Enhance

Functional Surfaces

When the surface becomes a function of the equipment.

Beyond the material and appearance, topography, finish, and protection influence cleanability, environmental resistance, and interactions with products or fluids.

The Functions

Giving the Surface a Function

Depending on the application, surface treatment can be used to target different properties:

Cleanability

Adapt the surface condition to cleaning and maintenance requirements.

Protection

Enhance resistance to the environment, chemical agents, or corrosion.

Topography

Control the roughness, relief, and homogeneity of the surface.

Surface Behavior

Target specific properties such as hydrophobicity, reduced fingerprint marks, or reduced adhesion of certain substances.

Identification & Color

Differentiate, identify, or color a surface while preserving the desired characteristics of the material.

Treatment Selection

Function Before Technology

A surface is not defined solely by its material or appearance. Its topography, finish, and protection can influence its cleanability, environmental resistance, and interaction with products or fluids that come into contact with it.

Technochim combines surface science, mechanical, chemical, and electrochemical treatments, and functional coatings to target properties suited to your application.

A functional property can be obtained through different methods: mechanical polishing, electropolishing, chemical treatments, or functional sol-gel / Coatix coatings.

The choice depends on the material, initial condition, environment, and above all, the desired function.

A surface is not limited to its Ra. Its function is not limited to its appearance either.

Our Approach

From Desired Function to Solution

Define

Identify the desired property and usage constraints.

Characterize

Understand the material and the initial surface condition.

Treat

Select or combine the appropriate technologies.

Measure

Characterize the resulting surface and compare it to the objective.

Technochim Expertise

From Surface Science to Function

Technochim relies on its analysis laboratory, equipped with a Keyence 3D microscope and an interferometer that enable surface topography characterization and Sdr parameter determination, as well as over 100 proprietary formulations developed and mastered in-house. This combination makes it possible to connect: Material → Surface → Treatment → Characterization → Function and to support both traditional applications and new alloys, additive manufacturing, and new surface functions.

Applications

Pharma & Biotech

Aerospace

Additive Manufacturing

High-Tech

Industry

Architecture & Design

Healthcare

What Function Are You Seeking for Your Surface?

Tell Us About the Material, Its Environment, and the Desired Property.

Technochim assesses the surface treatment strategy suited to your application.