Surface engineering laboratory

• Engineering & Technology

946 430 850

(+34) 946 430 850 (International calls)

TECNALIA's Surface Engineering Laboratory provides capabilities for designing, integrating and validating surface and coating solutions within the manufacturing sector.

The facility incorporates key equipment and technologies, including PVD systems (DC/MF/HIPIMS), plasma treatments (nitriding/nitrocarburizing and post-discharge processes), surface functionalization and plasma polymer deposition.

Its services include coating design and scale-up, durability and tribological testing, and the optimization of surface treatments and adhesion.

The laboratory aims to accelerate technological development and facilitate technology transfer to industrial environments through pilot projects, comparative testing and expert technical support.

Equipment

• PVD systems (DC/MF/HIPIMS).
• Plasma treatment systems (nitriding/nitrocarburizing and post-discharge processes).
• Plasma-based surface functionalization and polymer deposition systems.
• Dip-coating equipment.
• Pilot plants for:
  - Chemical conversion.
  - Electrolytic treatments.
  - Anodizing.
  - Sol-gel coatings.
  - Cleaning and passivation.
• Tribometers.
• Microhardness testing equipment.
• Profilometers.
• Erosion and leak-tightness testing equipment.

• Coating design and process scale-up.
• Durability and tribological testing.
• Optimization of surface treatments and adhesion.
• Industry-specific certification.

Aimed at:

• All industries that focus on solving industrial problems such as wear, erosion, ageing, corrosion and bio-fouling, and on improving the functional properties of materials and components (electrical contact resistance, optical properties, self-cleaning, anti-frost, anti-microbial, anti-fouling, among others).

TECNALIA

Gipuzkoa Science and Technology Park, Mikeletegi Pasealekua, 2, E-20009, Donostia-San Sebastián (Gipuzkoa)

Surfaces and Coatings:

- Functional Materials and Surfaces

- Advanced Materials

Application sectors

• Aerospace
• Aeronautics
• Automotive
• Construction
• Energy
• Railways
• Chemical industry

Industry plan

• HAZI · Aerospace
• IRABAZI · Automotive components
• IRABAZI · Energy