Control Wetting. Define Surface Behavior.
ELIPSYS® enables the targeted adjustment of hydrophobic or hydrophilic properties - precisely tailored to the functional requirements of your components. The micro- and nanostructures are formed directly in the surface, making them durable, stable and highly reproducible.
Precisely Controlling Wetting Behavior
ELIPSYS® allows the wetting behavior of component surfaces to be precisely tuned. Whether hydrophobic or hydrophilic, the structural design is exactly matched to the intended application.
Combined with complementary technologies such as PVD or CVD coatings, ELIPSYS® enables long-lasting, high-performance surfaces that maintain defined wetting behavior throughout the component’s lifetime.
Application Examples
A central use case is the creation of water-repellent surfaces, which can be implemented with or without additional coatings depending on the requirement.
By generating extremely fine structures (<10 µm) with high aspect ratios, ELIPSYS® enables the realization of superhydrophobic surfaces - for self-cleaning effects or precise control of liquid movement.
Advantages for Wetting Control
Targeted Functional Control
Wetting behavior is structurally defined - hydrophilic, hydrophobic or selectively tuned.
Durability
The generated microstructures are robust, long-lasting and stable even in demanding environments.
Compatibility
In combination with PVD and CVD coatings, highly resistant and functional surface systems can be created.
