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Together with Luma Metall AB and Materia Nova, IONICS is transforming the wire coating technology by replacing conventional electroplating methods with sustainable alternatives like PVD and ion implantation. Using the ion implantation to either enhancing the adhesion between metallic layers on ultrafine wires of few microns in diameter, or to closing the porosity of protective layers, we're creating the corrosion resistant coatings that not only meet performance demands but also uphold environmental responsibility. IONICS is also in the process of building the very first roll-to-roll plasma equipment for ultra-thin wires. See more...

 

Teaming up with industry leaders, including AGC and Husqvarna, IONICS is championing sustainable recycling solutions in the REMADE project. Our objective is to design, construct, and validate an industrial system for powder treatment, reconditioning powders used in additive manufacturing technologies like SLM and LMD, as well as reducing costs and waste through recycling. The project aims to develop processes to render powders processable again, compensate for lost elements through PVD treatment, rectify shape through spheroidization, and analyze powder composition before and after treatment. Such processes will also lead to the development of innovative alloys from recycled metals for diverse industrial needs.

 

The I4BAGS project aims to develop innovative surface treatment and interface solutions for applications in microelectronics and solid-state batteries. Central to this project is the use of ion implantation technology to provide advanced solutions for graphene in silicon carbide devices and materials in post-Li-ion thin film solid state batteries. The use of this technology is motivated by the diversity of precursors available, the energy specifications compatible with the originality of the materials and interfaces to be treated, and the need to better control their properties for improved performance and/or greater stability. A major milestone in this project is achieving a 25% increase in the gravimetric capacity of graphite cathodes through controlled ion implantation. With the growing market of solid-state batteries due to their role in energy transition, and the potential of ion implantation in this field, IONICS aims to position itself as a key equipment supplier.

 

Our focus in LAWITECS project is on surface repairability using plasma torch technology for activating surfaces prior to sol-gel coating, as well as combining PVD depositions with ion implantation treatment on polymer substrates which has the potential in increasing corrosion resistance, and mitigating stress accumulation within the coating, allowing for thicker layers while maintaining substrate integrity. These technical advancements not only bolster operational efficiency but also align with sustainability objectives, facilitating on-site repairs and reducing the environmental footprint associated with traditional repair methods. See more...

 

The objective of the MONACO project is to develop a selection tool for controlling and optimizing the mechanical properties of Nanohybrid MeC-DLC layers and surfaces used in powder compression tools. This involves analyzing, understanding, evaluating, and predicting the properties of PVD coated and ion-implanted compression tools, both individually and in combination. IONICS will contribute by providing a low-pressure equipment featuring magnetron cathode plasma sources and a low-energy ion etching source. Following the development of this tool within the MONACO project, IONICS plans to integrate the MeC-DLC layer deposition process into its existing range of low-pressure surface treatment equipment. This integration will enable IONICS to deliver optimized and customized coatings more efficiently and cost-effectively.