∼ Advanced Cleanability and Surface Performance Coating ∼
SDC Technologies (SDC), a global leader in high-performance specialty coatings, announced that its subsidiary COTEC GmbH, has introduced DURALON® SPC Neos, the latest innovation in its DURALON® coating portfolio. The new solution was engineered to deliver enhanced surface performance with a particular emphasis on cleanability, durability, and long-term functional reliability.
DURALON SPC Neos provides advanced hydrophobic and oleophobic properties that help minimize contamination, extend surface cleanliness, and simplify maintenance. At the same time, it preserves optical clarity and surface integrity, making it especially well-suited for demanding optical applications.
Designed for seamless integration into existing production processes, the coating enables consistent, reproducible results under real manufacturing conditions. This ensures manufacturers can enhance performance without compromising process efficiency.
With DURALON SPC Neos, COTEC continues to expand its portfolio of high-performance coatings, supporting customers in achieving superior surface quality, durability, and operational consistency. At the same time, COTEC is advancing the development of PFAS-free coating technologies aimed at supporting environmental sustainability goals. These next-generation solutions are designed to deliver comparable functional performance while aligning with evolving regulatory expectations and industry demand for more sustainable materials.
COTEC’s expertise includes advanced hydrophobic and oleophobic surface modifications, with key technologies such as the DURALON® series. These platforms enable the development of high-performance, environmentally responsible, and REACH-compliant alternatives for a wide range of applications.
DURALON® SPC Neos coating technology designed for enhanced cleanability and long-lasting surface performance.
ABOUT SDC TECHNOLOGIES
Founded in 1986, SDC Technologies, Inc. is headquartered in Irvine, California. SDC was acquired by Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. in 2008. SDC is a recognized global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance specialty coating used in a variety of applications from aerospace and automotive parts to vision eyewear.
ABOUT COTEC GmbH
Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Karlstein am Main, Germany, COTEC GmbH specializes in functional surface modification and application systems engineering. The company develops advanced materials and processes based on PVD and MLD technologies for thin-film coating applications. Its portfolio includes solutions for hydrophobic, oleophobic, and anti-reflective coatings, as well as thin-film testing systems and related technologies. COTEC serves customers worldwide across industries including automotive, ophthalmic, precision optics, and display technologies and has been part of SDC Technologies, Inc. since 2020.
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DURALON® is a registered trademark of COTEC GmbH. COTEC® GmbH is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SDC Technologies.