Less Wear. More Efficiency.
Friction and wear are among the largest hidden costs in industry. With ELIPSYS® we create precise micro- and nanostructures that actively control friction behavior, lubrication and surface interactions - enabling components that last longer, run more efficiently and operate more sustainably.
Friction & Wear Optimization
According to the German Society for Tribology (GfT), friction and wear account for 2-7% of a nation’s gross domestic product.
Optimizing tribological systems therefore offers significant economic and environmental potential.
ELIPSYS® enables the targeted structuring of mechanically stressed surfaces. Through defined micro- and nano-topographies, the real contact area is precisely controlled - and with it friction, lubrication behavior and wear across a wide range of components.
What ELIPSYS® Enables in Tribological Systems
Directional Friction Control
ELIPSYS® patterns create different friction levels depending on the direction of motion, improving guidance, dynamics and stability.
Defined Lubrication Film Thickness
ELIPSYS® structures generate hydrodynamic pressure and influence lubrication film thickness - crucial for separating contact partners.
Extended Tool Life
ELIPSYS® reduces friction and adhesion at the tool surface through microscale structuring - extending tool life by a factor of 2 to 12, reducing downtime and lowering cost per part.
Microscopic Lubricant Reservoirs
Pocket-like structures store lubricants or solid lubricants, prevent starvation lubrication and reduce abrasive wear by safely capturing particles.
Advantages for Industry and Component Design
Efficiency
Reduced friction and lower energy losses.
Durability
Extended lifetime of mechanical components.
Stability
Lower lubricant consumption and reduced leakage.
Sustainability
Resource-efficient solutions enabled by defined microstructures.
Scalability
Industrial scalability via the ELIPSYS® platform.
Future-Proofing
Circular Economy through optimized use of materials and surfaces.
