Experience the future of surface engineering with Advanced Coating Technologies. Our company’s revolutionary coatings enhance durability and efficiency, setting a new standard for the performance and reliability of your components or tools.
Advanced Coating Technologies (ACT) specializes in PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition), DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon), and CVD surface coating processes that extend component life, reduce friction, and improve wear resistance. Based in Valencia, California, and certified to AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015, ACT applies 20+ coatings to parts across aerospace, medical, automotive, firearms, tooling, and high-performance sports industries.
Every project begins with an evaluation of your substrate material, operating conditions, and performance targets. From there, our team, including a Ph.D. scientist on staff, recommends the right coating based on hardness (HV), coefficient of friction, temperature limits, and application fit. As a full-service coating company, we handle consultation, substrate preparation, coating application, in-house testing, and documented quality inspection from quote to delivery.
20+ Coatings
For a wide range of industries and applications
Extreme Performance
High hardness, low friction, and temperature stability
In-House Testing
Advanced testing for quality you can trust
Founded in 2007 and located in Valencia, California, Advanced Coating Technologies (ACT) is a beacon of innovation in the realm of high-strength, high-performance coating technologies on the West Coast. At ACT, we don't just coat; we transform. Specializing in the enhancement of precision components, our suite of coating services is a testament to our commitment to excellence and strength in materials engineering. We offer an array of improvements that elevate your components to new heights. Our state-of-the-art coatings reduce friction effortlessly.
ACT is certified to handle all firearm components for coating. We accept assembled firearms along with process guns & serialized firearm components.
We meet the industry standard for all manufacturing matters by having clear operating processes when it comes to our coatings.
We are the premier coating choice to achieve reduced friction and improved lifespan of critical aerospace industry components.
Dr. Andreas Schuetze serves as our Vice President of Technology and Lead Scientist, bringing unparalleled expertise to our organization. With a Master's Degree in Physics and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from prestigious German universities, Dr. Schuetze has extensive experience in advanced coating technologies.
His impressive background includes collaboration with UCLA and Los Alamos National Laboratory on plasma jet development, as well as leadership roles at Oerlikon and Balzers Parent Company. As one of ACT's founding members, Dr. Schuetze holds 4 patents and has authored over 20 scientific papers, making him instrumental in developing our cutting-edge coating solutions.
We specialize in high-performance coatings designed to enhance tool life, improve part performance, and reduce operational costs.
Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) coatings provide a tough, hard finish that can be applied to a variety of materials and substrates, including cutting tools and molds.
CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition) Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coatings are ultra-thin films that combine the hardness of diamond with the lubricity of graphite. These coatings are applied through a vapor-phase process, resulting in a strong, uniform layer that is extremely hard, wear-resistant, and chemically inert. As a high-performance surface coating, CVD DLC provides exceptional surface protection against friction and chemical degradation. CVD DLC coatings are widely used in industries such as automotive, medical, electronics, and tooling, where low friction, high durability, and biocompatibility are essential. Their excellent performance in reducing wear, preventing corrosion, and improving surface smoothness makes them ideal for extending the life and efficiency of high-performance components. The added strength of this coating enhances component longevity under extreme operating conditions.
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Our advanced coating solutions are trusted across various sectors where tool life, wear resistance, and surface integrity directly impacts performance and success. We deliver coatings engineered for your industry’s toughest challenges.
We have been able to increase the lifetime of critical aerospace components using our low-temperature PVD and advanced Nano-Structured DLC coatings. Our coatings help reduce friction and protect against wear and corrosion.
Our coatings and finished polishes offer both reflective and non-reflective surfaces. Many of our coatings are designed to resist the abrasion of sand & dirt, the attack of chemicals & fungus, and the attraction of dirt.
Many of our automotive coatings can be applied for light alloy materials for faster speeds and better fuel economy. Additionally, we offer numerous color options with unique luxury coating appearances.
ACT moves forward with innovative medical coatings that push the boundaries and exceed expectations. Many of our medical coatings are designed to be bio-compatible and anti-sticking of vicious bodily fluids.
Get a competitive edge when the game matters. Our coatings help enhance game performances while having essential endurance protection from many harsh sports environment conditions.
Over 17+ years of PVD & DLC Coating Experiences for Cutting Tools. Our coating experts and scientist lead the coating industry with the latest coatings that are designed to improve protection and extend tool lifespan.
Over 20 PVD, DLC, and proprietary coating services covering hardness values from 600 HV to 4,500 HV and COF as low as 0.02
AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 certified processes with full lot traceability for regulated industries
In-house testing using Tribo Meters, Calo Testers, Fisherscope X-ray systems, and optical microscopes to verify every batch
High-strength coating options including AlTiSiN, nACO, and WARRIOR at 4,500 HV for the most demanding wear applications
Surface protection coatings applied at 1 to 7 µm thickness, preserving part tolerances without post-coating grinding
Federal Firearms License (FFL) authorizing processing of serialized firearms and assembled weapons
Direct engineering support from a team with a Ph.D. scientist and 17+ years of experience in advanced coating technologies
Collaborative approach: we work with your engineers, buyers, and operators to match the coating to the application, not the other way around
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