Ionbond Summer School - Tribological coatings for mobility applications
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Welcome to the Ionbond Summer School on tribological coatings for mobility applications!
We are excited to have you on board. You are now part of a growing community of professionals and enthusiasts exploring the powerful role of thin coatings in shaping current and future mobility solutions.
In this summer school, you will gain access to five expert-led lessons covering a wide range of mobility applications. Discover how advanced tribological coatings enhance component performance, improve efficiency, and extend component lifetime.
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Explore our lessons on tribological coatings for future mobility applications
Dive into the fascinating world of thin films and discover how they make things move: on the ground, in water, in the air, and even in space.
Learn how the right coating can make a decisive difference in your application.
Lesson 1: How are tribology coatings designed?
Available on 4. August 2026
In this lesson, we explore how coatings for mobility applications are designed, the factors that must be considered during development, and why DLC coatings provide key advantages for specific application requirements.
Lesson 2: Highly resilient DLC coatings for extreme applications
Available on 11. August 2026
We are diving into highly resilient DLC coatings designed for demanding mobility applications where components are exposed to high loads, increased torque, changing lubrication conditions, and rough counter surfaces.
Lesson 3: Tribology coatings for hydrogen applications
Available on 18. August 2026
We'll explore challenges like corrosion resistance, long-term reliability, stable friction behaviour, and protection against hydrogen diffusion which tribological coatings face in applications involving alternative fuels.
Lesson 4: Coating solutions for aerospace
Available on 25. August 2026
We take a closer look at coating solutions for aerospace and how coating solutions help protect critical parts against wear, corrosion, oxidation, erosion, and fatigue while supporting higher efficiency and longer service life.
Lesson 5: Coating solutions for radar antennas
Available on 1. September 2026
In this lesson, we explore the future of autonomous driving and the role of radar antennas in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. These critical components require coating solutions that combine strong adhesion, high electrical conductivity, corrosion protection, uniform layer distribution, and cost-effective manufacturing at scale.
Which properties are required for tribology coatings?
Tribology coatings for mobility applications must combine several key properties to deliver reliable performance under demanding operating conditions.
Depending on the application, important coating properties can include:
- Low friction
- High wear resistance
- Strong adhesion
- Chemical stability
- Fatigue resistance
- Compatibility with lubricants and counter materials
Every mobility application places unique demands on components and coating systems. The required coating properties depend on factors such as load, speed, temperature, lubrication, environment and component design.
The answer depends on the complete tribological system.
Throughout this Summer School, you will learn how tribology coatings are designed, how they perform under extreme operating conditions and how they can support future mobility applications, including hydrogen-based technologies.
Discover further information
Explore our website for additional information on tribological coating technologies, mobility applications, white papers and technical factsheets.
Questions?
Discuss your challenges with André Hieke
André Hieke, Global Product Manager Mobility, will be glad to support you.
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André Hieke
Global Product Manager Mobility
André Hieke
Global Product Manager Mobility