Regulated Market Access ISO 9001 certification and a Federal Firearms License enable ACT to serve highly regulated markets such as defense, firearms, and aerospace tooling with traceability and compliant processes. This positions ACT as a low-risk supplier for programs requiring rigorous quality and security standards.

Aerospace Proximity Advantage Strategic West Coast location in Valencia, CA supports rapid response times for aerospace manufacturers, MROs, and defense contractors on the U.S. West Coast. ACT’s broad coating capabilities including PVD, CrN, TiN, Magnetron Sputtering with MoS2, Hard, and DLC, plus 40+ variation combinations, meet performance requirements for durable molds, tools, and precision components.

Custom Coatings Portfolio An extensive customizable coating portfolio powered by PD2i equipment enables tailored solutions for aircraft tooling, medical devices, cutting tools, dies and plastics, automotive components, and molds. The ability to mix multiple coating types in 40+ variations supports differentiated performance in wear, corrosion, and friction.

Quality as Differentiator Quality certifications and regulatory compliance provide a competitive edge in procurement cycles and long-term contracts. ACT’s ISO 9001 status and FFL facilitate audits, regulatory adherence, and secure handling of sensitive components for defense, medical, and aerospace clients.

Tech Leadership Partners Leadership and R&D focus with Dr. Andreas Schuetze guiding technology strategy create opportunities for co-development partnerships with OEMs and defense customers seeking advanced surface coatings and collaborative solutioning.