PVD and Nanotechnology

Fraunhofer IWS

New coating systems to develop new application areas

  • X-ray and EUV optics

    Sophisticated nanolayer systems are of increasing interest for high-end applications in the fields of optics or joining techniques. In IWS nanometer multilayers have been developed for EUV and X-ray mirrors and for reactive multilayer systems that can be used as heat source for the joining of thermally sensitive materials.

  • Nanotubes and nano particles

    Single-wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) and metal core-shell nanoparticles cause in polymers, even in very small quantities, completely new functionalities and outstanding properties. Basing on a world-wide unique fabrication, with respect to quantity, quality and costs, we are able to offer material finishing as well as composite-, coating- and application developments.

  • Carbon coatings

    Diamor®-beschichtete Nockenwelle zur Reibungsreduzierung im Ventiltrieb

    The IWS developed amorphous carbon coatings ( Diamor) are extremely wear resistant and have friction reducing properties. Thus they are very suitable as protective coatings for tools and components in lubricated and non-lubricated applications.

  • PVD coatings

    The development of PVD coating processes of main interest. We focus our work on application-specific coatings and coating systems especially for wear protection. Furthermore, tribological, electrical, optical and decorative applications are at the core of interest.

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