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Discover the fascinating world of vacuum technology with VIP - Vacuum in Practice and Research. Our magazine is dedicated to the latest developments in the fields of PVD and CVD coatings, vacuum research and current applications. Whether in microelectronics, optics, medical technology or aerospace: vacuum technologies are the key to precision and efficiency in the high-tech industry.

With exclusive technical articles, interviews and reports on the regularly impressive advances in science and industry, VIP offers in-depth insights into the world of vacuum technology. Stay informed about current trends, revolutionary applications and pioneering research that is shaping the future.

News from the world of vacuum

  • Together, they made it happen: Company owner Fabian Heugel (right) and Klaus Springer, a customer advisor at Oerlikon Balzers, examine a solid carbide saw blade coated with Baldia Varia.
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    Improved Diamond Coatings for Solid Carbide

    In the machining of non-ferrous materials, diamond coatings often provide high wear resistance. However, their use on solid carbide sawing tools has often been limited, both economically and technically. These limitations have now been overcome by a new generation of nanocrystalline diamond… Read more

  • Cutting tools with HiPIMS and diamond coatings
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    The 500th Cemecon coating system is delivered to Palbit

    Palbit is expanding its in-house coating capabilities with another CC800 HiPIMS system from Cemecon. This fifth system from the Portuguese tool manufacturer is also the 500th coating system that Cemecon has commissioned. Read more

  • Visualization of a photonic component featuring an example nanostructure, shown here enlarged in a scanning electron microscope image.
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    Large-Area Nanostructures with Atomic Precision

    Conventional manufacturing methods currently allow highly precise nanostructures to be produced on photonic components only up to a size of 30 cm. Researchers in Thuringia are now developing a new machine capable of creating nanostructures on surfaces of up to 1 m², with positioning accuracy finer… Read more

  • Dr. Volker Sittinger (left), Head of the Diamond-Based Systems Department at Fraunhofer IST, reviews a measurement result with a colleague at the mapping table using the new fitting method.
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    Measurement of Large-Area Diamond Coatings Simplified

    For diamond coatings, uniform coating quality is essential. Researchers have now developed a new measurement and analysis method that simplifies the determination of the optical constants of large-area diamond coatings. Read more

Trade fairs, conferences and training in the vacuum industry

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29.09.2026
WEBINAR: „Space2Motion trifft Dünnschichttechnik“
In der Luft- und Raumfahrt müssen Materialien Höchstleistungen unter extremen…
Online-Veranstaltung via MS Teams
07.10.2026
30. NDVak
30. Neues Dresdner Vakuumtechnisches Kolloquium (NDVaK) Jubiläumsveranstaltung …
Dresden
28.10.2026
Workshop „Innovative Beschichtungstechnologien für Werkzeuge: Potentiale und Herausforderungen“
Die fortschreitende Entwicklung innovativer Beschichtungstechnologien eröffnet…
GFE Schmalkalden e.V.,
25.11.2026
LAF 2026 -. 14. Laser Anwender Forum
Alle zwei Jahre wird Bremen Ende November zum Treffpunkt der Lasercommunity: In…
Veranstaltungszentrum Mercedes-Benz Kundencenter Bremen