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February 27 2026

Inert Coatings for Chromatography Hardware at Pittcon 2026 in San Antonio

Pittcon is where analytical scientists gather to explore the latest advances in laboratory measurement and analytical technology, and this year SilcoTek will be there in Booth 3116 at the Henry B....

February 24 2026

What is Inertness?

In demanding industrial and analytical environments, surface chemistry matters. Whether you are transporting ultra high purity gases, handling reactive chemicals, or analyzing trace level compounds,...

February 16 2026

Advancing Life Science Manufacturing with CVD Coatings for Enhanced Performance

Life science manufacturing continues to evolve as therapies become more targeted, regulatory expectations increase, and analytical accuracy becomes more critical than ever. From pharmaceutical...

February 06 2026

Advancements in Surface Treatments for Enhanced HPLC Performance

High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) continues to evolve as analytical demands become more complex and sensitivity requirements increase across pharmaceutical, environmental, life science,...

January 30 2026

Understanding the Difference Between Hardness and Wear Resistance

When scientists, researchers, engineers, or any other users evaluate materials or surface treatments for demanding applications, hardness is often one of the first properties considered. It is easy...

January 27 2026

Modern Thin-Film Barrier Coatings Compared to Traditional Alternatives

In many industrial, scientific, and medical systems, performance limitations don’t come from the bulk material, they originate at the surface. Corrosion, chemical attack, adsorption, contamination,...

January 20 2026 SilcoTek

SilcoTek is Now Employee Owned

SilcoTek Corporation is proud to announce that on January 1, 2026, the company officially became an employee-owned business through the creation of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The...

January 13 2026

What to Expect From SilcoTek in 2026

The start of a new year provides a valuable opportunity to reflect on how chemical vapor deposition (CVD) coatings continue to shape system performance across increasingly demanding industrial...

December 26 2025

Reflecting on 2025: SilcoTek's Achievements and Exciting Plans for 2026

As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to reflect on the work we’ve accomplished together and to thank the customers, partners, representatives, and vendors who trust and support...