheed Martin, and the world's most demanding fabs.
ERPP Uniformity
Proprietary rotating planetary platen — sub-1% uniformity across substrate
Substrate-Safe Processing
Low-temperature in-line for implants, polymers, and III-V wafers
Precious Metal Deposition
Upsilon Inset maximizes ROI on Au, Pt, Pd, and Ru targets
HIPIMS
Ultra-dense, pinhole-free coatings via high-power impulse magnetron sputtering
Reactive PEM Control
Plasma Emission Monitoring for stable stoichiometry in oxide and nitride films
Run-to-Run Stability
Automatic Rate Adjust closes the loop on deposition rate every run
In-House Process Dev
KDF engineers develop your process before delivery — not after
The In-Line Platform Built for Production Reality
Every KDF system is engineered from the ground up for continuous high-throughput production — not adapted lab equipment.
974i Series
KDF's most advanced in-line sputtering platform. Built for the highest-value substrates — ceramic implants, AlN, compound semiconductors — where uniformity and process cleanliness are non-negotiable.
900i Series
High-throughput in-line platform proven across medical, IPD, and semiconductor production environments.
844i System
Balanced capacity and footprint for mid-volume production with flexible cathode configurations.
744i System
The bridge from development to production. Qualifies your process today and scales with your volume tomorrow.
600i Series
Full KDF process heritage in a compact, cost-effective platform for smaller substrates and moderate throughput.
One Platform. Every Process You Need.
How We Deposit
- DC Magnetron Sputtering
- RF Sputtering
- HIPIMS
- Reactive Sputtering
- Co-Sputtering
- Pulsed DC
What We Deposit
- Metals: Ti, W, Mo, Ta, Al, Cu
- Precious: Au, Pt, Pd, Ru, Ag
- Nitrides: TiN, CrN, AlTiN, Si3N4
- Oxides: SiO2, Al2O3, ITO, ZnO
- Alloys: NiCr, TaN, NiFe
- DLC Coatings
What We Coat
- Wafers (Si, SiC, GaN, GaAs)
- Ceramics (AlN, Al2O3)
- 3D Parts & Implants
- Flexible Substrates
- Small-Die & Singulated
- Carrier-Mounted Assemblies
How We Control It
- ERPP Uniformity Platen
- PEM Reactive Control
- ARA Rate Stabilization
- In-Situ Film Monitoring
- Real-Time Power Control
- Full Recipe Management
What Our Clients Are Saying
We bought our first KDF 12 years ago... 12 years later we are buying our fourth KDF system. We have multiple sputter systems from 6 different manufacturers. KDF is the best vendor we have dealt with. They set the bar for customer service and quality.
I worked with KDF for 15 years. The machines are built with high quality components. KDF customer service is outstanding and they stand behind their product. If I ever had a question, they respond rapidly.
We are working with KDF for a few years and the support is great. The technician in Europe answers mail very fast and his knowledge is very extensive. The support for spare parts is very good too.
Insights From 35 Years of Thin-Film Engineering
Engineering TiO₂ Thin-Film Properties Through Oxygen Control
How KDF's reactive DC sputtering platform enables precise tuning of TiO₂ refractive index, roughness, stress, and sheet resistance — all at constant thickness.
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ERPP Technology: Achieving ±1% Thin Film Uniformity
A deep technical look at the rotating planetary platen system delivering industry-leading thickness uniformity.
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MRC Heritage and Evolution
Honoring a legacy of innovation and sustaining a standard of excellence across decades of thin-film history.
Read ArticleReady to Talk About Your Process?
Our application engineers are standing by to discuss your substrate, your film stack, and the right KDF system for your production needs.
