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What if a single cylinder bore coating could cut friction, reduce oil consumption, and lower CO₂ emissions – all at once? Engine manufacturers face big challenges: improve efficiency; cut emissions; lower operating costs – without sacrificing durability. Here’s how SUMEBore™ cylinder bore coatings deliver measurable results: ✔ Up to 78% lower oil consumption (52 g/h → 11.5 g/h under test conditions). ✔ Friction reduction up to 4.5 kW. Supporting higher efficiency and lower fuel use. ✔ Significantly reduced wear. Engineered for long service life in demanding applications. ✔ Up to 10 tonnes of CO₂ savings per engine per year. Ideal for continuous-duty operations. And the real impact? Lower annual operating costs: ▪️ Diesel generators (≈4,000 h/year): $8,200–10,800 per engine. ▪️Mixed-duty / on-highway (≈2,000 h/year): $2,200–3,100 per engine. For OEMs, fleets, and power generation customers, sustainability gains and cost savings go hand in hand. What’s your top priority right now – efficiency, emissions, or cost reduction? Share in the comments!

How Oerlikon enables the semiconductor industry to advance digital innovation A world without semiconductors is hard to imagine: From computers, smartphones and data centers to industrial automation and AI applications, digital progress depends on ever more powerful, ever more efficient chips. As chip makers push the boundaries of physics to meet rising performance demands and targets for lower energy consumption, every step in the manufacturing process, including highly advanced semiconductor equipment, its parts and components, must deliver absolute precision, reliability and high output quality. This is where Oerlikon makes the difference. Learn more!

Part quality is non-negotiable. In demanding milling applications, the real challenge is maintaining consistent part quality until the very last cut. It requires stable machining conditions, controlled wear progression and a cutting edge that remains effective throughout the tool's service life. Consistent cutting conditions help maintain not only surface quality, but also surface integrity. That is why coating performance should not be measured only by tool life, but also by how consistently it enables high-quality machining results. Protect the tool. Protect the part. S3p®.

High-quality materials, optimized designs, and robust, repeatable processes are the foundation for success in industrial additive manufacturing. By offering additive manufacturing metal powders, additive component manufacturing, and advanced surface treatments, including PVD, CVD, and thermal spray coatings, we provide an integrated solution across the entire value chain. We are uniquely positioned to advance the industrialization of additive manufacturing while continuously expanding our production capacities and capabilities. What are your biggest challenges with industrial 3D printing? Let’s talk.

August 12, 2026: New PFAS limits take effect for certain food-contact packaging in the EU. Plastics manufacturers now face a practical question: How can they change formulations while maintaining stable processing and consistent product quality? Additives such as PFAS have traditionally facilitated plastic processing through optimized melt flow, low friction and non-stick behavior, helping manufacturers maintain stable processes and consistent product quality. However, as PFAS come under increasing regulatory pressure due to environmental and health concerns, manufacturers must modify their formulations. This often leads to tooling issues, such as deposit buildup, in both injection molding and extrusion, ultimately affecting end-product quality. PFAS-free PVD coatings can provide these key properties at the tool surface, helping to reduce material build-up, extend cleaning intervals, maintain efficient production and support consistent product quality. That is where our application expertise and surface technology know-how can help. #PFAS #PVDcoatings #PlasticsProcessing #FoodPackaging

What separates a good process from a world-class one? It’s rarely just the equipment or materials. It’s the expertise guiding every decision. When Hong Kong Aero Engine Services Limited (HAESL) aimed to strengthen its thermal spray capabilities for Rolls-Royce Trent engine services, the priorities were clear: ✔ Deep process understanding ✔ Stronger root cause analysis ✔ Confidence in NADCAP-controlled operations Through dedicated technical training with Oerlikon Metco, we connected theory with real-world application, tackled coating challenges, and reinforced a culture of continuous improvement. The outcome? Beyond training — a stronger foundation for excellence. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eKgu5Vap Thank you to HAESL for the trust and collaboration!

People who embrace new opportunities Sometimes, the biggest career step starts with a new country. At Oerlikon, we're proud to support people as they grow, learn and take on new challenges. Because people make products better. After moving to Switzerland four years ago, Margarita joined Oerlikon with a background in mechanical engineering and materials science. She began by driving standardization and process optimization projects before expanding her expertise through Six Sigma Green & Black Belt trainings. Today, Margarita is part of our Coating center in Wohlen, where she contributes to digitalization and R&D projects. Looking back, she sees every new opportunity as another step in a journey of continuous learning and growth. What new opportunity has had the biggest impact on your career?

Today, we published our results for the first half of 2026. Order intake increased by 19% and sales increased by 6.7%, both year-over-year and at constant FX. These strong results demonstrate that Oerlikon’s diversification strategy helps the company successfully navigate an ongoing challenging environment. Following a strong first half and increasing visibility for the remainder of the year, we are raising our full-year guidance. We look forward to providing a more detailed update on our strategy, growth opportunities and long-term financial ambitions at our Capital Markets Day in September. Read more: https://bit.ly/4wffouC

From aerospace and energy to semiconductors and medical applications, the performance of an additively manufactured component starts with the material. Our MetcoAdd™ metal powders are engineered for a wide range of AM processes, including LB-PBF, EB-PBF, DED, and CSAM. Optimized particle size distributions and tightly controlled powder characteristics support stable processing, high repeatability, and consistent part quality. Which material requirements are most critical for your next AM application?

How Oerlikon’s solutions help make medical procedures safer and support faster healing Modern medicine depends on materials and instruments that work safely and precisely. From implants and surgical robots to instruments and dental applications, every surface matters. Oerlikon’s solutions help make medical procedures safer, support better healing and reduce the burden on healthcare systems. Learn more in the article 👇