I-PHOTONICS
AURORA
Vertical Inline Coaters
Vertical Inline Vacuum systems for large scale mass production.
AURORA inline platform is based on magnetron sputtering technology with modifications for high throughput production.
The main distinguishing feature is the substrate loading design is in vertical position. The substrates are loaded on the transport carrier that moves along all the coater, passing through all steps of the vacuum load-locks and process corridors.

SENSORS
OPTICAL
R&D
TELESCOPES
LASER OPTICS
MICROSCOPE
WHERE AURORA COATINGS ARE USED
Aurora Models

AURORA V
Vertical Inline Coater

AURORA I
Tilted Inline Coater
Advantages
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space saving footprint
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possibility to organize in-vacuum return track
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possibility to make double side coating
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low particle sputtering system configuration
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longer MTBM (mean time between maintenance)
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process stability due to constant vacuum, working gas conditions.
Classification by size
By coating area size classification AURORA platform has the following options:
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GEN 4.5 with coating area 650x1200 mm
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GEN 5 with coating area 1100x1300 mm
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GEN 6 with coating area 1500x1850 mm
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GEN 8 with coating area 2200x2500 mm
Productivity
Together with the large coating area the main parameter that defines productivity is a low cycle time
For the Aurora platform the shortest cycle time is from 45 sec.
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Available Coating Processes
The modular structure allows the production of various film layers with different cycle times by the installation of additional chambers with mounted sputtering stations.
The main process realized on AURORA coaters:
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ITO and other TCO structures
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Index Match ITO for touch industry
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Antireflection coating on cover glass (AR)
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AR plus anti fingerprint coatings (AR+AF)
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NCVM colour coating on glass and plastic substrates (PET)
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Metallization coating
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Know-how
Several years of R&D, allowed us to develop an inline coater with outstanding wear resistance coating parameters.
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AURORA coaters are available in two different designs:
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AURORA - V with vertical substrate loading
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AURORA - I with tilted substrate loading (substrate is loaded with 7° angle to vertical axis)
Let's Find the Right System For Your Application
Our team will help you identify the ideal system configuration to meet your process requirements and production goals. With expert technical guidance from initial specification through installation and ongoing support, we ensure your system is configured to deliver the performance you need.
Why Choose EVAP?
✔ Over Three Decades of Combined Experience
✔ UK-Based Engineering Support
✔ Official UK Partner for UAB I-Photonics
✔ Comprehensive Aftercare & Maintenance
✔ OEM Parts & Technical Support
✔ Long-Term Engineering Partnership


