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After standardizing the optimal conditions for Cr6+ and Pd free surface pretreatment process, Creative Nano successfully metallized plastic objects with complex geometries provided by end-users (Centro Ricerche FIAT, Arcelik, Israel Aerospace Industries) of the FreeMe Project. Fine adjustments were necessary to accommodate the unique surface of each plastic object. These modifications were crucial to efficiently deposit the initial Ni-P alloy onto the material through electroless plating. Following this step, the Ni-P plated object underwent electroplating via immersion in several plating baths, to deposit multiple metallic layers to enhance the strength and robustness of the coating.
This achievement showcases the potential of the PoP process developed by Creative Nano, which is promising since the metal coatings on all demonstrators are uniform and without any visible defects or cracks, as shown in the figures below. This development paves the way towards a more sustainable route in the PoP industry.
