LION
Linear Ion Source

The VON ARDENNE high-performance Linear Ion Source LION® is a component that is suitable for pretreatment and surface modification.

The ion beam of the LION® is strongly focused and highly energetic. Therefore, it is an ideal device for inline coating systems that require physical etching and surface activation using argon, oxygen, and nitrogen.  Due to its simple and robust design, the ion source is easily scalable.

20 years of history at VON ARDENNE

& 60 LION systems delivered worldwide

Up to 3.3 m

nominal source length

For the following industries:

glass coating, photovoltaics, optics, display technology, fuel cells, sensor technology, R&D

For the following processes:

pre-treatment, layer modification, assist

Illustration of a physical etching process in a vacuum.
Perspective view of a VON ARDENNE linear ion source.
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