DLC Gearbox & Engine Coatings Explained | S3p Technology Is Revolutionizing Racing Performance

In this episode of Race Industry Now, discover how Oerlikon Balzers is transforming high-performance racing with its revolutionary S3p (Scalable Pulsed Power Plasma) coating technology. Join Martin Hahn, Dr. Martin Bohley, and Dr.-Ing. Emanuel Tack as they break down how advanced thin-film coatings and DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) solutions are driving the next generation of motorsport performance engineering — reducing friction, extending component life, and boosting efficiency across engines, gearboxes, and drivetrains. Hosted by Brad Gillie of SiriusXM Ch. 90, Late Shift, this in-depth session dives into: ⚙️ How S3p merges the best of arc evaporation and sputtering 🧠 The science behind smoother, droplet-free surfaces 🏁 Why surface engineering is now critical in F1, endurance, and rally racing 🌍 How Oerlikon is expanding its S3p tech across global motorsport markets 💡 “Every micron matters.” — Dr. Bohley Don’t miss this look at the future of coatings in high-performance engineering — from the lab to the racetrack. 📺 Watch more cutting-edge motorsport technology webinars at EPARTRADE.com 🔔 Subscribe for weekly tech insights from Race Industry Now Presented by ARP, Inc., Performance Plus Global Logistics, PEAK, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, Ferrea Racing Components, Crower, & CTech Manufacturing. #OerlikonBalzers #S3pTechnology #MotorsportEngineering #RacingInnovation #PerformanceCoatings #DLC #EPARTRADE #RaceIndustryNow #MotorsportTech #Engineering #F1Tech #RacingEngines #Tribology #SurfaceEngineering #BradGillie