Surfaces are no longer a mere outer shell; they form the functional core of every lightweight metal component. Three innovations shape this year’s exhibition:

Anodising has been reengineered. Modern pulsed processes deliver more than corrosion protection – they improve dimensional accuracy, wear resistance, and design flexibility for next-generation lightweight engineering.

Where conventional systems reach their limits, Ultraceramic® excels. Plasma electrolytic oxide surfaces combine extreme hardness with structural integrity, enabling higher performance in e-mobility and aerospace.

Hybrid surface systems balance rigidity and flexibility. By merging inorganic hardness with organic adaptability, multifunctional surfaces emerge – scratch-resistant, chemically stable, PFAS-free, and FDA-compliant.

This triad defines application-specific transformation. Surfaces are not coated; their properties are engineered at the molecular level. The future is lightweight and performance-driven.