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Oct. 13, 2026
André Herzog (CTO of NEOVAC GmbH) will present the Zn-PEPVD technology at GALVATECH 2026, organized by the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST).
Plasma-Enhanced Evaporation (PEPVD) is a novel advancement of the traditional vapor jet process. It combines a directed metal vapor jet with a highly ionized process atmosphere. The plasma support increases the particle energy at the substrate, thereby enabling dense coatings with low porosity and excellent adhesion.
As a low-temperature (“cold”) PVD process, it is particularly well-suited for advanced high-strength steels (AHSS), as it prevents hydrogen embrittlement and preserves the properties of the substrate.
Sept. 1, 2026
New Management at NEOVAC GmbH
Effective September 1, Christian Renk and André Herzog have jointly assumed management of NEOVAC GmbH.
In addition to his role as CTO, André Herzog will take on management responsibilities, while Christian Renk will assume the role of CFO, succeeding Tim Ovelgoenne, who has played a pivotal role in shaping NEOVAC since its founding and is now taking on new responsibilities within the SMS group.
Together, they will drive the strategic development of NEOVAC and continue our successful growth trajectory.
We look forward to continuing our collaboration with Christian Renk and André Herzog at the helm of NEOVAC!
July 9, 2026
The successful qualification of magnesium targets for rotatable magnetrons marks an important milestone for industrial magnesium PVD processes. Despite high technical requirements, NEOVAC is setting new standards in process reliability, stability, and innovative coating technology.
May 7, 2026
NEOVAC’s zinc PVD coating process does not use heat, making hydrogen embrittlement impossible. Providing corrosion protection for high-strength steels is no easy task.
The trade journal *Vakuum in Forschung und Praxis* reports on NEOVAC’s innovative process in its February 2026 issue.
April 22, 2026
The renowned trade journal *Steel Times International* visited NEOVAC GmbH and reported in its March 2026 issue on Neovac’s achievements in the field of plasma-enhanced Zn-PVD coating on steel strip.
March 31, 2026
Decorative coatings on metal strip
NEOVAC GmbH has developed a process that allows entire coils to be coated with decorative finishes (metallic, gold, bronze, brown, and anthracite).
A key advantage of using pre-coated metal strips is that it eliminates the need for the complex and time-consuming process of individually coating finished components.
Jan. 27, 2026
Integrated PVD coating technology provides high-strength steels with corrosion protection—without thermal changes to the material structure
November 25, 2025
Heat Treatment and Materials reports on quasi-cold coating for high-strength steels
Oct. 15, 2025
MPT International Issue No.5, October 2025, page 32
New coating technology from NEOVAC:
Integrated PVD coating for high-strength steels without thermal changes to the material structure
Sep 09, 2025
Interview with Dr. Holger Behrens, André Herzog and Tim Ovelgönne
Aug. 28, 2025
Neovac presents new vacuum coating for high-strength steels
Neovac has developed an innovative vacuum coating for high-strength steels. The technology enables corrosion protection with minimal temperature influence - and sets standards in efficiency and sustainability.
