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  • AURUNA® hard gold electrolytes: Optimized layer thickness distribution brings cost advantages in times of high precious metal prices

    In times of high precious metal prices, cost-saving solutions for material efficiency and process optimization are becoming increasingly important. Umicore MDS offers processes for coatings on technical components with its AURUNA® hard gold electrolytes. These are technically and commercially impressive thanks to their excellent depth distribution and uniform layer thickness distribution.

    AURUNA® 526 and AURUNA® 527 enable uniform hard gold plating, thereby optimizing costs.
  • AURUNA® 3408: The new generation of hard gold plating – sustainable, safe, and powerful

    With AURUNA® 3408, Umicore Metal Deposition Solutions (MDS) introduces an innovative hard gold electrolyte that meets the requirements of modern plating in terms of environmental compatibility, occupational safety, and technical performance. The cyanide-free gold-copper electrolyte completely dispenses with hazardous substances, while offering the highest material quality and process reliability.

    The environmentally friendly hard gold electrolyte AURUNA® 3408 contains no hazardous substances whatsoever.
  • Platinum plating for medical technology: PLATUNA® PT electrolyte demonstrates exceptional suitability

    The demands placed on surfaces in medical technology are high, as they influence the functionality and safety of implants, sensors, and instruments, and thus the success of medical procedures. High-quality platinum plating meets these requirements. The increased demand from the industry at Umicore MDS shows that PLATUNA® PT plating has already established itself in this field.

    PLATUNA® PT / Platinum plating for medical technology from Umicore Electroplating
  • AURUNA® 5750: High-quality gold-silver alloy for cost-efficient coatings

    With AURUNA® 5750, the business unit Metal Deposition Solutions (MDS) of the Umicore Group now offers an innovative gold-silver electrolyte that appears to be unrivaled in terms of quality in electroplating technology. At the same time, the gold content of only 50 % makes AURUNA® 5750 an extremely cost-efficient solution.

    AURUNA® 5750 / Gold-Silver Hard Gold Plating by Umicore Electroplating
  • High-quality cobalt- and nickel-free hard gold plating

    Umicore MDS is pleased to announce the introduction of the new AURUNA® product line. This innovative series offers cobalt- and nickel-free hard gold plating that meets the highest quality standards while providing environmental and ethical benefits. With the new AURUNA® line, Umicore is setting a new industry benchmark and is underlining its commitment to sustainable and responsible technologies.