AAPS’ Micromatter division produces specialized foils, films, and coatings for a number of industrial and scientific applications. These are marketed under the Micromatter brand (see www.micromatter.com).
Diamond-like carbon (DLC) technology has utility in a number of applications, ranging from thin foils used in radioisotope production to thin film coatings for medical devices. The novel process uses laser ablation to deposit nano-crystalline DLC and produces an extremely durable foil that increases productivity through higher performance and reduced service intervals.
In addition, AAPS’ Micromatter capabilities in vapour deposition are currently used to produce thin film X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) calibration standards, most often used for instrument calibration and quality control in the fields of pollution monitoring, and measurement of thin coatings on parts and devices like computer hard drives.
DLC Foils and XRF Calibration Standards
