Nanofilm Technologies International

Nanofilm Technologies International, founded in Singapore in 1999, develops nanotechnology-based coating solutions built on its proprietary Filtered Cathodic Vacuum Arc (FCVA) process. The company designs and manufactures its own vacuum coating equipment rather than only applying third-party machines, and has grown into a publicly listed nanotech group with operations across Singapore, China, Japan, Vietnam, India, and Germany.

Its coating technologies, including TAC-ON and MiCC, deposit thin protective and functional films on components such as hard-disk heads, semiconductor packaging tools, optical lens molds, printer parts, automotive piston rings, and photovoltaic cells. Nanofilm sells both coating equipment and contract coating services to manufacturers, and reports holding over 100 patents with more than 8 percent of revenue reinvested in R&D.

1. FCVA core process: Deposits thin films using proprietary Filtered Cathodic Vacuum Arc technology developed in-house since 1999.

2. Equipment and services: Sells both vacuum coating machines and contract coating services to manufacturers.

3. TAC-ON coatings: Applies wear- and corrosion-resistant films to tooling and precision components.

4. Multi-sector reach: Serves hard-disk, semiconductor packaging, optics, automotive, and solar cell manufacturers.

5. Global manufacturing footprint: Operates facilities across Singapore, China, Japan, Vietnam, India, and Germany.

6. Patent portfolio: Holds over 100 patents and invests more than 8 percent of revenue in R&D.