Research & Development

New applications for customers, novelties in the range of services as well as the development of environmentally friendly procedures require innovation. STI | Hartchrom systematically carries out application- and foundation-oriented R&D work. STI | Hartchrom develops specific, individual surface solutions in collaboration with you. STI | Hartchrom puts its R&D competency at the service of your success.

The chemical laboratory, metallography and test electroplating support your innovation process and facilitate systematic development. Weekly chemical analyses and optimal bath management ensure the highest quality, reproducible coating results and the environmentally friendly of resources. The laboratory also provides chemical analytical support for the development of new technologies and in the fields of environment and safety.

The requirements differ from surface to surface but are always precisely defined. The STI developers take on a whole host of tasks and customer projects:

• Product development in close collaboration with customers
• Feasibility studies and tests
• Development of new procedures and processes
• Development of new coating systems and topographies
• Projects with institutes and universities
• Technical support internally and for customers
• Damage analyses and troubleshooting
• Metallographic analyses for result control during production and development