Design and Scaling of Industrial Processes
At CIDETEC Surface Engineering we have extensive experience in the scaling and optimisation of surface treatment processes. Our facilities allow us to validate developments at the design and prototyping level, anticipating any type of problem that may occur in the subsequent industrial implementation. In addition, we incorporate digitalisation and connectivity systems to surface manufacturing processes, turning them into intelligent manufacturing processes.
At industrial level, CIDETEC Surface Engineering designs installations for the application of coatings and surface treatments. Our multidisciplinary team analyses production needs to implement the most cost-effective, productive and sustainable solution, always seeking the most innovative and efficient technology available.
Why carry out a pre-industrial scaling phase?
Pre-industrial scale-up of coating and surface treatment processes enhance efficiency and operational capacity by optimising processes and adapting them to each specific application.
Through process scale-up, companies can increase productivity, reduce costs, and effectively adapt to a rapidly evolving market.
Process optimisation
Cost reduction
What do we offer?
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Design and development of specific treatments and coatings depending on the application environment, simulating industrial conditions.
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Scaling and optimisation of surface treatment processes aimed at their subsequent industrialisation, taking into account the production lines specified by the client and their end-use environment.
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Digital transformation of manufacturing processes:
- Modelling and simulation of electrochemical processes.
- Automation, control and monitoring of surface treatment processes.
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3D post-processing: design of customised finishing processes for parts produced via additive manufacturing.
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Training and advisory services in coatings and surface treatments, enabling companies to confidently select the most suitable processes for their parts and components.
Who is it for?
We provide services across the entire industrial value chain, including raw material suppliers, part manufacturers, component manufacturers, equipment manufacturers, engineering companies, and final system integrators.
Capabilities and Infrastructure
Pilot plants for surface treatment and coating application by immersion
We have a wide range of fully equipped and automated pilot plants, from 50 to 500 litres, capable of simulating any industrial surface treatment process. All installations are connected to an effluent treatment system, always ensuring zero discharge.
- Line for electrodeposition of metals, metal alloys, and composites
- Line for electroless deposition of metals, metal alloys, and composites
- Line for anodising light alloys
- Line for electrophoretic lacquering
- Line for metallisation of plastics
- Fully automated multidisciplinary line equipped with automatic dosing systems and continuous analysis equipment
- Line for thin-film deposition by dip-coating
Additional facilities
- Automated plants for selective metal coating using Brush-Plating technology and spray metallisation
- Fully robotised painting installation capable of applying any type of organic coating with high precision
- Complete equipment for processing and applying ceramic coatings: electrophoresis, sintering, spraying
- Industrial equipment that ensures proper cleaning and surface preparation under real processing conditions, adapting results to the most demanding finishing requirements:
- Blasting, shot blasting, and sandblasting machines
- Mechanical polishing equipment
- Line for polishing and electropolishing of metals
- Facility for washing and degreasing all types of materials
- 3D post-processing equipment
- Laser equipment: UV, IR, CO₂, GREEN
- Laboratory equipped with various types of furnaces for thermal treatment of metals
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