Global Leaders in Thin Film Process Development, Design and Deposition


Intlvac delivers custom thin film coating solutions on complex substrates and geometries, with precise control over thickness, uniformity, and optical performance. Whether you’re developing a new product or ramping to full-scale production, our people, processes, and platforms are built to support you at every stage.

Intlvac is uniquely positioned to offer world-class thin films as an on-demand service. The same turnkey systems we supply to manufacturers and research institutes around the globe are the systems we run in our own coating lab every day. Designed from the ground up by our in-house experts, these platforms give us a unique advantage when it comes to custom coatings: we understand the hardware, the process, and the physics behind every layer.

From optical filters and precision AR/HR stacks, to metallization, indium bump bonding, diamond-like carbon (DLC) and everything in between, our extensive system lineup allows us to select the right process window for your specific application instead of forcing your specification into a one-size-fits-all tool.


Relentless, 24/7 Operation


Backed by decades of in-house R&D, our thin film lab operates 24/7 with a dedicated team of engineers and technicians who work closely with you to:

  • Optimize substrate preparation and fixturing

  • Refine coating designs to meet spectral and environmental targets

  • Develop robust, repeatable processes that can scale with your demand



Dedicated Metrology Lab


To support this, we maintain a comprehensive in-house metrology lab so that performance is measured, not assumed. Our characterization capabilities include:

  • Ellipsometry

  • Spectrophotometry 

  • Tribology

  • Electron Microscopy 

  • Profiling & Stress Measurement

By combining advanced deposition platforms with rigorous metrology under one roof, Intlvac delivers thin film coatings that are not only high-performance on paper, but qualified, repeatable, and ready for real-world use.

Have a Unique Substrate Material or Geometry?

Intlvac's skilled team of engineers will work with you to develop and create a solution that satisfies your product requirements.

  • BK7
  • Fused Silica (UV & IR)
  • Borofloat
  • Sapphire
  • Flouorides
  • & more

  • Silicon
  • Germanium
  • ZnS
  • ZnSe
  • Chalcogenides

  • Parylene
  • Ultem
  • Acrylic
  • Polycarbonate
  • & more

  • Aluminum
  • Copper
  • Silver
  • Stainless Steel
  • & more

  • Flats
  • Lenses
  • Cylinders
  • Domes
  • Fibers
  • Cubes
  • & more




Tell us about your project using the form below, or get in touch at thinfilm@intlvac.com