Magnetron sputtering allows to deposit thin films of metal layers, oxides and/or nitrides on large area's to functionalise their surface. Potential applications can be found to deposit:

- (infra-red) reflective layers,

- decorative coatings,

- electrical conductive layers,

- anti-bacterial and anti-viral coating,

- electro magnetic shielding,

- ....

Magnetron sputtering is a well established PVD technology allowing for large area coating at reasonnable costs. 

AGC has abundant experience with this technology for the coating of glass surfaces and is now developping this technology for textile functionalisation.