Research Area

MPCVD Equipment & Process

Reactor architecture, process windows, monitoring, equipment supply chains, manufacturing maturity, and capacity expansion.

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A 12-Inch Diamond Claim Is Not the Same as Manufacturing Maturity

Large area and high reactor power are visible achievements. Manufacturing maturity is demonstrated by repeatability, tool matching, process control, qualification, and reliable delivery.

22 March 2026

MPCVD Equipment & Process

Can a Tungsten Substrate Reduce Stress in Polycrystalline Diamond Films?

A W–Si–Mo comparison offers useful evidence on stress in MPCVD polycrystalline diamond, but it does not yet establish a scalable release process or production economics.

29 May 2026