Aerospace

Improvement with purpose

Aerospace components face some of the most extreme environmental and mechanical demands: high altitudes, thermal cycles, corrosion, vibration, and strict weight limits. Every gram counts, every surface matters. Traditional coatings often struggle to meet these needs long-term – especially when it comes to adhesion, thermal stability, or outgassing in low-pressure environments.

Nanostructured surfaces offer material-integrated functionality. By tailoring surface topographies at the micro- and nanoscale, they can reduce friction, prevent iceing or fouling buildup, and increase fatigue resistance. All without adding weight or compromising the structural integrity – ideal for aerospace applications where performance, reliability, and longevity are mission-critical.

Low-friction surfaces

Decrease mechanical wear and optimize moving assemblies.

Corrosion protection

Ice mitigation

Enhances surface durability under harsh atmospheric conditions.

Reduces adhesion of ice and contaminants, improving safety in critical zones.

Aircraft Exterior Panels & Wing Components

Aircraft wings and fuselage components made aluminum or titanium alloys are exposed to extreme temperature changes, UV radiation, and potential ice buildup. A nanostructured surface can reduce ice adhesion and improve hydrophobicity – contributing to both flight safety and fuel efficiency by lowering the resulting drag.

Engine & Turbine Housings

High-performance engines require high-performance parts that can withstand extreme thermal cycling, friction, and wear. Nanostructured surfaces can optimize tribological properties and enhance fatigue resistance as well as corrosion resistance, supporting long-term durability without the drawbacks of traditional coatings.

Satellite Structures & Sensor Housings

In orbit, materials face vacuum conditions and radiation. Surface-integrated nanostructures offer the potential to minimize outgassing, reduce contamination, and maintain stability – especially for titanium-based sensor housings or structural frames in satellites and spacecraft.

Looking to enhance reliability in aerospace environments?

We help you improve surface performance where it matters most – supporting resistance to extreme temperatures, wear, and oxidation through tailored nanostructures and advanced topographies.