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Fabex 2026 | 11–14 October 2026 | Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center If you're responsible for manufacturing output in Saudi Arabia and still shipping components abroad for PVD coating, Fabex 2026 is a good moment to reconsider that arrangement. Celli Tech will be at the show in Riyadh this October, and the conversation we want to have is a practical one: How do you bring coating capability in-house, or at least within the region, so it works with Vision 20

Thirty years ago, when a national scientific research institute encountered a severe technical hurdle in advanced thin-film deposition, they turned to the Electrical Engineering department at Tsinghua University—one of the world's premier engineering institutions—seeking a breakthrough. The department head recommended one of his top scholars to lead the project: my father. That single initiative launched a 30-year journey. Solving that complex physics challenge introduced him

Why the Middle East Is a Fast-Growing PVD Market Demand Drivers Specific to Saudi Manufacturing Construction, Architecture, and Decorative Hardware Tooling, Molds, and Industrial Components Kitchen and Bathroom Hardware Manufacturing Automotive and Transportation What Saudi Manufacturers Should Look for When Evaluating PVD Equipment Application-Specific Configuration Regional Service Support Total Cost of Ownership vs. Outsourcing Process Flexibility for Future Applications F

Selecting a Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) equipment vendor is one of the most critical capital expenditure decisions an advanced manufacturing operation will make. The right platform dictates not only film quality and unit economics for the next decade, but also how fast your engineering team can iterate and bring new products to market. Understanding how tier-one vendors like Oerlikon Balzers compare against specialized equipment builders—and evaluating where your operatio

Choosing the wrong PVD deposition method impacts film density, surface finish, adhesion strength, and field performance. For manufacturers establishing a new production line or upgrading an existing system, selecting between Magnetron Sputtering and Arc Evaporation is the critical first step. While both methods deposit thin films under a vacuum, they generate and deliver coating materials differently. Here is how they compare. How Each Method Works Source Mechanism Output Spu

MetalTech 2026 is wrapped. The booth is packed, the team is home, and the conversations are still fresh. Here's a look at what happened at MITEC Kuala Lumpur — and a genuine thank you to everyone who came by. We Came Back Energized Southeast Asia's manufacturing sector has a particular quality to it. There's a forward momentum you feel the moment you step onto the show floor. The engineers and procurement leads we met weren't browsing. They were asking specific questions, com

By 2026, surface performance is no longer just a finishing touch; it is a mission-critical competitive advantage. As Southeast Asia’s premier metalworking and manufacturing exhibition, Metaltech brings together the region's top engineers and production directors. They aren't looking for incremental updates; they are seeking genuine leaps in manufacturing capability. This year, Celli is bringing 30 years of PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) engineering pedigree to Metaltech 2026

1. Consumer Electronics & 3C Manufacturing The consumer electronics sector is one of the largest markets for decorative PVD coatings. As devices become thinner, the demand for high-performance surface finishes that resist daily wear is at an all-time high. Premium Aesthetics: PVD allows for precise color matching with a deviation of 🔺E < 0.5 for metallic finishes like Titanium, Graphite, and Rose Gold. Scratch Resistance: Utilizing Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coatings to reach

Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) is a vacuum-based thin-film coating technology used to enhance surface hardness, wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and appearance. While often compared to electroplating, anodizing, or CVD, PVD operates through a fundamentally different physical deposition mechanism and offers distinct performance advantages. What Is PVD Coating? PVD coating is a vacuum-based surface treatment in which a solid material is vaporized and deposited as a thin