Brand, J.J.Brand2022-03-032022-03-031998https://publica.fraunhofer.de/handle/publica/193501Friction and wear limit the life of tribological systems and lead to damage valued in billions. In many cases, tribologically stressed components and tools can only be economically operated with the use of lubricants. Tribologically effective electroplated and plasma-deposited coatings can replace lubricants or reduce the extent of their use.de667669journal article