Advanced materials

At Oerlikon, we engineer advanced materials that drive innovation. Our portfolio includes high-performance powders for thermal spray and ultra-fine metal additive manufacturing, complemented by advanced wires and ceramics – all designed to perform under extreme pressure, heat and wear.

We have a long-standing tradition of excellence in research and development. We provide state-of-the-art materials to a wide range of industries, including aerospace, energy, oil & gas and more. Our laboratories and manufacturing facilities are certified to NADCAP and ISO standards.

Your benefits

Wide portfolio

There are more than 700 products available to help with the most challenging customer needs, such as reducing wear and tear, avoiding friction and providing thermal insulation. Thanks to our in-house manufacturing capabilities, we can tailor our offering to our customers' needs.

Global production and distribution

Thanks to our network of production facilities and distribution centers spanning all continents, we can produce locally and deliver quickly, no matter where you are.

Application expertise

We have application development capabilities for all major processes, including thermal spray and additive manufacturing. This allows us to tailor our advanced materials for their respective applications.

Scoperta™ Rapid Alloy Development

Our AI-driven Scoperta™ process can shorten the development time of new alloys from years to months. It can also create entirely new compositions of advanced materials for surface technology.

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Facts and figures around advanced materials at Oerlikon

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Materials offered

From alumina to zirconia, we use the base composition that is best suited for your application. Choose from our wide selection and trust our extensive experience to help you select the right material for your needs.

Functional enhancements

The properties of our materials enable customers to optimize their products for desired functions, from abrasion resistance to friction reduction and thermal barriers.

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Online availability

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Making flights safer and more efficient

This is the temperature inside a modern aircraft turbine. Advanced materials must be able to withstand these extreme conditions and protect the other turbine components to ensure safe and efficient flight.

Advanced materials for high‑performance applications

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Learn how Oerlikon Metco enables high‑temperature protection in turbines

In the realm of high-temperature protection and enhanced turbine engine efficiency, Thermal Barrier Coatings, TBCs, are at the forefront. These coatings play a pivotal role in safeguarding turbine engines from the detrimental effects of extreme temperatures.

In this article, we will delve into the world of TBCs, exploring their significance, applications and the innovative strides Oerlikon is taking to meet the evolving needs of the aerospace and industrial sectors.

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