The "green industrialization" of surface treatments involves the search for new technologies and processes as alternative tribological coatings produce by electrodeposited. Technologies like Diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings aimed at reducing friction many developments were done to improve the mechanical properties but with some limitations. The hybrid technologies we are developing provide new opportunities for enhancing the protection and durability of heavily stressed mechanisms that require multifunctional properties, all while maintaining energy efficiency.The hybrid process studied consists of the association of PVD and PeCVD coating process to improve tribological and corrosion resistance properties by integrating hard layers for abrasion resistance and low friction layers.

The hybrid process we are investigating combines Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) and Plasma-Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition (PeCVD) coating techniques. This approach improves tribological and corrosion resistance properties by integrating hard layers with self-lubricating particles, ensuring enhanced performance and longevity

Hybrid technologies we are developing offers new perspectives for protection and durability for heavily stressed mechanisms requiring multifunctional properties, while being energy efficient.