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High-tech surfaces for high-performance, sustainable machinery and equipment
Tailored material and coating solutions for efficient, long-lasting components
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Functional sustainable solutions for future vehicle concepts
Innovative surfaces, intelligent interiors, and resource-saving technologies for tomorrow's automotive engineering
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Precision, sustainability, and progress in Focus
Robust surface solutions for reliable performance in the most extreme space environments
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Systemic surface solutions for sustainable aviation
Innovative materials, intelligent coatings, and smart systems for a green, safe, and efficient aviation industry
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High-tech solutions for the energy of tomorrow
From photovoltaics to batteries to hydrogen: we develop sustainable, efficient, and interconnected solutions for a green energy future
Precision and innovation: Optical technologies for the future
Ultra-precise optical coatings and systems – from simulation to industrial application
Enhanced adhesion, long-lasting coatings, and cutting-edge plasma processes for peak performance
Digital transformation for surface technologies
Simulation-driven process optimization, data platforms, and high-performance computing for surface engineering
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Resilient technologies for modern agricultural systems
Ozonized water, plasma processes, and smart solutions for safe and efficient food production
Sustainable technologies for water, soil, and air
Electrochemical systems, photocatalysts, and innovative surface solutions for clean, efficient, and environmentally friendly processes
Smart and robust surfaces for the chemical industry
Complex and intelligent coating systems for extreme requirements concerning wear and corrosion
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