the Nexus CVD unit provides operators with a metal deposition process that allows the use of advanced thin film magnetic heads that are characterized by a density greater that 400 gb/in². Veeco manufactured this unit in order to address the market's needs for a conformal metal deposition process. This unit is also designed with the manufacturer's alignment with data storage concepts. Moreover, this unit may be used in conjunction with common hardware and software platforms with Veeco technologies and functionality.