Hubei Lion King Vacuum Technology Co., Ltd. is a specialized manufacturer of vacuum coating machines, offering OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) and ODM (Original Design Manufacturer) services tailored to meet diverse industry needs.
OEM Services
1. Custom Manufacturing:
Produce vacuum coating machines according to clients’ detailed specifications, including design blueprints, technical parameters (e.g., vacuum chamber size, Coating method like Multi arc ion coating or magnetron sputtering coating), and compliance with international standards (ISO, CE) .
Example: Building a magnetron sputtering system for automotive glass coating based on a client’s thermal management requirements.
2. Component Integration:
Source and assemble high-precision components (e.g., ion sources, evaporation boats, vacuum pumps) as specified by clients. For instance, integrating a dual-cathode sputtering module for decorative coating applications .
3. Branding & Packaging:
Customize equipment with clients’ logos, user interfaces, and packaging, ensuring seamless alignment with their brand identity.
ODM Services
1. End-to-End Solution Design:
Develop turnkey vacuum coating solutions from concept to production, covering:
Process Optimization: Designing roll-to-roll coating lines for flexible electronics with uniform film thickness (±5% tolerance) .
Material Expertise: Recommendation of coatings (e.g., DLC, TiO₂) and deposition techniques (e.g., HIPIMS) for applications like medical implants or optical lenses .
Prototyping: Rapid prototyping of miniaturized coating systems for R&D labs, with iterative testing for performance validation .
Intellectual Property (IP) Collaboration:
Offer clients options to:
Co-develop IP for exclusive applications, such as anti-corrosive coatings for marine equipment .
Post-Production Support:
Provide remote diagnostics, software updates, and maintenance training to ensure long-term equipment efficiency.
2. Technical Capabilities & Industry Applications
Key Technologies
PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition):
Magnetron sputtering, arc ion plating, and thermal evaporation for hard coatings (e.g., TiN for cutting tools) and decorative finishes (e.g., automotive trim) .
Target Industries
Electronics:
Coatings for flexible displays, EMI shielding, and semiconductor packaging .
Automotive:
Solar-control glass coatings and wear-resistant engine components .
Optics & Medical:
Anti-reflective coatings for lenses and biocompatible coatings for surgical instruments .
3. Value Proposition for Clients
Cost Efficiency
Reduce R&D expenses by leveraging Lion King’s existing expertise in vacuum pump integration and process optimization .
Economies of scale through bulk procurement of components like tungsten heating elements and quartz crystal monitors .
Speed to Market
Accelerate product launches with pre-engineered platforms (e.g., modular coating systems upgradable for new applications) .
Customization Flexibility
Adapt machines for niche requirements, such as ultra-low temperature deposition (≤-20°C) for sensitive materials .
4. Collaboration Process
Consultation & Requirements Gathering:
Clients share technical goals (e.g., coating thickness, throughput) and industry-specific challenges.
Design & Prototyping:
Lion King provides 3D models and small-batch prototypes for client approval.
Mass Production & Quality Assurance:
Implement ISO 9001-certified quality checks for vacuum tightness (<10⁻⁶ mbar·L/s) and coating uniformity .
Post-Delivery Support:
Offer 24/7 technical assistance and spare part availability to minimize downtime.
5. Industry Compliance & Sustainability
Environmental Standards:
Ensure systems meet RoHS and REACH regulations, with energy-efficient designs (e.g., variable-speed vacuum pumps reducing power consumption by 30%) .
Material Efficiency:
Optimize coating processes to minimize target material waste (e.g., using closed-loop sputtering systems) .
6. Success Case Example
For a consumer electronics brand, Lion King’s ODM team developed a multi-chamber PVD system capable of depositing AF (Anti-Fingerprint) and AS (Anti-Scratch) coatings on smartphone glass. The solution featured:
Dual-ion beam pre-treatment for enhanced adhesion.
Real-time thickness monitoring via quartz crystal sensors.
Automated recipe switching for rapid product changeovers.
The system achieved 98% yield and reduced production costs by 25% compared to traditional batch processes.
