Plasma coating technology
PVD & PACVD
high performance coatings
You are looking for independent expert knowledge in the field of high performance coatings for tools, parts and components?
Expertise Consulting Progress
You already produce high performance coatings for wear protection yourself, have them produced on a contract basis or are you considering in-house production and further dedicated development in the future?
You are looking for support from an independent expert advisor,
– in the improvement of your existing products, processes, production workflows
– in the application specific development of new coatings, processes and products
– in bridging a knowhow gap
– in the decision making process for in-house technology up to SoP
– in the training of your employees (m/f/n) ?
Then touch base with us for a first non-binding exchange of ideas.
Planet PVD Coating Tech Consultancy
ASPIRATION FOR THE BETTER
Our experiences for your success
Welcome to Planet PVD, the service provider for “added value by expertise”.
My name is Georg Erkens and I am looking forward to taking you on a journey through the world of Thin Film technology (PVD, PACVD-DLC) and its applications. Choose your destination, our consultancy service, and touch base with us.
Motivation was always my desire for the “NEW”. To develop something new in technology and organization, to think outside the box and to share experiences and knowledge in this journey. Besides all the technology, it is the people who make a business.
Knowledge creates values. In this sense it is my pleasure to advise and support you in gaining more knowledge for added value in your company.
Coating Consultancy Services
Planet PVD Coating Technology Consultancy provides advisory services worldwide, in the sector of PVD and PACVD – DLC process and equipment technologies for production of tool coatings and tribological thin films for components and parts. The spectrum ranges from support in the optimization and development of PVD hard coatings, DLC or ta-C films and hybrid layers considering the whole production chain including preparation, micro structuring, etc. We support the marketing process of novel coating products, we advise for the optimization of production processes, we offer independent consulting in the procurement of PVD, PACVD coating systems and turnkey installations as well as application support and training of employees, partners and customers.
Coating & Product Development
Support in the development of
- innovative hard-coatings
- innovative products
- adapted marketing strategies and concepts
- new applications
Process & Workflow Optimization
Evaluation & optimization of
- PVD coating processes
- production processes and workflows
- outsourced services
- quality control and quality assurance
Technology
Assessment & Selection
Consulting & Support
- in the decision-making process for In-House and Turnkey solutions
- in specification and tech selection
- vendor selection
- acceptance, commissioning until SoP
Management Support
Provision of
- short-term management knowhow and expertise
Exchange of Ideas
• on the potential of PVD/DLC technology vs. electrochemistry, electroplating
- as a complementary technique
- as a support in the scope of duplex applications
• on the general component design best suited for coating deposition
• on the technique for the production of “lab grown” CVD diamonds
Training & Seminars
International knowledge transfer
- in “Industrial Plasma-Surface Technology”, PVD-, PACVD- processes
- in-service training of employees at all levels
- seminars for customers and partners
- shop-floor training