Capabilities
Lupine Research specializes in manufacturing technology development with a singular focus on coatings and materials engineering. From our R&D lab in Boulder, Colorado, we develop and scale seven core materials technologies for the medical, aerospace, automotive, and industrial markets.
Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD)
Magnetron sputtering of thin metal and dielectric films with precise control over thickness and composition — when electroplating isn't accurate enough.
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Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation (PEO/MAO)
Hard, sapphire-like crystalline oxide layers on aluminum, magnesium, and titanium — superior wear and corrosion protection at lower cost.
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Engineered Glass Coatings for Stainless Steels
Thin, fully dense glass layers fused directly to stainless steel — hermetic, dielectric, biocompatible surfaces for surgical and industrial devices.
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Hermetic ceramic-to-metal joints formed in a single high-vacuum cycle — active braze alloys bond alumina and other technical ceramics directly to stainless steel, no metallization required.
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Photochemical Machining
Burr-free, stress-free metal parts with complex geometries and sub-micron precision — with minimal tooling cost and fast turnaround.
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Thick-Film Screen Printing
Screen-printed conductive, resistive, and insulating layers on ceramic substrates — hybrid circuits, heaters, and sensors at economical prices.
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Plasma Polymerized CVD (PPCVD)
Ultra-thin plasma polymer coatings that add repellency, insulation, corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility — without changing part geometry.
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