Coating Services by PDV Sputtering and PECVD - Singulus

  • Specialized in Coatings for Fuel Cell & Electrolyzer Components
  • From Millimeters to Multi‐Meter Panels
  • German Engineering Quality

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Coating Services by PDV Sputtering and PECVD - Singulus

  • At SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES, we provide high-performance PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) and PECVD (Plasma-Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition) coating solutions, specifically engineered for the demanding requirements of hydrogen systems, fuel cells, and electrolyzers. From early-stage R&D trials to pilot runs, small series, and full-scale production, we support you at every step of the development cycle—ensuring scalability and reliability from prototype to mass manufacturing.  
  • Precision Coatings, Customized Innovation
  • Innovation is at the core of what we do. Our team continuously develops and refines coating recipes tailored to the latest market needs or your specific application. Every formulation is validated in our in-house characterization lab, where we offer custom demo runs, performance testing, and detailed process analysis on request.

Key Advantages of SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES Coating Services

  • No CapEx: Zero investment in vacuum coaters, tooling or consumables
  • Rapid Turnaround: From prototype to production
  • Full-Scale Flexibility: Coat anything from cm-sized sensors to multi-meter panels
  • Guaranteed Performance: Validated in our in-house lab for adhesion, conductivity & durability
  • Whether you’re in hydrogen, solar, automotive, aerospace, medical devices or cosmetic industry, SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES coatings deliver superior surface properties with strong adhesion and long durability.

SINGULUS Integrated Process

  1. Part Reception & Cleaning
    • Ultrasonic & chemical wash; HF etch for persistent TiO2 layer 
  2. Vacuum Surface Activation
    • In-chamber vacuum etching for improved adhesion
  3. Dynamic In-Line Coating
    • High-uniformity PVD/PECVD deposition with throughputs up to 1.6 m widths
  4. Quality control
    • Film thickness, adhesion, hardness, durability & more

PVD vs. PECVD: What’s Best for Your Hydrogen System?

  • PVD Coating (Preferred for H2 Applications)
    • DC/pDC, BP & RF sputtering with planar and rotatable targets
    • Reactive & metallic modes: tailor chemistry for corrosion resistance
    • Substrate temperatures up to 300 °C — ideal for metal bipolar plates & current collectors
    • Ultra-thin, dense films to minimize hydrogen permeation
  • PECVD Coating (Advanced Barrier & Dielectric Layers)
    • ICP & CCP plasma sources for SiOx, AlOx, SiNx, etc.
    • Exceptional dielectric strength properties
    • Uniform deposition across large substrates (up to 1.6 m)
    • Perfect for insulation and passivation applications

Materials & Capabilities

  • Metals
    • Examples:  Au, Pt, Ir, Cu, Ag, Al, Ti, Cr, Ni, Cu, Mo, In, Sn, W, Zr, V 
    • Applications: Bipolar plates, current collectors
  • TCOs
    • Examples:   ITO, In2O3, AZO, ZnO, ZnMgOx, IZO; ZnOS , iZnO     
    • Applications:  Transparent electrodes, sensors
  • Oxides
    • Examples: SiO2, Al2O3, TiO2, CrOx, SnO2, ZnO, CuOx, MoOx, HfOx, NiOx 
    • Applications: Corrosion barriers, passivation layers
  • Nitrides
    • Examples:  TiN, AlN, ZrN 
    • Applications: Wear resistance, diffusion barriers
  • Carbides
    • Examples:  WC, C
    • Applications:  Hard, wear-resistant surfaces

Ready to Develop Your Next Prototype? Contact us!

  • German Engineering Meets Cutting-Edge Coating Technology: With 30+ years of combined expertise in vacuum coating and wet chemistry, our R&D and production teams optimize every stage of the coating process. Precise in-house wet-chemical surface preparation lays the foundation for superior PVD or PECVD coatings, ensuring optimal coating performance tailored to your application.
  • Challenge our experts to improve your fuel cell stacks, electrolyzer plates, or any precision component. Get in touch today to discuss your specifications, request samples, or schedule a facility tour.

 

 

Brand SINGULUS
Singulus Technologies AG

SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES is a leading supplier of advanced machinery and systems for high-precision thin-film coating and surface treatment processes. With a global footprint, our technologies are applied across a range of industries—including photovoltaics, semiconductors, medical technology, packaging, glass & automotive, and the rapidly growing battery and hydrogen sectors.

Our core expertise spans a wide range of deposition and surface engineering technologies, including: PVD sputtering, PECVD, Thermal evaporation (e.g., Close-Space Sublimation, CSS), Surface activation and pre-treatment, Wet-chemical and thermal process integration.

In the hydrogen sector, bipolar plates (BPPs) represent a significant portion of the weight and account for a large share of the manufacturing cost of PEM fuel cell and electrolyzer stacks. To enable cost-efficient, high-volume production, advanced coating solutions are essential. These functional coatings directly influence corrosion resistance and interfacial contact resistance—key factors for ensuring long-term durability, high electrical efficiency, and system reliability.

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