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More and more automotive designers are looking to physical vapor deposition (PVD) coatings to give their car interiors and exteriors an exclusive esthetic. PVD coatings are thin, durable, scratch and wear resistant, and have a premium look and feel. Ionbond is working with high-end car brands to deliver the optimum coating solution for their unique designs. Want to hear more about what we’re doing in this area? Come talk to us at IZB in Wolfsburg, 22-24 October 2024.

At Ionbond, we are proud of what we have achieved. We have over 30 coating centers around the world, a fleet of high-tech coating machines and a wide range of proven, innovative PVD, CVD and PACVD coatings. More than that, we are proud to offer the largest network of surface engineers, ready to provide local support to our customers everywhere.

Join us at our boothS30103 in Orlando, Florida (USA), from October 15 to 17 for the 2024 edition of FABTECH, North America’s largest trade show for metal forming and fabricating. We’re looking forward to showing our premium performance coatings for forming metals and non-ferrous metals, aluminum die casting as well as our developments in plasma nitriding for duplex coatings. In addition, we’d love to hear about your current projects and challenges in forming and molding.

We are proud to present our whitepaper on developing coating solutions for components used in hydrogen, for instance in a hydrogen internal combustion engine. This is a lesser-known application of hydrogen technology for mobility – compared to the more well-known hydrogen fuel cells – yet with strong potential for specific applications such as long haul trucks and heavy duty construction vehicles. The whitepaper is available for download now! Let’s start with a little preview of what it covers.

We’ve got several interesting pieces of news for cutting tool manufacturers in North and Latin America! With new technology in the Ionbond coating center in Duncan (South Carolina), it will be the second USA coating center after Madison Heights (Michigan) to offer the recently developed universal AuroraX^™ Plus coating. In addition, both coating centers offer many of the other Ionbond Premium Plus PVD coatings, such as Tetrabond^™ Plus, Hardcut^™ Plus, Crosscut^™ Plus and Maximizer^™ Plus. Finally our coating center in Cleveland (Ohio) is expanding capacity with the installation of state-of-the-art CVD technology by the end of 2024.

We are excited to launch the first Ionbond Summer School program on Duplex Coatings. Discover and learn more about how to boost the performance of your forming application with duplex coatings and plasma nitriding in 5 insightfull lessons.

Looking for non-toxic alternatives for hard chrome plating and PTFE coatings?

So have we! At Ionbond, we have developed PVD recipes that can provide a viable alternative to these common coatings, even in highly regulated industries like the aerospace sector. Sounds interesting? Read our article and let’s meet up at the Farnborough International Airshow to discuss your application.

As a leader in surface enhancement technology, Ionbond continues to set benchmarks in the aerospace sector with its innovative coating solutions. Our participation in prominent events such as the Farnborough International Airshow underscores our commitment to advancing aerospace technology.

In the realm of product manufacturing, the quest for both aesthetic appeal and durability often leads to a common dilemma: how to make plastic components look more luxurious and stand up to the rigours of daily use. This is where the innovative use of Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) coatings offers a solution that enhances both the visual and functional quality of plastic parts across various industries.

Ionbond Sweden is opening a state-of-the-art coating centre. The new facility will triple the company's floor space and boost production capacity, enabling to better serve various sectors, including cutting, forming, automotive, decorative, and industrial components. The new plant is carbon-neutral and is 100% renewable energy-powered. It is the result of the company’s commitment to growth and sustainability. Ionbond Sweden is now ready to take on larger orders, further solidifying its reputation as a dependable global partner for high-quality coating solutions.

For companies in sheet metal forming, the generation of burrs and slivers is an ongoing challenge, especially when it comes to forming aluminum alloys. Burrs and slivers can reduce the final product quality and are costly to remove, which drives the search for solutions that prevent them from forming. Ionbond’s solution for this challenge is our Tetrabond^™ tetrahedral amorphous carbon (ta-C) coating – a thin, extremely hard coating with a smooth surface and low sticking.

