Unique technology to reduce friction losses

Applied Nano Surfaces AB was founded in 2007 and is a spin-off from research done at the Ångström Laboratory at Uppsala University. The company has developed a unique technology for creating surface coatings with friction and wear-enhancing properties of steel and cast iron surfaces in mechanical systems.

In December 2010, Fouriertransform invested 9 million in the company through a directed equity issue and is now the largest shareholder. Previous owners also participated, among them Sjätte AP-Fonden.

Applied Nano Surfaces are currently working with a number of major development projects at vehicle manufacturers and tier-one suppliers. These collaborations will now have the funds to grow and ANS will be able to market its technology to a broader area of promising applications.

Brief product description

Applied Nano Surfaces’ main customers are manufacturers of mechanical components such as engine parts. In an internal combustion engine, a significant proportion of energy is wasted due to friction losses in the engine and powertrain, therefore friction reduction is prioritized on vehicle manufacturers' development agenda.

Applied Nano Surfaces’ technology enables large scale industrial production of coated components at low cost. The combination of low cost and significantly reduced friction and wear enables Applied Nano Surfaces’ technologies to have a significant impact within the automotive cluster and in other mechanical systems with moving parts.
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Applied Nano Surfaces’ technology enables large scale industrial production of coated components at low cost. The combination of low cost and significantly reduced friction and wear enables Applied Nano Surfaces’ technologies to have a significant impact within the automotive cluster and in other mechanical systems with moving parts.