SGE to Commercialize Diamond-like Coating Technology
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SGE announces commercialization of a new technology - Diamond Like Coating that will prolong product life and create improved functionality for Analytical Science applications.
- (1888PressRelease) December 23, 2010 - SGE Analytical Science is pleased to have been awarded a grant from the Victorian State Government to help develop a new diamond-like coating technology. The grant will assist SGE become the first Australian company to commercialize this enabling technology.
The low friction, highly durable coating will prolong product life and create improved functionality. SGE Chairman Peter Dawes says the technology has wide application across a range of new and future products. He estimates the technology will contribute $7.7million to global company sales and will ultimately create up to 50 new jobs at the company's Ringwood manufacturing facility.
With the announcement of the grant, development of the Diamond-like Coating enabling technology can now move ahead with installation of necessary equipment early next year with product development and testing expected by July 2011. The technology development is part of SGE's continued commitment to innovation that that will allow the company to continue to bring new technologies and solutions to the scientific community.
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