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KDF introduces the 5 Pallet Stacker option for the KDF 900i Series Batch Sputtering Systems. This new option allows for 5 pallets to be loaded into the system Load Lock […]

KDF introduces the newly enhanced Planetary Pallet design. This enhanced Planetary Pallet design is an internally motor-driven pallet which can hold wafers sizes from 2 to 5 inches in a […]

The KDF 844i Batch Sputtering System has been re-engineered and updated. KDF introduces many new upgrades and enhancements that allow our clients to process heavier payloads of up to 140 […]

The Linear Moving Magnet sputter cathode – LMM™ cathode, is a  patented full face erosion rectangular design and it is available for all KDF systems. We continue to innovate this […]

Today’s consumers are accustomed to a certain level of imperfection in electronic devices. An LED flashlight may fail. A laptop may no longer boot up the way it did just […]

You have been identified in our equipment database as being a KDF “T”, “GT”, “NT” or early “i” sputter system owner who is still using either the obsolete Brooks Techware […]

KDF acquired the MRC batch product line in 1986 and to that extent we have been supporting and maintaining those customers whose chose to continue with this product line for […]

Pirates Abound: The Problem with IP for OEM’s BY KURT FLECHSIG, KDF[spacer height=”20px”] There is a growing concern within the competitive semiconductor industry about re-builders and third party companies that […]

KDF RELEASE 2012 943i Sputtering Systems for Production of High Efficiency Ge & CIGS PV Solar Cells March 16, 2012–KDF today announced that two leading industry Photovoltaic suppliers have selected […]

KDF RELEASE 2010 954i Sputtering Systems Proven Leaders In Medical Device Production Feb. 11, 2010–KDF today announced that a leading industry supplier has selected two of its 954i in-line sputtering […]

KDF RELEASE 2019 KDF is pleased to announce the release of its new Pallet Assist Tool, PAT. Because of the ever-increasing substrate and pallet sizes in today’s market, KDF recognized […]

KDF RELEASE 2009 After two years of development and testing KDF is pleased to announce the release of the G-12 full-face erosion cathode, The G 12 will be exclusively featured […]

KDF RELEASE 2008 LMM™ Patented Device Full Face Erosion Cathode The LMM or Linear Moving Magnetron was a leap forward in the production environment for Compound Semiconductor market place, allowing […]

KDF RELEASE 2008 After ten months of engineering KDF has released and installed the new 844i systems. KDF had listen to their customers and realized that the 844 platform had […]

KDF RELEASE 2007 After years of testing and evaluation, KDF has introduced the new i series controller, replacing the Brooks Automation Controller with new technology. This control system has been […]