May 13Wear ProtectionWear Protection Wear protection is critical for keeping the high-cost machines running in all types of industrial applications including...
Apr 19, 2021Rough Coatings Providing Rough Surfaces for Rough EnvironmentsOne feature that varies widely among many industries is coating roughness. Smooth coatings are popular for parts with critical...
Feb 5, 2021Vivid Earns ISO 9001-2015 Certification!Determined to continuously improve, the Vivid team has committed to customer quality at all three of our Bay Area locations and have...
Dec 31, 2020High-Mix-Low-Volume - Dynamic ProductionHigh Mix Low Volume allows for more dynamic production because of the intermittent change. Rather than having a high-volume product line...
Nov 9, 2020Animated Design - Painting 3D PrintsIt has long been established that 3D printing is going to play a large part in the future of manufacturing. 3D printing is already widely...
Aug 18, 2020Chrome Oxide - Rugged Sealing SurfacesChrome Oxide has very unique properties that provide value to many industries. NASA discovered the advantage of Chrome Oxide when...
May 26, 2020Anti-Microbial Coatings - The Understated Defense Against Spreading Microorganisms With the current global condition society is searching for solutions to treat the infected as well as preventive actions to mitigate the...
Feb 3, 2020EMI Shielding StrategiesWHY EMI SHIELD? My favorite example is when you’re listening to the radio and hear the speaker making a clicking noise during an incoming...
Nov 8, 2019Manufacturing as a Service (MaaS)Manufacturing as a Service (MaaS) is the new way to use manufacturing industry knowledge for growing new companies and startups....
Apr 7, 2017Silicon Plasma Spray - Servicing Vital Parts for Ion ImplantsSilicon Plasma is an important part of the procedure for creating and refurbishing Ion Implant equipment. Vivid is a qualified 99.999%...
Mar 29, 2016Twin Wire Arc Spraying Using 6 Axis RoboticsVivid Incorporated is a Santa Clara based coating facility specializing in Twin Wire Arc Spray, Plasma Spray, Cold Spray, Class A Paints,...
Mar 22, 2016Vivid Inc. Inner Diameter SprayID Spraying with a hard ceramic for abrasion and corrosion resistance using a 2 foot extension. The substrate is a 3.25" Steel Cylinder....