These systems are an integral part of the lab's functionality. At some point, every research focus requires the use of a thin film coating for either substrate modifications, liquid metal ion source (LMIS) generation or some other nanoscale near-field process.

Currently in development: Homebuilt thermal evaporator: three sources and ebeam four pocket (future), 26 - diameter chamber (not pictured).

Explanation of images:

(top) Tabletop Turbo pumped Sputter coater with plasma etcher.

(bottom-clockwise) Modified Edwards Auto 306 Coater: Sputter coater (RF/DC), Thermal Evaporation, and Carbon Coater.