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VON ARDENNE is commissioning its new deposition tool, the OPTA X300, in its recently opened cleanroom in Germany. The OPTA X300 enables the production…

The rise of tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) technology has been impressive. As of the start of 2026, it accounts for almost 85% of global…

Two world premieres at H2 & FC EXPO 2026 in Tokyo: VON ARDENNE presents new carbon coating X-CONDUCT and VICA900 coating system

Gallium oxide (Ga₂O₃) — especially in its most stable β phase — is attracting strong interest as an ultra-wide bandgap (UWBG) semiconductor with the…

For decades, the semiconductor industry has pursued a clear objective: to integrate as many functions as possible into a single system-on-chip (SoC).…

Innovative material for PEM water electrolysis. Industry-focused project brings together leading partners across the entire value chain

State-of-the-art facility for sampling, assembly and commissioning

Company showcases its advanced engineering capabilities and new deposition solutions at SEMICON West

On June 23, 2025, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory presented the first results of its work with the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST). About 14…

Design and specification of VON ARDENNE linear evaporation sources integrated into proprietary coating systems for High-Volume Manufacturing

Broad technology portfolio with ion beam and plasma processes and equipment for the precise coating and structuring of surfaces

From the beginnings in the 19th century to advanced high-power systems

Holistic product and process development of scalable bipolar plates for the implementation of innovative fuel cells for CO2-neutral applications

VON ARDENNE with GFC at Hannover Messe 2025: GERMAN FUEL CELL COOPERATION (GFC) presents complete line for the production of metallic bipolar plates…

VON ARDENNE has a long history in evaporation processes. We have provided thermal and electron beam evaporation equipment for many applications. Among…

The ExciteLab high-tech accelerator was officially opened on June 11, 2024. The aim is to establish Dresden as a leading European hub for high-tech…

The ability to coat surfaces with specific materials is extremely important for many technologies and products in our lives. This article shines a…

On October 30, 2024, the contract for the future strategic cooperation between VON ARDENNE and the Dresden University of Technology (TUD) was signed.

GFC will present a production line for metallic bipolar plates for fuel cells and electrolyzers and provide valuable expert insights at the hy-fcell…

Large Coating Systems for the production of TopCon, IBS, HJT and Perovskite Tandem solar cells on gigawatt scale will be launched on the US market.

Successful reflective coating of the 8.4-meter primary/tertiary mirror with VON ARDENNE coating system:

Bundled strength: VON ARDENNE Group presents unique technology package for optical coatings at Optatec 2024

There are only a few providers of…

It's here: the myVA Customer Portal. VON ARDENNE has developed it with the aim of simplifying interactions, providing valuable insights and increasing…

German Fuel Cell Cooperation (GFC) Presents High-Volume Production Line for Metal Bipolar Plates

The first pro­duction coating system for full-size PEM electro­lyzer com­po­nents is about to be in­stalled.

Big data has become a buzzword in many industries. But how can it be used in sputtering technology and what are the benefits?

German Fuel Cell Cooperation (GFC) presents high-volume production line for metal bipolar plates. US premiere at Hydrogen Technology Conf. & Expo…

Market leader for PVD coating technology scales portfolio for next-level gigawatt production of high-efficiency solar cells

VON ARDENNE will…

In this second episode of our series Cleantech Conversations, we have invited Prof. Dr. Stefan Glunz from Fraunhofer ISE in Freiburg, Germany.…

Some say that solar energy is the new oil. And perovskite solar cells appear to be the latest technology trend in the industry offering a huge…

The process control of sputter processes has a long history and many sensors and approaches have been studied and employed. But how has it been…

A Chinese proverb says "一根筷子容易折, 一把筷子难折断’", meaning ‘one chopstick can be easily broken while a bundle of chopsticks cannot’. If you apply this…

In this first episode of our new series Cleantech Conversations, we have interviewed Jonathan Gifford, Editor in Chief at pv magazine about future…

Refractory and reactive metals have extraordinary properties such as resistance to heat, corrosion, and wear. These are extremely interesting…

A crucial prerequisite for precision optics to function is high-precision coatings that make use of the interference properties and, thereby, provide…

The recent discussion about climate neutrality and shifting the energy industry towards it is focusing on the development of renewable energy sources.…

This video provides some insights into the AVS68 International Symposium and Exhibition in Pittsburgh hosted by the American Vacuum Society. Brian…

On November 22, 2022, VON ARDENNE hosted the first meeting of the Sustainability Network Dresden, which was launched on the initiative of the Dresden…

German Fuel Cell Cooperation presents highly productive production line for metallic bipolar plates

From 26 to 30 September, VON ARDENNE will present its latest results in the development of PVD coatings for high-efficiency solar cells at their booth…

VON ARDENNE will present VA INDIGO, a sophisticated digital toolbox for automating production processes, at its booth in hall 12/​E49 at the glasstec…

The Intersolar Europe 2022 in Munich is one of the leading events of the solar industry. At the exhibition, VON ARDENNE will introduce its latest…

In an earlier article, you have learned how the sputtering technology began. After this technology had been physically and technically implemented by…

What is extremely thin, almost invisible and transforms a piece of glass into a touch screen surface that is easy to clean? Or into a windshield that…

This article was originally published in the magazine Vakuum in Forschung und Praxis. It focuses on mirror coating for the Large Synoptic Survey…