Low friction coatings tech news
On May 14, 2026, CarbonFlow Tech debuted "Diamond--Flow," a plasma--enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) service for high--precision hydraulic systems. The service applies a sub--micron layer of tetrahedral amorphous carbon (ta--C) to internal valve components, achieving a friction coefficient of 0.03. This advancement is targeted at the robotics and heavy machinery sectors to improve response times and reduce heat generation in high--frequency cycling applications.