An expert offers a primer on popular medical device coatings and their applications. Kevin Guenther A catheter with a lubricious coating. In the world of low friction, lubricious coatings for medical ...

This article was originally published on MedicalDesign.com in June 2014. High-performance coatings are low-friction, dry-lubricant materials that achieve remarkable synergy by combining the ...

New York, Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global zero friction coatings market size is predicted to grow at a CAGR of over ~6% from 2024 to 2036. The market is projected to garner a revenue of ...

Low-friction coatings for bearings can improve bearing life and performance. Low-friction coatings are used on bearings for two reasons. The first is as a backup lubricant if the primary (fluid) ...

Before becoming qualified, each InnerArmor film is subjected to rigorous testing in Sub-One laboratories. This means in-depth measurement of the film’s thickness, hardness, modulus, toughness, ...

Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have invented a coating that could dramatically reduce friction in common load-bearing systems with moving parts, from vehicle ...

The Low Friction Coatings Market is experiencing robust expansion driven by rising demand across automotive, aerospace, energy, and industrial machinery sectors seeking performance optimization and ...

ORNL's vertically aligned carbon nanotubes reduce friction to nearly zero to improve energy efficiency. Credit: Chanaka Kumara/ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy ORNL's vertically aligned carbon nanotubes ...