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Next-generation sputtering: S8+4 flexibility for premium industrial applications
Discover how the S8+4 next-generation sputtering module delivers flexible, high-precision metallization for cosmetics, automotive and pharmaceutical applications.
The evolution of industrial decoration increasingly depends on systems capable of ensuring precision, efficiency, and scalable automation. As manufacturers in cosmetics, automotive and pharmaceutical sectors demand higher quality standards, Tapematic has positioned the PST Line II as a benchmark for advanced in-line coating and sputtering metallization. Its modular architecture, complete automation and optimized workflow demonstrate how surface finishing can reach new levels of repeatability and consistency.
A central objective of this approach is reducing manual handling, minimizing waste and ensuring stable results even at very high speeds. The PST Line II achieves this through automated transport sequences, UV coating technologies and synchronized decoration modules, creating a continuous production flow with predictable output.
A dedicated pre-treatment and cleaning module guarantees optimal surface preparation without relying on clean-room environments. This ensures flawless adhesion, consistent finishing and a reduction in rejected components, even when working with complex shapes.
Within this automated ecosystem, the S8+4 sputtering module introduces a new frontier in metallization. Designed for companies requiring both decorative and functional coatings, the module features two fully independent sputtering cathodes, each capable of depositing a distinct metallic layer in one continuous cycle. This enables multilayer effects, enhanced mechanical strength, increased conductivity and highly refined chromatic finishes.
For industries such as cosmetics, automotive and pharmaceuticals, this dual-process capability offers unprecedented flexibility. Decorative applications achieve uniform brilliance and deep color variation, while industrial components gain reinforced barrier properties and improved durability. The S8+4 bridges aesthetic and functional needs with a single high-performance solution.
The S8+4 is engineered for high-volume production, achieving performance levels exceeding 10,000 parts per hour in suitable configurations. This capacity ensures that even the most demanding manufacturing cycles maintain consistent precision across large batches.
Its advanced automation and intelligent handling make the process stable, repeatable and significantly more efficient than traditional multi-machine metallization workflows. For manufacturers operating under strict quality requirements, this level of reliability is essential.
The module’s design also incorporates sustainability-driven engineering. Optimized vacuum control, precise material deposition and efficient power use significantly reduce energy consumption and overall waste. Combined with the PST Line II’s UV coating technologies, the system supports responsible production with measurable efficiency gains.
Compatibility is a defining characteristic of the S8+4. The module uses the same standardized tray concept adopted across the PST Line II, allowing smooth transitions between pre-treatment, coating, metallization and post-processing phases. This reduces setup time, simplifies line configuration and supports a consistent workflow for every production step.
For companies seeking flexible installation options, the S8+4 can operate as a stand-alone system or be integrated directly into a full PST Line II configuration. This adaptability ensures that the module can fit both existing manufacturing environments and new automated lines without structural modifications.
Manufacturers requiring a more compact system can rely on the PST Line C, which offers the same coating and metallization capabilities as the PST Line II in a smaller, single-unit layout. It is particularly suitable for facilities with limited space or lower initial investment requirements.
Tapematic’s technological vision is built around human-centered automation, enabling operators to supervise rather than manually manage processes. This creates a safer work environment, reduces repetitive tasks and enhances overall workflow clarity.
The S8+4 combines intelligent configuration memory, independent process regulation and resource-efficient engineering to support smart manufacturing ecosystems. Its adaptability ensures long-term relevance as industries move toward increasingly automated, data-driven production.
With a growing need for customized finishes, functional performance and sustainable manufacturing, the combination of the PST Line II and the S8+4 sputtering module offers a competitive, scalable and future-ready solution. Their integrated technology elevates both decorative and technical quality, providing manufacturers in premium sectors with the tools required to meet evolving global standards.
Advanced automation and the role of PST Line II
A central objective of this approach is reducing manual handling, minimizing waste and ensuring stable results even at very high speeds. The PST Line II achieves this through automated transport sequences, UV coating technologies and synchronized decoration modules, creating a continuous production flow with predictable output.
A dedicated pre-treatment and cleaning module guarantees optimal surface preparation without relying on clean-room environments. This ensures flawless adhesion, consistent finishing and a reduction in rejected components, even when working with complex shapes.
Next-generation dual-cathode sputtering technology
Within this automated ecosystem, the S8+4 sputtering module introduces a new frontier in metallization. Designed for companies requiring both decorative and functional coatings, the module features two fully independent sputtering cathodes, each capable of depositing a distinct metallic layer in one continuous cycle. This enables multilayer effects, enhanced mechanical strength, increased conductivity and highly refined chromatic finishes.
For industries such as cosmetics, automotive and pharmaceuticals, this dual-process capability offers unprecedented flexibility. Decorative applications achieve uniform brilliance and deep color variation, while industrial components gain reinforced barrier properties and improved durability. The S8+4 bridges aesthetic and functional needs with a single high-performance solution.
High-volume performance for premium applications
The S8+4 is engineered for high-volume production, achieving performance levels exceeding 10,000 parts per hour in suitable configurations. This capacity ensures that even the most demanding manufacturing cycles maintain consistent precision across large batches.
Its advanced automation and intelligent handling make the process stable, repeatable and significantly more efficient than traditional multi-machine metallization workflows. For manufacturers operating under strict quality requirements, this level of reliability is essential.
The module’s design also incorporates sustainability-driven engineering. Optimized vacuum control, precise material deposition and efficient power use significantly reduce energy consumption and overall waste. Combined with the PST Line II’s UV coating technologies, the system supports responsible production with measurable efficiency gains.
Seamless integration through Tapematic's tray concept
Compatibility is a defining characteristic of the S8+4. The module uses the same standardized tray concept adopted across the PST Line II, allowing smooth transitions between pre-treatment, coating, metallization and post-processing phases. This reduces setup time, simplifies line configuration and supports a consistent workflow for every production step.
For companies seeking flexible installation options, the S8+4 can operate as a stand-alone system or be integrated directly into a full PST Line II configuration. This adaptability ensures that the module can fit both existing manufacturing environments and new automated lines without structural modifications.
Manufacturers requiring a more compact system can rely on the PST Line C, which offers the same coating and metallization capabilities as the PST Line II in a smaller, single-unit layout. It is particularly suitable for facilities with limited space or lower initial investment requirements.
Human-centered automation for future-ready manufacturing
Tapematic’s technological vision is built around human-centered automation, enabling operators to supervise rather than manually manage processes. This creates a safer work environment, reduces repetitive tasks and enhances overall workflow clarity.
The S8+4 combines intelligent configuration memory, independent process regulation and resource-efficient engineering to support smart manufacturing ecosystems. Its adaptability ensures long-term relevance as industries move toward increasingly automated, data-driven production.
With a growing need for customized finishes, functional performance and sustainable manufacturing, the combination of the PST Line II and the S8+4 sputtering module offers a competitive, scalable and future-ready solution. Their integrated technology elevates both decorative and technical quality, providing manufacturers in premium sectors with the tools required to meet evolving global standards.