# Coating Projects at AI Tinkerers

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Coating technology deposits a thin, functional layer onto a substrate: it’s a critical surface engineering process that delivers properties like corrosion resistance and thermal management without altering bulk material characteristics.

We use coating technology to fundamentally enhance material performance. This process applies a specialized film—often measured in microns—to a substrate, isolating surface properties from the core material’s bulk composition. Applications are diverse and high-value: think thermal protection on jet engine turbine blades, anti-friction capabilities via PTFE (Teflon®) for medical devices, or extreme hardness from TiN and TiAlN coatings on cutting tools. Key deposition methods include Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD), Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), and Electroplating, each engineered to meet specific industry standards (e.g., AMS2454 for aerospace). This capability is non-negotiable for extending product lifespan and ensuring operational reliability across automotive, aerospace, and electronics sectors.

- Official technology site: https://www.substech.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=coating_technologies_introduction
- Public AI Tinkerers demos and talks: 1
- Result page: 1 of 1

## Recent Public Talks and Demos

### [Building Semiconductors in my Apartment](https://toronto.aitinkerers.org/talks/rsvp_ySgNtzKHHaM)

Because the future of tech is semiconductors—but the barrier to entry is massive. 🏗️ So, we are starting a design team Waterloo Hacker Fab building low-cost DIY equipment 🛠️ to manufacture semiconductors devices. 💰 With $16,000 in funding already secured, we've just completed the first step of semiconductor manufacturing – Patterning and Coating. Now, we want to take it to the next level, and we’re looking for passionate Waterloo students interested learning more about semiconductors and building this out.

- Event context: AI Tinkerers - Toronto - September 2024 Meetup — 2024-09-20 — Toronto
- Public talk page: https://toronto.aitinkerers.org/talks/rsvp_ySgNtzKHHaM

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