PVD AUTOMATION PLATFORM

ONE SOFTWARE.
EVERY PVD SYSTEM.

One software architecture for every PVD system — from new machines to complex retrofits.

ONE ARCHITECTURE

EVERY MACHINE CONCEPT.

From batch systems to complex cluster, inline and roll-to-roll platforms — EFAROVAC uses one consistent software architecture.

BATCH

Single-chamber systems

CLUSTER

Multi-module systems

INLINE

Linear process systems

ROLL-TO-ROLL

Continuous web systems

FROM NEW MACHINES
TO EXISTING SYSTEMS.

A flexible automation platform for new PVD equipment, complex machine concepts and modernization projects.

MANUFACTURER
INDEPENDENT

Open architecture for different machine concepts and component configurations.

RETROFIT
READY

Modernize existing PVD systems with a typical retrofit downtime of no more than four weeks.

TWINCAT
BASED

Industrial automation architecture built on Beckhoff TwinCAT.

CONTINUOUSLY
UPGRADEABLE

Systems remain extensible and upgradeable throughout their entire lifecycle.

ONE INTERFACE.
COMPLETE PROCESS CONTROL.

From machine visualization and process control to recipes, diagnostics and quality data — EFAROVAC brings the complete PVD process into one software environment.

3D PROCESS
VISUALIZATION

Machine states and process data directly in the system model.

PROCESS
CONTROL

Central operation of vacuum, gas, sources and machine components.

LIVE PROCESS
DATA

All relevant values and system states available in real time.