Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for contactless induction of high-frequency vibrations in a volume of molten metal during the manufacturing of a metal component or a metal matrix composite component. The system includes a moveably arranged electromagnetic primary coil, adjustment means for adjusting the position of the primary coil, and a control unit for controlling the position of the primary coil to a predefined distance above, but not in contact with, an upper free surface of the molten metal. The molten metal may be contained in a foundry crucible during manufacturing. The system can be used as an additive manufacturing system, with the primary coil arranged above the melt pool. A secondary low-frequency electromagnetic coil may be arranged around and at a distance from the molten metal to induce flow and/or vibrations in the molten metal.

Abstract: A device and a method for treating metallic material. In particular, the invention is suitable for treating and/or producing steel and metallic alloys, in particular non-standard grade steels and alloys of particularly high quality. The invention has proved to be particularly successful in the treatment of iron-based metallic materials.

Abstract: A bearing system having a bearing pair made up of at least one bearing and at least one running partner, wherein a coating which is made up of a layer of which the main constituent is amorphous SiO2 is applied to at least one running surface of the bearing pair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for contactless induction of high-frequency vibrations in a volume of molten metal (1) during the manufacturing of a metal component or a metal matrix composite component. The system comprises a moveably arranged electromagnetic primary coil (2), adjustment means (3) for adjusting the position of the primary coil (2), and a control unit (5) for controlling the position of the primary coil (2) to a predefined distance above and not in physical contact with an upper free surface (4) of the molten metal (1) during use of the system. In some embodiments of the invention the molten metal (1) is contained in a foundry crucible (7) during manufacturing. In other embodiments, the system is used for an additive manufacturing system, so that the primary coil (2) is arranged above the melt pool (16). In both embodiments, a secondary low-frequency electromagnetic coil (9) may be arranged around and at a distance from the molten metal (1).

Abstract: A process for the application of layers composed of ceramic or organoceramic materials on surfaces of metals, semimetals or compounds thereof and also components or assemblies made of these materials by a chemical deposition process from the gas phase at atmospheric pressure or 30% below this and process temperatures during deposition below 500° C. The deposition process is carried out in one operation, wherein the reactive chemical substances and the precursors are homogeneously backmixed in the common gas space, and the average residence time as a ratio of volume of the gas space to gas throughput is matched to the rate-determining step of the catalyzed gas-phase reaction of the coating process so as to achieve a deposition rate of from 10 to 2000 nm per hour.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bearing system having a bearing pair made up of at least one bearing and at least one running partner, wherein a coating which comprises a layer of which the main constituent is amorphous SiO2 is applied to at least one running surface of the bearing pair.

Abstract: A process for the application of layers composed of ceramic or organoceramic materials on surfaces of metals, semimetals or compounds thereof and also components or assemblies made of these materials by a chemical deposition process from the gas phase at atmospheric pressure or 30% below this and process temperatures during deposition below 500° C. The deposition process is carried out in one operation, wherein the reactive chemical substances and the precursors are homogeneously backmixed in the common gas space, and the average residence time as a ratio of volume of the gas space to gas throughput is matched to the rate-determining step of the catalyzed gas-phase reaction of the coating process so as to achieve a deposition rate of from 10 to 2000 nm per hour.