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14-12-2021

3D Atomic Coatings open up Broad Range of Applications

With its innovative Spatial Atomic Layer Deposition (SALD) process, a Dutch company has found a way to apply three-dimensional coatings on an industrial scale – with individual layers that are as thin as an atom. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/3d-atomic-coatings-open-up-broad-range-of-applications-3067467.html

24-03-2021

Antimicrobial coatings for plastic components

Viruses like SARS-CoV-2 can survive on plastics for up to three days. While regular cleaning only helps for a short time, antimicrobial coatings could be the solution. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/antimicrobial-coatings-for-plastic-components-2869283.html

12-03-2021

Radar-transparent surfaces for sensors

One of the fundamental requirements for self-driving vehicles are their sensors. With the help of radar-capable PVD coatings, these can be optimally integrated into the vehicle design. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/radar-transparent-surfaces-for-sensors-2863736.html

19-02-2021

Interior is the new exterior

New surface trends in vehicle interiors primarily concern the functional level - but also the materials used and the design, as the discussion with automotive suppliers shows. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/interior-is-the-new-exterior-2856258.html

18-09-2019

Protection and replacement for Eloxal

Depending on the alloy and manufacturing process, the aluminium surface often shows an uneven, changed appearance after anodising, which is not visually pleasing. EPG has developed Saphiral, a coating solution that eliminates the optical disadvantages of the anodizing process. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/product-news/protection-and-replacement-for-eloxal-2463307.html

10-07-2019

Nanogate strengthens position in target market for household appliances

Nanogate SE, one of the world's leading technology companies for design-oriented, multifunctional components and surfaces, is expanding its market position in the target market of household appliances. The cumulative order volume is over EUR 10 million. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/nanogate-strengthens-position-in-target-market-for-household-appliances-2423239.html

08-07-2019

High-quality optics due to transparent titanium coating

Based on Nanoseal, EPG has developed a special sol-gel coating exclusively for titanium structures. The coating is applied to the material after a pre-treatment with cleaning, careful rinsing and drying in order to avoid the risk of trace formation under the coating. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/product-news/high-quality-optics-due-to-transparent-titanium-coating-2427108.html

13-06-2019

Aerospace industry: PVD as a substitute for hard chrome

In the aerospace industry, manufacturers and suppliers are urgently looking for a replacement for the hard chrome plating of components. According to Oerlikon Balzers, alternative processes such as PVD coating can make it possible to implement new solution strategies and also offer added value compared to hard chrome. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/aerospace-industry-pvd-as-a-substitute-for-hard-chrome-2414134.html

29-03-2019

Friction-reducing surfaces to make engines more economical

Together with the automotive industry, researchers at the Fraunhofer IWS, Dresden (Germany), have developed processes for friction-reducing surfaces of engine components in recent years. Now, carbon dioxide emissions are to be reduced even further by further developments in surface technology. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/friction-reducing-surfaces-to-make-engines-more-economical-2277829.html

19-02-2019

Major order for Nanogate

Nanogate SE, a leading global specialist for design-oriented high-tech surfaces and components, has received a new major order for its US site. It has a total volume of around EUR 50 million and a term of around six years. As part of the project, the Group manufactures and refines plastic components in high optical quality at its US site. These are design elements for automotive interiors. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/major-order-for-nanogate-2264495.html