Sustainable Powders for Wear-Resistant Coatings

The automotive industry is facing an increasing dependency on raw materials caused by the rise of electromobility. In the production of wear-resistant components and sheet metal forming tools, coating materials and processes are crucial for performance, sustainability, and lifespan.

• Focus on resource-saving materials with high performance
  The focus is on developing resource-saving materials that ensure high performance and reliability in demanding applications despite the reduced use of critical raw materials. Through intelligent material combinations and the use of sustainable raw materials, ecological aspects are aligned with technical requirements to realize future-proof coating solutions.
• Improvement of process efficiency and powder quality through targeted adjustments
  The improvement of process efficiency and powder quality is achieved through targeted adjustments to process parameters, such as temperature control, gas flows, and feed mechanisms, to achieve optimal particle morphology and distribution. This optimization enables uniform and high-quality layer formation, leading to a more sustainable and economical coating technology overall.
• Analysis of ecological impacts along the entire manufacturing process
  The analysis of ecological impacts along the entire manufacturing process includes the systematic assessment of energy and raw material consumption as well as waste streams at each process stage – from the raw material to the coating to post-processing. The goal is to identify ecological hotspots and sustainably improve the environmental balance through targeted measures such as process optimizations or material substitutions.