CLiCAM ERA Talents, Dr. Rajesh Mundotia and Dr. Omid Sharifahmadian together with Dr. Rebeca Correia (Process engineer, AGC Interpane) visited AGC Technovation Centre, Charleroi, Belgium for the development of advanced multifunctional coatings (like Low-E, Self-Cleaning, wash and environment resistant) for the technical textiles. These trials were conducted in Hybrid PVD and PECVD in-line Pilot coater (manufactured by AGC Plasma) with wide range of materials and plasma process parameters. This campaign aims to gain comprehensive understanding of the coating materials and optimal process parameters for different textiles.

A very productive discussion was organized to incorporate innovative ideas towards improving the functionality of the textiles for potential applications. This specialized campaign added in-depth technical insights into next-generation thin-film coatings for technical textiles at pilot-scale operations.

We express our sincere gratitude to Dr. Hugues Wiame (Director of AGC Plasma), Dr. Philippe Roquiny (Strategic project manager AGC Plasma), Daniel Longhi and their team for organizing this valuable opportunity at AGC Technovation Centre, for their warm hospitality and exceptional technical guidance.

This advanced exposure further strengthens CLiCAM ERA Talents’ expertise in thin-film deposition technologies, supporting ongoing R&D initiatives within the CLiCAM project.

From left, Dr. Xavier Laloyaux, Dr. Hugues Wiame, Dr. Rajesh Mundotia, Dr. Philippe Roquiny, Dr. Omid Sharifahmadian and Dr. Rebeca Correia after a very productive discussion at AGC Technovation Centre, Charleroi, Belgium.