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Creator of Composite Diamond Coating®

Surface Technology, Inc. is the creator and technical leader of CDC - Composite Diamond Coating®, an exceptionally engineered coating of electroless nickel with fine diamond. The synergy of these materials makes CDC an exceptionally hard and wear resistant coating. CDC conforms to even the most complex geometries and is an excellent replacement for chrome plating.

Ni-Grip™ Friction Shims

Surface Technology, Inc is the leading manufacturer of diamond coated friction shims in any shape or size, base metal, roughness level, in large or small quantities. Our Ni-Grip™ friction shims are used in applications ranging from aerospace and automotive to robotics and energy generation.

Contact STI for One-Plate® Electroless Nickel solutions, the simplest EN in the world. These One-Plate® systems use just one “Q” solution for both bath make-up and replenishment. This innovation by STI overcomes the many shortcomings of using three A, B, and C solutions. Available in low, medium, high phosphorous, and composite EN varieties. Naturally, all are RoHS compliant.”

Technical Papers

As Surface Technology Inc. is a recognized leader in surface treatments, its personnel are often asked to provide articles and research for publications and presentations in industry conferences. The following is a selection of such work:

Cost Savings with One-Plate® EN

August, 2023

Top Shop Status for STI

October, 2021

EN-PTFE State of the Art

September, 2021

Advanced Uses of One-Plate® EN

April, 2021

Composite EN Coatings for Wind Energy

March, 2019

Feature Article on STI

December, 2018

The Future of Electroless Nickel is here - One-Plate®

October, 2017

Products - Finishing Innovator

May, 2016

Composite EN Coatings for the Wind Energy Industry Varieties

May, 2016

Feature Profile of STI

June, 2015

Blackening of Composite EN Coatings

September, 2013

Presentation - Nano Diamond Composite Electroless Coatings

December, 2011

Authentication, Identification, and Tracking Coatings

June, 2011

New Technology for Product Identification

January, 2011

Electroless Nickel for Product Identification

November, 2010

Illuminating Wear with Composite Electroless Nickel Coatings

June, 2010

Composite EN for Micro Manufacturing

October, 2009

High Speed Electroless Nickel-PTFE Plating

June, 2008

Converting to a Solar Powered Plating Shop

January, 2008

Cost Savings in EN Despite High World Market Metal Prices

August, 2007

Presentation – Performance and Environmental Advantages of Composite Electroless Coatings

July, 2006

How to Remove Hard To Reach Burrs

June, 2002

Growth and Diversification through Vertical Integration

April, 2001

Presentation - Surpassing Chrome Plating with Composite Electroless Nickel Coatings

September, 2000

Enhanced Heat Transfer for Electronics Applications by Composite Electroless Coatings

January, 2000

Composite Coatings with Light-Emitting Properties

February, 1998