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How can coating and etching processes be made more efficient, robust, and data-driven? This question was the focus of the industry workshop “Plasma Process Simulation Tools for Industrial Coating and Etching Systems – Latest Developments and Future Trends,” which the Fraunhofer Institute for Surface Engineering and Thin Films IST organized on January 28 and 29 in collaboration with boltzplatz and PlasmaSolve.
Nearly 60 participants from twelve countries took advantage of the workshop in Braunschweig to exchange ideas on the current status and future role of plasma process simulation. The focus was on practical solutions that combine simulation, data integration, and industrial implementation.
The first day of the workshop demonstrated how simulation-based approaches are already contributing to the optimization of industrial processes today and offered participants plenty of opportunity for intensive exchange and networking in addition to technical presentations and product presentations. Speakers from universities, industrial companies, and research institutions addressed topics such as data-integrated modeling, digital twins for thin-film processes, simulation-based optimization of industrial coating systems, and the use of modern simulation tools in real development environments. On behalf of Fraunhofer IST, Dr. Dennis Barton explained how simulation-based models can be used to realistically map industrial sputtering processes and how digital twins can be used to optimize coating systems.
The second day of the workshop focused on practical applications. Participants were able to try out different simulation software directly in live demonstrations and hands-on sessions. Among other things, open-source plasma simulation tools, software platforms for simulation, data mining, and machine learning, as well as frameworks for layer profile prediction were presented.
The workshop documented the significant potential of simulation-based approaches for the further development of industrial plasma and coating processes. At the same time, it became clear how important close exchange between research, software development, and users is in order to exploit this potential in the future.
https://www.ist.fraunhofer.de/en/press-media/2026/plasma-simulation-as-key-to-in...
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