Dearnley, P.A.P.A.DearnleyNeville, A.A.NevilleTurner, S.S.TurnerScheibe, H.J.H.J.ScheibeTietema, R.R.TietemaTap, R.R.TapStüber, M.M.StüberHovsepian, P.P.HovsepianLayyous, A.A.LayyousStenbom, B.B.Stenbom2022-03-042022-03-042010https://publica.fraunhofer.de/handle/publica/22115810.1179/174329409X4512182-s2.0-75649116049The tribological operating environment for cutting tools, automotive components and biomedical implant bearing surfaces is highly challenging. An assessment of the limitations of state of the art of coated materials for use in these applications has been made. Special consideration is given to the prospects for diamond-like carbon coating materials and the requirements for future high density plasma based surface engineering technologies.en621669journal article