I was the CTO of Oerlikon and Sulzer’s surface technology division Metco for 15 years. Prior to this I was running the Sulzer Tribology laboratory. I have been inducted into the American Society of Materials, Thermal Spray Society HALL of FAME. (CV link)

Through these activities I have unique value adding expertise in R&D strategy and processes as well as in-depth knowledge of industrial coatings, powders, and friction and wear. I work from the base to the C-level, in a practical and business focused manner.

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• Optimise your R&D spend

• Get your R&D groups to deliver in scope, on time and in budget

• Use the optimal Surface Technologies and Materials

• Manufacture powders correctly

• Develop the next generation coatings and materials

• Troubleshoot technical or R&D process issues

• Boost your intellectual Property protection

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Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-k-schmid

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