Specialist Glass Coating Services
ITO Coatings, a division of Diamond Coatings Inc, is renowned globally for our expertise in specialist glass coating services. With over 20 years of experience, we have worked with an impressive list of satisfied customers, ranging from large organizations to smaller businesses across the globe.
At ITO Coatings, we take immense pride in our two state-of-the-art vacuum coating plants, meticulously custom-built to the highest specifications. Strategically located in the UK and Phoenix, Arizona, these facilities position us perfectly to cater to the unique glass coating requirements of businesses worldwide.
One of our main specialities is Indium Tin Oxide (ITO) coatings. ITO can be deposited onto glass, plastics, and thin PET films. What sets ITO coatings apart is its electrical conductivity, effectively transforming the coated glass surface into a conductive medium – whilst remaining transparent.
ITO coated glass has become an invaluable component in various industries. From solar cell production and smart windows to the manufacturing of capacitive switches and touchscreen devices, the applications are vast.
In fact, your very own cell phone screen may feature an ITO coated glass surface. How does that work? The ITO coated glass touchscreen will have a small charge running across the screen, and when a human touch disrupts the charge, the device registers the location and gesture, executing the desired command. That’s the brilliance behind your smartphone touchscreen!
Our specialist anti-reflective glass coating service is equally impressive. With our anti-reflective coatings, light transmission reaches an impressive 94% for single-coated glass and 96% for coated glass on both sides. Crafted to minimize reflections and glare, these coatings ensure minimal light loss due to reflections and stray light.
Anti-reflective coated glass has a multitude of visual applications. From microscopes, binoculars, and spectacle lenses to solar cells, telescopes, and more, the possibilities are vast.
The use of ITO glass in electron microscopy has benefitted the scientific community greatly. As the microscope slides can conduct electricity, there is no need to charge the specimen, allowing for a longer shelf life – we offer ITO glass slides and coverslips available to buy directly from our website – just click the link to see available options.
In the medical industry, anti-reflective glass is utilized in instrument panels and glass partitioning, creating optimal visibility in critical settings such as intensive care units and maternity wards. In military applications, where reflections can lead to errors or visual difficulty, anti-reflective glass also plays a crucial role.
Comprehensive Range of Glass Substrates
At ITO Coatings, we offer an extensive selection of glass substrates suitable for both ITO and anti-reflective coatings. Our range includes BK7 Glass, Borosilicate Glass, Fused Quartz Glass, Fused Silica Glass, and Soda Lime Float Glass, ensuring we can cater to diverse coating needs.
With our cutting-edge coating facilities in the UK and the United States, we are equipped to meet your unique technical specifications and requirements. Please contact us with your glass coating needs, and our dedicated technical team will be delighted to assist you.
