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2026-06-26
The market is growing strong. The global market for magnetron sputtering roll-to-roll coating equipment is on a fast growth track. According to industry reports, the global roll-to-roll sputtering system market is expected to grow from about $2.54 billion in 2025 to $4.5 billion by 2035. The continuous magnetron sputtering coating equipment market is expected to reach $1.378 billion by 2031, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.3%. Traditional batch processing is accelerating its shift to online and roll-to-roll formats to meet the demand for continuous large-scale production.
China has made a breakthrough in manufacturing equipment. In June 2025, China's first high-power, large-width magnetron sputtering machine with independent intellectual property rights passed inspection in Shenzhen, completing the development loop for the 'high-speed, high-quality roll-to-roll vacuum continuous production line equipment,' filling the gap in China’s high-power magnetron sputtering production equipment. Dongwei Technology (688700.SH) recently received new orders for magnetron sputtering roll-to-roll coating equipment to produce HVLP5 copper foil, PI electronic copper foil, display copper foil, and shielding materials. So far this year, orders for this type of equipment have exceeded 100 million yuan. Companies like Huicheng Vacuum have also mastered core technologies such as roll-to-roll vacuum coating equipment design. Shandong Mudong Vacuum Technology applied for a patent for the 'single-sided reciprocating continuous coating magnetron sputtering roll-to-roll coater' in June 2026.
The range of applications keeps expanding. In the new energy sector, composite copper and aluminum foils produced by magnetically controlled winding and coating equipment can significantly improve the performance and safety of lithium batteries. In the electronics industry, they can be used to make flexible circuit boards and conductive films for displays. In packaging, they’re used to produce high-barrier films for food and medicine packaging. They also play an important role in energy-saving building films and optical filter films. Demand for optical multilayer film systems on plastic rolls is also steadily growing in display manufacturing and the automotive industry.
Safety and Future Outlook:
When operating magnetron sputtering coating equipment, safety can't be ignored. Operators need to wear personal protective gear like safety glasses and gloves. Never open the vacuum chamber door or touch hot parts while the equipment is running, and make sure the electrical components are properly grounded.
Looking ahead, as industries like foldable screens, flexible electronics, and new energy batteries continue to expand, magnetron sputtering and coating equipment will be moving toward higher speeds, wider widths, and lower energy consumption. Smart PVD equipment with features like digital twins and remote operation is expected to become mainstream, and there's still plenty of room for Chinese-made machines to replace imports in the high-end market. Operating magnetron sputtering equipment is like 'dancing with chains on' in terms of process aesthetics, and it's driving the transformation of the flexible functional materials industry at an amazing pace.
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