Global leader in material science engineering
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.
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As leader in material science engineering, Oerlikon drives the next generation of industries.
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 coaters 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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Discover our portfolio
Discover the different products and services, Oerlikon offers to make its customers' products better. You can enter search the portfolio by brand and industry.
Discover our technologies
Learn more about the technologies that enable us to make our customers' products better.