New materials and surfaces

From startup to medium-sized technology leader

Since 1996, OTEC has developed from a mechanical engineering start-up into a global technology leader for deburring, grinding, smoothing and polishing. In an interview, Managing Director Helmut Gegenheimer gives interesting insights into the development history and future of the technology leader.

Leading ultrasonic technology for the highest demands

Ultrasonic-assisted cleaning is a very effective and gentle method of cleaning all types of materials intensively in the shortest possible time without damage. Industrial cleaning in particular, which requires several ultrasonic frequencies, is a domain of KKS Ultraschall AG.

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Automatic single-chamber cleaning systems type KTR/KTRO

This system concept is the ideal solution for cleaning small parts with complicated shapes. The compact single-chamber cleaning system with KKS ultrasonic technology offers maximum flexibility in a minimum of space and guarantees problem-free and reproducible fine cleaning.

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Innovative surface coatings thanks to air cleaning

As a leading global provider of surface coatings, Oerlikon Balzers relies on industrial air cleaning systems from Zehnder to reduce its quality costs, improve the health and wellbeing of its employees, and enhance the visual impact of its coating centres.

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Chemical Etching and Laser Cut under one roof

Chemical etching and laser cutting are the most advanced techniques for prototyping and manufacturing metal parts. Being able to offer both technologies under one roof offers great advantages to potential customers.

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Consulting for functional coatings

Buser Oberflächentechnik AG is a leading supplier of complex coating systems. In addition to a broad range of knowledge, our specialty is the flexibility to coat individual parts and to be able to think our way into complex tasks.

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Temperature sensors made of high-performance ceramics

Platinum resistance thermocouples made of thinfilm high-performance alumina and/or zirconia substates. With a smooth surfaces and a high level of purity they guarantee a reliable performance in use from -50 to + 600 ° C. Designs as SMD or chip soldered / clamped.

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New high-tech coatings (parylene) at APM Technica AG

APM Technica AG is expanding its competence centre for surface coatings with a parylene coatings centre. Parylene ideally fits into the APM portfolio of plasma technology, wet coatings and optical vacuum coatings.

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ALTEF®-Coating

The ALTEF® treatment can significantly improve the properties of aluminum. In many cases, the improvements make it possible to replace steel and other metallic materials.

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Ceramic Tapes and Substrates by Kerafol

KERAFOL® - Keramische Folien GmbH was founded in 1985 and has over 200 employees at the moment. We develope and produce ceramic tapes for versatile applications with a special manufacturing process. These tapes may then be used unsintered as a final product or sintered as a planar ceramic component.

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