Depuis des décennies, Ionbond est un leader dans le domaine des revêtements de haute performance, tant pour les applications techniques que pour le segment du luxe. L’entreprise s’est notamment fait un nom dans le domaine des produits de luxe grâce à ses revêtements de haute qualité, durables et esthétiques pour les montres, au service des plus grandes marques. Aujourd'hui, ce savoir-faire est étendu aux accessoires haut de gamme.

Are you looking to increase the performance of your cutting tools for machining non-ferrous materials? Ionbond has a coating solution that helps combat built-up edges, abrasive wear and more. It was designed specifically to allow you to make use of the great material properties of these materials, while increasing manufacturing efficiency.

Good news for customers in the USA and Canada: Ionbond has invested in its facility in Greensboro, doubling its capacity for decorative PVD coatings. The new machines not only increased the plant's overall coating capacity, but also its coating portfolio, including the color selection of decorative coatings.

Tetrabond® Plus is now offered at Ionbond Germany's Saxony facility. This tool coating is ideal for machining non-ferrous materials, including aluminum alloys, copper alloys, plastics, and composite materials, making it particularly valuable for applications in the aerospace and automotive industries.

With the addition of a cutting-edge Hauzer 1200 PVD/PACVD hybrid tool, we're geared up to meet the soaring demand for quick turnaround times from our surgical instrument clients.

Modern machinery, with its intricate demands for precision and reliability amid cost pressures, faces challenges. Coatings that provide both corrosion and wear protection are scarce. Read on for insights into innovative solutions addressing this critical gap.

Are you looking to stand out in automotive interior design with novel colors and increased wear resistance of design elements? Check out Ionbond’s expertise in PVD coatings at the Automotive Interiors Expo Novi from 24-26 October and find out more in below article.

Ionbond is proud to join the Hydrogen Engine Alliance! We’re looking forward to lending our expertise to the further development of this interesting technology for carbon-neutral mobility.

Have you been looking for a superior tool coating for difficult-to-cut materials? Look no further! Ionbond's new AuroraX Plus coating offers the performance you need in both wet and dry conditions, making it a great all-round tool coating.

Are you looking for a coating to help your products keep their high performance in extreme environments?

Curious about the magic behind long-lasting, beautiful items? Dive into the latest developments in Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) coatings, revealing the secrets of our decorative finishes.

Read along to find out why high-pressure die casting is becoming increasingly popular for high-volume mass production of complex-shaped parts.

Ionbond presents Tribobond™ 55, developed specifically for vacuum and dry gas environments!

Download our comprehensive technical presentation, including fundamentals, illustrative examples and real case studies of our duplex coatings in use at Ionbond’s clients.

With our new duplex coating capabilities in Ionbond Madison Heights, we’re ready to help our customers in forming and molding make big improvements in their tool productivity. Read what our team of experts has to say about these game-changing coatings.

Discover the power of Ionbond’s duplex coatings! Our state-of-the-art plasma nitriding equipment combined with PVD coating technology offers exceptional impact fatigue strength and wear resistance. Elevate your tool performance and enjoy reduced downtime for maximum productivity.

The Ionbond plant in Olten is one of the largest CVD coating centers in Europe, if not the world. Recently, it’s grown even larger, with the inauguration of their new machine hall. In this article, we talk to Robert Jäggi, Country Manager, about the expansion of the coating capacity and his plans for the future.

Ionbond Mexico is pleased to join AMAS, the unique association in Mexico for surface finishers. We’re looking forward to sharing and collaborating with member companies. Read on to learn more!

Read our new whitepaper on CVD coatings for components. Chemical vapor deposition (CVD), the oldest deposition technique, is rarely used for coating of components. A common perception is that it can be applied only for coating of cemented carbide cutting inserts and forming tools with subsequent heat treatment. Yet CVD processing temperatures are not necessarily a showstopper for coating a range of steels and other materials used for components of various machinery. This article is intended to clarify such CVD misconceptions and highlight the benefits of using CVD for surface enhancement.

