ANS offers a revolutionary technique to create low-friction coatings

Applied Nano Surfaces licenses our patented method to manufacturers of mechanical components e.g. engine parts like cylinder liners, piston pins, etc. When our methos is being used, a nano-composite surface coating containing tungsten disulfide (WS₂) will be created on the steel or cast iron components. This solid lubricant is the material with the lowest coefficient of friction known to mankind. The coating is also very durable and can work in a wide temperature range.

This is a TEM image of a nano-composite created using the ANS method. The nano-composite smears out all irregularities and bonds extremely well to the steel surface.

The nano-composite surface that is created in our process has state-of-the-art properties:

	Extremely low friction (0.04)
	High durability (the surface doesn't scratch or flake)
	Retains oil in a superior manner (unlike for example Teflon)
	Environmentally friendly and non-toxic

Our process can be used to create durable nano-composite surfaces with extremly low friction on any steel or iron based component for a fraction of the cost compared to competing techniques, such as PVD, CVD, plasma spray, etc.

Affordable

	Can be easily integrated in existing production processes
	Uses only existing production equipment
	No large investments needed

Technically Feasible

	The nano-composite material has extreme durability and low friction properties
	Our application technique has been proven to work in almost all industrial production processes

Demanded

	Improved fuel efficiency is on top of most end-customers' and engine manufacturers' wish list
	New legislation forces engine manufacturers to invest in new techniques to improve engine efficiency
	New fuels e.g. ethanol makes it possible to increase the compression ratio if friction losses can be limited