About Us

ZAOT S.r.l.
Leader in PVD Optical Coatings

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01 Our History

Our History: 48 Years of Innovation

From 1978 to Today

The founding of ZAOT S.r.l. in 1978 marked the beginning of an extraordinary journey in the field of optical coatings. Born from the vision of offering excellence in PVD coating services, the company quickly earned the trust of the Italian and European industrial market.

Over nearly five decades, ZAOT has continuously evolved, investing in research and development, embracing the most innovative technologies and building a team of highly qualified specialists.

This organic growth has made it possible to effectively serve diverse sectors, from precision optics to astronomy, from medicine to industrial lighting.

Today, ZAOT is a benchmark in the Italian and European optical coatings landscape, recognized for its reliability, delivery speed, technical precision and ability to meet customized needs with tailor-made solutions, even of large dimensions.

Technician in a clean room at the vacuum chamber
02 Processes

Cutting-Edge Technologies

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Thermal Evaporation
High-precision deposition process for uniform and controlled coatings, ideal for sensitive substrates and optical applications.
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Electron Beam
Advanced technology for coating materials with a high melting point, ensuring optimal purity and density of the deposited layers.
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Ion Gun Assisted
Ion assistance to increase film adhesion and density, improving the optical performance and durability of coatings over time.

Our laboratory uses exclusively state-of-the-art equipment, constantly updated to guarantee the highest quality standards. Every stage of the production process is monitored with precision instruments, from substrate preparation to the final verification of optical characteristics.

PVD vacuum deposition chamber
03 Quality

Certified Quality Control

Quality control is carried out at every stage of the production process. All coatings are verified and certified using a latest-generation spectrophotometer with a working range from 185 nm (deep UV) up to 5200 nm (mid-infrared).

This meticulous approach ensures that every optical component leaves our facility compliant with the required specifications and ready for use in the most demanding applications.

  • Spectral range: 185-5200 nm
  • Certification on every batch
  • Full traceability
  • Detailed reports for each client
Spectrophotometric analysis instrument in the laboratory
04 Advantages

Why Choose ZAOT

45+
Years of Experience
Serving industrial optics since 1978 with consolidated expertise.
1500+
Chamber Diameter
The large diameters of our deposition chambers are one of our distinctive strengths.
48h
Express Delivery
Short lead times for urgent production without compromising quality.
100%
Certification
Every coating tested and certified with complete documentation.

Our significant production capacity, combined with optimized processes and an expert team, allows us to efficiently handle both large-volume orders and special customized work. ZAOT guarantees fast delivery times without ever compromising the quality standards that distinguish us in the market.

Contact Us for Your Project

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ZAOT's technical team is at your disposal to discuss your optical coating needs. Whether you require standard solutions or custom developments, we can help you identify the optimal solution.

Our services include:
  • Pre-sales technical consulting
  • Development of custom prototypes
  • Spectrophotometric analysis
  • Certified series production
  • Qualified after-sales support