Low friction coatings tech news
On October 23, 2026, surface treatment specialist SurTec announced the expansion of its automotive surface treatment portfolio, highlighting dry lifetime anti--friction coatings from its SurTec Coat line alongside precote threaded fastener technologies. Designed to minimize friction, wear, and mechanical noise across components such as latching mechanisms, door seals, and fasteners, selected formulations within the SurTec Coat and precote product lines have been developed with PFAS--free chemistries to address tightening global chemical regulatory standards while preserving tribological performance.