Space
Powering a new generation of airframes and engines for space flight and technology
The harsh conditions encountered in space exploration cause accelerated corrosion and degradation of high-value components. Deep space solar arrays, for example, are subjected to high levels of ultraviolet radiation and will decompose at rates exponential to terrestrial panels.
Next-generation airframes for space vehicles (exploration and commercial) will need to be economically viable and able to withstand repeated reentry cycles. Space engines also operate in the uniquely harsh environments of ultra-high vacuum and elevated temperatures such that conventional cooling schemes cannot be employed. Industry-wide, more robust materials and high-performance coatings are needed.
The Cerablak® family of coatings and Ceramic Matrix Composites engineered at ATFI provide unique protection with high resistance to harsh environments and tailorable electrical properties. With Cerablak®-coated components currently under testing in the International Space Station, our technology has already been vetted by the US Air Force and is a stable, inert material with excellent resistance to high temperatures and harsh environments. Today, ATFI is working with OEMs to develop new material and surface engineering concepts based on our suite of Cerablak® coating technology products.
Powering the green revolution through increased efficiency, lower emissions, and renewable energy
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The energy industry is transforming. Governments seek energy independence, organizations and consumers demand environmental sustainability, and businesses strive to minimize energy costs. Two common trends have emerged from these efforts: 1) energy efficiency practices, and 2) renewable energy technology development. The best route to energy efficiency is to raise the operating temperature of power-generating engines, but doing so often leads to material breakdown in the form of oxidation and hot corrosion. Meanwhile, renewable energy technologies need further development in order to reach grid parity and compete with traditional hydrocarbon fuel sources. Finally, the emerging hydrogen economy will rely on performance of fuel cells.
ATFI’s range of Cerablak® branded products cost-effective, scalable solutions across most energy platforms. Our unique surface treatments enable today’s metal alloys, ceramics, and TBCs used in power generation and industrial processes to perform at much higher temperatures and last longer, thus reducing lifecycle costs and saving energy. Cerablak® UTF can also benefit renewable energy applications by enabling higher efficiency for thin film photovoltaic solar modules as well as providing a smooth, protective layer to improve energy absorption in utility-scale solar thermal troughs. Fuel cell efficiency can also be improved through the use of Cerablak® coatings.
Lowering life cycle costs through high-temperature surface engineering
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As fuel costs continue to rise, energy efficiency is more important than ever. Meanwhile, robust capital equipment performance is a must—equipment failure and unintended downtime can quickly erase profits. No matter the challenge, manufacturers are seeking ways to improve the bottom line.
ATFI offers unique surface engineering solutions that improve energy efficiency, prevent unexpected failure of key components, and extend the useful life of capital equipment subjected to harsh environments. Protecting capital assets with an ATFI advanced surface treatment will reduce operating costs through energy savings and reduced maintenance requirements, improve equipment durability, and even enable new manufacturing processes that previously may not have been possible. Partners range from owner-operators to OEM industry suppliers, while applications span from ceramic refractories to advanced alloy heat exchangers. Regardless of the end use, our Cerablak® coatings and surface treatments provide quantum performance improvements that impact your bottom line.
Markets
ATFI’s innovative products serve a wide range of markets—especially where high temperatures and harsh environments reign. As a new material with distinct product forms, our versatile Cerablak® coating technology provides real value to many heavy manufacturing industries by improving performance and energy efficiency, extending equipment/component life, enabling next generation technologies, and enhancing aesthetic appeal. With renewed global emphasis on energy savings, environmental sustainability, and cost competitiveness, now more than ever surface engineering is becoming a preferred solution among Fortune 200 companies. From Aero to Zinc and many markets in between, ATFI’s patented Cerablak® coatings and composites can make the difference.
The semiconductor industry demands precision and high quality for every aspect of the industry, including process equipment. Often, high temperature and corrosive vacuum deposition processes can cause wear and early replacement of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Cerablak® has been used to extend part life and enhance stability under harsh conditions.
Protection of process equipment
Cerablak® has demonstrated remarkable stability in high vacuum environments, at high temperatures, and in the presence of harsh vapor such as selenium. As a coating for metallic components, Cerablak® can extend the life and reduce down time for process equipment such as CIGS deposition chambers.
- Corrosion protection
- Oxidation protection
- Planarization