Enhancing the functional performance of watch components by ion implantation

• Research unit: INNOSUISSE
• Project number: 16615.1 PFIW-IW

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Enhancing the functional performance of watch components by ion implantation

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Enhancing the functional performance of watch components by ion implantation

Abstract (German)

Ion implantation technology has been demonstrated to enhance the properties of a wide range of different materials. Thereby it  has great potential for high-end watchmaking and will maintain and enhance the share of revenue for the Swiss watchmaking sector. This study investigates ion implantation as a performance enhancer for real watchmaking materials and thereby facilitating its introduction as a production technology into the Swiss watchmaking sector.

Abstract (English)