Virtual Coater

Virtual Coater is ICS’s proprietary simulation software designed to optimise plasma coating processes before physical trials. By accurately modelling PVD and PECVD deposition parameters—including cathode power, substrate bias, gas composition, and geometry—Virtual Coater allows engineers to predict coating thickness, uniformity, adhesion, and material composition across complex substrates. This enables faster development cycles, reduced material waste, and lower costs compared to traditional trial-and-error approaches. The software is particularly valuable for high-precision and high-value applications, where coating performance directly impacts product functionality, such as in aerospace components, biomedical implants, energy storage materials, and additive manufacturing powders. Virtual Coater supports both process design and scale-up, bridging the gap between laboratory experimentation and industrial production. Users can simulate multi-layered coatings, functionalised surfaces, and complex geometries, ensuring optimal performance before committing to physical deposition runs. By integrating scientific modelling, process expertise, and industrial experience, Virtual Coater is a disruptive tool that allows ICS and its clients to innovate faster, reduce production risk, and achieve high-performance, tailor-made coatings more efficiently.