Global leader in surface technologies & advanced materials

At Oerlikon, we engineer innovative technologies and solutions that make our customers' products last longer, perform better, and generate less waste. Our high-tech surface solutions and advanced materials are designed for applications in the most demanding industries.

About us

We make products better with our integrated offering of advanced materials, coating equipment and services, and component manufacturing. Our global network of highly skilled engineers and problem solvers is combined with a strong local presence, ensuring we are always close to our customers.

Oerlikon at the bottom of the sea

Oerlikon makes metals ready for the deep sea: coatings and materials protect drill bits, valves, pumps and seals against pressure, corrosion and wear. This increases reliability, lowers costs and helps protect sensitive underwater environments.

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Taking off safely and efficiently

From turbines to landing gear, Oerlikon technologies help make aircraft safer, more efficient and more economical. Our coatings, superalloy components and 3D printed parts protect metal alloys against extreme heat and loads, supporting the next generation of sustainable aviation.

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High performance for high performance

semiconductor production with animated Oerlikon-red line

Semiconductors power everything from smartphones to cars and AI data centers. Oerlikon supports the industry with coatings, thermal interface materials and 3D printed components that protect chip production equipment, improve heat management and help manufacturers push the limits of performance.

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Sustainable, durable and safe mobility

Red car from the right rear side driving through a city at night

Oerlikon supports the automotive industry with solutions that make mobility safer and more sustainable. Our technologies protect battery systems, reduce weight, lower friction and improve manufacturing efficiency, helping both drivers and manufacturers.

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Heal better, recover faster

From ultra‑thin coatings on surgical instruments to porous implant surfaces, dental applications and special 3D printing powders, Oerlikon helps make surgeries safer, implants more durable and recovery faster. The technologies improve quality of life for millions of patients worldwide.

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Endless space. Endless possibilities

From the first moon landing to today’s rockets and satellites, Oerlikon technologies perform critical tasks in space. Our coatings and 3D printed components protect parts against extreme heat, vacuum and friction and help make missions safer, lighter and more efficient.

Our business model – unique integrated offering

Discover Oerlikon's business model and find out how we make products better. Each part of our offering has unique strengths, and when combined, these strengths are a true game-changer in terms of extending product life, saving costs and improving sustainability.

Coating services

From drill bits that stay sharp longer to turbine blades that withstand extreme heat, Oerlikon’s coating services enhance the performance and durability of critical components across a wide range of industries.

Coating equipment

From PVD & CVD coating equipment to thermal spray guns and entire systems, our coating equipment ensures best-in-class results.

Advanced materials

At Oerlikon, we engineer materials that drive innovation. Our portfolio includes ultra-fine metal and ceramic powders for thermal spray and for 3D printing, as well as high-performance wires – each designed to withstand pressure, heat, and wear.

Highly specialized components

Oerlikon manufactures precision components that improve product performance, safety, and efficiency in demanding environments.

Technology toolbox

Leading know-how in high-tech sectors

Oerlikon has a highly developed technology toolbox that drives our business model. This toolbox enables our customers to decrease costs, improve their products' performance, and gain a competitive edge.

Material Science

Through continuous innovation, we create advanced materials that enhance product performance, reliability, and efficiency. Our technologies – often refined through powder metallurgy – help our customers achieve higher durability, energy efficiency, and competitive advantage in their industries.

Physical Vapor Deposition

In the PVD process, a high-purity, solid coating material (metals) is either evaporated by heat (arc evaporation) or by bombardment with ions (sputtering). At the same time, a reactive gas (e.g., nitrogen) is added. The gas forms a compound with the metal vapor, which is then deposited on the tools or components as a thin, highly adherent coating.

Thermal Spray

Thermal spraying is a cost-effective method for applying coatings that enhance surface properties. In the simplest terms, thermal spray involves heating a feedstock material, generally in powder or wire form, to a molten or semi-molten state. The feedstock is propelled using a stream of gas or compressed air to deposit it, creating a surface structure on a given substrate.

Advanced Manufacturing

Oerlikon manufactures precision components that improve product performance, safety, and efficiency in demanding environments. Leveraging our expertise in additive metal manufacturing, we produce lightweight, complex parts that enhance fuel efficiency in aerospace systems.

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PVD coatings enhance performance in electrosurgery

Macom Instrumental Cirúrgico’s journey with the Oerlikon PVD coating BALIMED ARGENTA.

A trusted partnership between Macom Instrumental Cirúrgico and Oerlikon Balzers delivers Brazil’s most widely used bipolar forceps – combining antimicrobial protection and surgical precision.

In neurosurgery, where precision and sterility are paramount, the performance of surgical instruments can directly influence patient outcomes. Macom Instrumental Cirúrgico, one of Brazil’s leading manufacturers of surgical tools, faced a persistent challenge: tissue adhesion during coagulation (sealing of small blood vessels) with bipolar forceps. The search for a more effective and biocompatible solution led to a collaboration with Oerlikon Balzers’ antimicrobial coating: BALIMED® ARGENTA.

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Thermal spray solutions extend range of Mazda MX-30 e-SKYACTIV R-EV

Innovation in the automotive industry has been a driving force for change towards sustainability and efficiency. The MX-30 e-SKYACTIV R-EV exemplifies Mazda‘s innovative approach to automotive design.

By repurposing the traditional rotary engine (Wankel) as a range extender in a plug-in hybrid powertrain, Mazda leveraged compactness and lightness to extend the vehicle‘s range significantly.

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PVD coatings replace PFAS for a safer and better tomorrow

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also usually called “forever chemicals”, have attracted significant regulatory attention worldwide due to their indelible nature, potential health risks, and environmental impact. These synthetic chemicals, used in numerous industrial and consumer products from non-stick cookware to medical devices, mechanical seals as well as applications where functional surfaces with non-sticking and low friction properties required.

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