The purpose of the company is the testing, analysis, and evaluation of materials, surfaces, and coatings, including tribological, mechanical, and quality-specific investigations; the conduct of failure analyses, material characterizations, and coating qualifications; the development, optimization, manufacture, and distribution of material and coating systems, devices, components, and processes for material and coating testing as well as for tribological applications; the conduct and support of innovation activities, related investments, and processes in these areas; as well as the provision of consulting, support, and training services in the fields of materials technology, surface technology, wear, friction, and coating performance.