Ion plating is a technology originally developed in the 1950s in the USA, as part of NASA's space and aerospace technologies. It then spread around the world as a method to improve durability in cutting tools and molds.
This technology uses heat along with energy from plasma to vaporize metal in a vacuum environment, combine it with a reactive gas to form a ceramic that is then used to bombard (coat) a workpiece. In comparison with traditional wet plating, it is superior in abrasion resistance and adhesiveness.

Our company uses two types of PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) methods: Arc Ion Plating and UBM Sputtering.

Despite initial financial challenges, the company secured support from Fukui Prefecture's startup assistance program and financial institutions. By inviting former colleagues who shared in the struggles, the business progressed and has now developed to the point where internal engineers handle ion plating processing.

NCC remains committed to the original mission of "contributing to our customers' businesses," and, with the motto of "growing together with our customers," continues to pursue new opportunities alongside customers interested in our technology and business.