Are you looking to increase your productivity and machine uptime in plastic molding? Protecting your molds and dies against wear with Ionbond’s PVD coatings is a good place to start! Read our article to learn more.

Aluminum high pressure die casting is a high-volume manufacturing process which is becoming increasingly popular for the mass production of complex-shaped parts due to its high material utilization and high degree of automation. The short cycle times and the thermal cycling through the molten aluminum alloy and the use of release agents impose high demands on the die. The complex tribological system is responsible for the following damage and wear mechanisms:

The Ionbond Surface Analysis lab is part and parcel of our customers’ success in industrial components. The lab is staffed by an experienced team with highly creative problem-solving skills. Read on to find out how they work!

Collaborations between industry and academia can result in powerful practical insights. We’re proud to have been part of the ALVA2 project consortium on hot forming aluminum. Continue below to read more!

The Ionbond plant in Greensboro, USA, is a center of excellence in servicing customers, with a very diverse product portfolio. Read on to learn about their unique aerospace certification and coating capabilities.

Many factors drive Ionbond’s success in forming and molding tool coating solutions. One of them is our state-of-the-art Engineering Lab in Madison Heights (USA). Read our latest interview to learn more!

Ionbond is happy to announce our new business collaboration with Japan Coating Center (JCC) for providing PVD coating services to automotive forming dies, both new and used. Under the terms of the collaboration, Ionbond and JCC can both use JCC’s Venus coating and Ionbond’s Ionbond™ 90 Concept coating for their automotive customers worldwide. This increases consistency and quality outcomes for these challenging applications both locally and in facilities around the world.

Read our new whitepaper on coating development for closed-die forging dies. Because of its suitability for large-scale production of products with a wide weight range, this manufacturing method dominates the industry. Hot forging, like all machining processes, is subject to cost and performance constraints. Increasing the service lifetime of the dies, for example, with our Ionbond™ 95 coating for forming and molding tools, is one of the most effective ways to reduce the total cost of hot forging.

Duplex coatings for forming and molding tool are Ionbond’s latest portfolio offering for highly demanding forming and molding applications. These coatings integrate plasma nitriding technology, and help our customers achieve their goals for improved productivity, reduced downtime and extended machine maintenance. With duplex coatings, you can also boost your product quality and minimize scrap rate in manufacturing – resulting in substantial cost savings. Ionbond’s duplex coatings have superior performance, proven by laboratory analyses and customer results.

Download our case studies for Forming & Molding Tools to get an unfiltered insight into the potential of our coating solutions in various forming applications.

The aerospace industry is a fascinating sector, with high quality requirements, cost pressures and safety criteria. Ionbond is proud to have over 30 years of experience in this challenging market, from our plants in three different countries. In this article, Managing Director Franck Derangere (Ionbond France), Managing Director Chris Constable (Ionbond UK) and Val Lieberman, our Global Segment Manager for Industrial Components, discuss Ionbond’s expertise and advantages in aerospace.

As one of the global leaders in PVD, CVD and PACVD coating technology, Ionbond™ had the foresight to spot an important global automotive engineering trend years ago – lightweight design. This trend aims to reduce vehicle weight to improve fuel economy while maintaining strength for passenger safety purposes, and has catapulted the use of high-strength aluminum into the limelight.

IHI Ionbond is pleased to announce a significant investment in our decorative coating capacity: a Hauzer Flexicoat® 1500 PVD system. This large-scale coating system has an impressive coating zone of 0.9m diameter by 1.5m high and is a welcome addition to the growing capabilities of the Ionbond component coating facility at Consett County Durham.

IHI Ionbond is pleased to announce our investment in a Hauzer Flexicoat 850 CARC+ system and associated infrastructure.

Good news for Ionbond customers who appreciate the unique coating characteristics of Ionbond’s Tribobond coating portfolio: at Ionbond West Chicago Coating Center, we have added a new PVD/PACVD hybrid coating machine to our existing lineup of PVD coating machines.

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