The CREST team has been working on anodic surfaces for more than 10 years, developing aesthetic coatings that enable the finish to withstand exposure to extreme pH conditions. Some of these coatings have been commercialised with Irish companies and are now in full-scale production (e.g. Volvo XC60). Over the last five years, the team has also developed new anodising techniques that can be introduced onto existing production lines.
The pilot line built by CREST enabled Graph to work on trial parts for new customers without impinging upon the daily workload of their full production line. With the analytical expertise in CREST, these new products can be then characterised by electron microscopy and accelerated corrosion testing according to recognised international standards. Graph has recently started providing a competitive service in Ireland. The company is ramping up its service offering thanks to collaborative work with CREST and other Irish companies through the government-funded Disruptive Technology Innovation Fund.
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