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In scientific and engineering fields, the control of stray light is critical. Two standout foil products have established themselves as go-to solutions for reducing unwanted reflections: Thorlabs’ BKF12 Matte Black Aluminum Foil and Acktar’s MetalVelvet Foil. While both serve the…

Why Black Coatings Are More Than Just “Black” In optics and aerospace applications, “black” is not a choice of color, it’s an engineering requirement. The world’s blackest coatings are developed especially to minimize stray light, scatter, and reflections in the…

Acktar’s Space Heritage exhibits the company’s pivotal role in advancing space exploration through its contributions to technological advancements. This section highlights Acktar’s contributions to a wide variety of prestigious global space missions by the most well-known space agencies, such as…

Our technologies don’t just perform in space – they now speak for themselves. In addition to our products and technical insights available online and in person, we now offer podcast episodes in cooperation with Satsearch that dive deeper into how…

The ultimate ultra-black coating for wafer chucks and mounting applications In a world where precision, abrasion resistance and cleanliness can mean the difference between success and failure, Acktar Core Black™ sets a new standard in the world of high-performance coatings….

What is outgassing? Outgassing is the release of trapped gases from a solid or liquid material, typically when exposed to vacuum, heat, or specific environmental conditions. The common causes of outgassing are: Moisture or solvents trapped in materials during manufacturing….

Acktar`s deep black coatings our conclusion for your daily challenges!Click to Watch VideoStray light and passive heat management under extreme operating conditions in outer space applications In the digital age, aerospace will assume a key role in the realization of…

Improved sensor properties in automotive applications with ACKTAR black coatings Future mobility will prioritize safety and comfort for drivers, with a continued trend towards incorporating more sensors and cameras in modern vehicles. Modern vehicles will thereby require a higher number…

Semiconductor industry – dedicated to permanent technical progress The semiconductor industry is predicted to grow at a healthy rate of 6% to 8% over the next years. Technical progress in the semiconductor industry continues to evolve with each iteration; almost…

Improved performance of industrial image processing & sensor technology in machine vision applications Machine vision through imaging, camera-based systems or even non-imaging, sensor-based systems is becoming increasingly important in industrial production environments. Particularly in the context of increasing automation for…

Acktar`s deep black coatings our conclusion for your daily challenges!Click to Watch VideoLaser technology – innovation driver in many markets Innovative production processes in industrial manufacturing is strongly influenced by the usage of modern laser technology. The lasers utilized in…

Acktar`s deep black coatings our conclusion for your daily challenges!Click to Watch VideoImproved image quality of endoscopes – for reliable diagnostics Endoscopy has long been a standard in medical diagnostics and enables numerous well-established therapy techniques. It has become completely…

Complete production of your opto-mechanical drawing parts One-stop shopping for deep black customized components   The application of innovative photonics technologies is often an elementary solution to the many challenges that our modern society brings with it. The efficiency and…