Ionbond Summer School
Discover all our lessons on the fundamentals of PVD for decorative applications
PVD for decorative applications Lesson 1: Fundamentals of PVD
Available on 7. August 2025
Begin your Ionbond Summer School journey with the essentials of Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD). This lesson introduces the core phases: vaporization, transport, and deposition, that form the basis of decorative coatings, even on sensitive materials like plastics.
PVD for decorative applications Lesson 2: The cathodic arc evaporation PVD process
Available on 14. August 2025
Learn in lesson two how cathodic arc evaporation (CAE) works, why it’s the most energetic PVD process, and how it enables durable and decorative coatings.
PVD for decorative applications Lesson 3: The magnetron sputtering PVD process
Available on 21. August 2025
In Lesson 3, you'll explore magnetron sputtering: how it works, how it differs from CAE, and why it's ideal for smooth, high-quality PVD coatings.
PVD for decorative applications Lesson 4: Coating color range in decorative PVD
Available on 28. August 2025
This fourth lesson introduces hybrid PVD approaches using CAE and MS, showing how combining technologies enables decorative coatings with unique colors, durability, and performance. Discover Ionbond’s Coating Guide as a practical tool for selecting the right solution.