The specialist for surface technology "Spatial Atomic Layer Deposition" (SALD) has reported a sustained high demand from industry. The multi-patented technology for spatial atomic layer deposition is increasingly leaving the laboratory and finding its way into industrial production. The process can be used to apply coatings on an industrial scale that are as thin as an atom.
SALD surface coating is said to have the potential to fundamentally change numerous industries. However, the Eindhoven technology company initially wants to focus primarily on efficient solar cells, long-lasting batteries and environmentally friendly packaging. Making better use of solar energy, improving battery technology and sustainable packaging are key markets for the use of SALD. In the packaging industry, for example, SALD can be used to create airtight barrier layers that increase shelf life and make the use of plastics superfluous
