The core function of surface technology is to improve the product properties and extend the service life of components in various areas of application. This applies both to purely functional parts, which must be resistant to corrosive media or transfer wear-resistant loads, for example, and to decorative elements, which must maintain a high surface quality in the grip and functional areas. Process efficiency has also played a decisive role for a long time, as valuable materials and specialty chemicals determine the costs of the processes. Accordingly, the currently focused topics of a sustainable economy can be addressed very well in surface technology.
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