Dr. Anastasiia Novokhatska, CLiCAM ERA talent continues with her internship at the PMG Ouest Coating company in Saint-Nazaire, gaining valuable hands-on experience in advanced thermal spray technologies.

Throughout April-May, working alongside Dr Sébastien Beauvais, she was heavily involved in training and practical work related to HVOF and Atmosphere Plasma Spray processes. She focused on understanding the fundamentals of surface preparation, applying thin and durable coatings, and processing components to meet specified dimensions and quality standards.

She gained practical experience not only on test specimens, but also by actively participating in the deposition of coatings on real industrial components intended for use in the nuclear energy sector and aerospace technologies. She participated in every stage of the workflow, from the initial testing and optimization of spray parameters to the final post-processing of coated parts according to customer requirements. She was also involved in coating quality assessment using standard characterization and inspection methods, gaining further insight into industrial quality control procedures.

A specialized workshop was also held to plan upcoming experiments focused on producing graded porous structures using plasma spray technology. The team discussed the objectives and scope of future experimental work, as well as sample preparation for the next research phase. This experience continues to provide valuable knowledge and practical skills in advanced coating technologies and their industrial applications.