Future Forces Forum

IONBOND: Engineering surfaces and surface interfaces for mission-critical performance

29.09.2026

Advanced surface solutions for defense and aerospace applications

Defense systems depend on components that perform reliably under extreme operating conditions. High acceleration, high or low temperatures, abrasion, corrosion, repeated mechanical loading, and harsh environments canal reduce component life and increase maintenance requirements. Advanced surface engineering has become a key technology for improving durability, performance, and operational readiness.

Global expertise in surface engineering

Ionbond is one of the world's leading providers of hard and wear resistant coatings deposited using PVD, PACVD, and CVD technologies . With around 30 coating centers in 14 countries and backed by the global engineering strength of the IHI Group, Ionbond delivers advanced surface solutions for customers in aerospace, defense and other high-performance industries.

Our global network combines local customer support with international engineering expertise and operates under internationally recognized quality standards, including ISO 9001, EN/AS9100 and NADCAP at selected facilities.

More than a coating supplier: complete surface engineering solutions, Ionbond offers a complete surface engineering portfolio that combines:

Hard and wear-resistant coatings with low-friction properties, deposited using PVD, PACVD and CVD technologies

Coating equipment development for in-house use
Application engineering and coating development for new, demanding or extreme applications, beyond the current standard coating portfolio

This combination enables us to optimize both the coating and the overall surface system for each application. Our engineers work closely with customers to develop solutions that improve wear resistance, reduce friction, enhance corrosion and erosion protection, withstand elevated temperatures, extend component lifetime, and replace environmentally challenging hard chrome processes where appropriate.

Surface solutions for defense applications

Ionbond's coating technologies support a wide range of defense-related applications.

Aerospace

Surface solutions for aircraft and jet engines, structural components, landing gear, turbine hardware (bearings, airfoils, fan blades, LPT components), additive manufactured parts and composite materials help improve wear resistance, erosion protection, corrosion resistance, fretting resistance, and high-temperature performance. These benefits contribute to longer service life and reliable performance in demanding aerospace environments.

Defense systems & weapon components
Precision mechanical parts, firearms, ammunition components, missile propulsion systems, protection systems, and manufacturing tools benefit from reduced friction, increased wear resistance, corrosion protection, low-reflective surface finishes, and extended operational lifetime.

Coating for forming tools improves tool lifetime in the production of ammunition, rifle cartridges and grenade casings. For cold and hot forming tools used in military applications engineered coatings help increase wear resistance, reducing friction, and improving fatigue life.

Military vehicles
Components for heavy-duty, off-road and armored platforms and trucks such as tracks, suspension systems, engine parts, pumps, valves, and hydraulic systems are exposed to severe mechanical and environmental loads. Engineered coatings improve durability, reduce wear and increase reliability in demanding operating conditions.

A trusted partner for mission-critical applications Defense manufacturers require more than a coating provider. They need a partner capable of solving complex engineering challenges. With decades of experience in surface engineering, global technical competence centers, internationally recognized certifications, and expertise across coating technologies and heat treatment, Ionbond delivers customized solutions for critical applications where performance and reliability cannot be compromised.

As defense platforms continue to evolve toward lighter materials, higher efficiency, and longer service life, advanced surface engineering plays an increasingly important role. Ionbond helps manufacturers meet these challenges with innovative coating solutions that protect critical components, extend operational lifetime, and enhance system performance.

Ionbond – Engineering surfaces and surface interfaces for mission-critical performance.

Web: www.ionbond.com

E-mail: [email protected]

Ionbond will participate at Future Forces, 21-23 October 2026 in Prague in the exposition of the Czech Aerospace Cluster in hall 2.

Admission to the exhibition and expert panels is reserved exclusively for professional visitors and is free of charge upon registration.

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IONBOND: Engineering surfaces and surface interfaces for mission-critical performance

29.09.2026