Edition Summer 2018
BEYOND SURFACES

“The surface is always a complex matter because it is subject to so many influences”. In the latest edition of BEYOND SURFACES, Professor Paul Mayrhofer at TU Wien explains why this was a challenge even for renowned physicists such as Wolfgang Pauli – and demonstrates the best way to tackle the problem together with other experts in the field of surface technologies.

Find out how these technologies help make our cars faster and use resources more sparingly. And how customers around the globe rely on our solutions to create more efficient and sustainable production methods. In addition, our laser cladding expert Dr. Arkadi Zikin talks about the new appli- cations of this technology and presents a brand new research project with ETH Zurich. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of coatings.

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	Invented by the devil Prof. Paul Mayrhofer on materials and surfaces
	Automotive emissions motives The reinvention of metal stamping at Beijing Benz Automotive
	30 years of “What’s next?” Mitsubishi Hitachi’s appetite for advances inspires
	A bottle everyone is familiar with BALINIT coatings for cost-saving production of PET bottles
	Audit means training A combination with added value
	Hidden champions Precision components in focus