MEOTEC GMBH

Their core work

MEOTEC is an Aachen-based SME specializing in advanced surface coating and treatment technologies, particularly plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) and functional coatings for metals. Their work spans corrosion-resistant coatings, biocompatible surface treatments for medical implants, and lightweight alloy processing. They serve as a technology provider bridging materials science research with industrial applications in both manufacturing and biomedical sectors.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

MEOTEC's early H2020 involvement (2015-2018) centered on industrial materials — specifically rare-earth magnesium alloy recycling and lightweight metal processing through REMAGHIC. From 2019 onward, the company pivoted strongly toward biomedical applications and functional coatings, with three concurrent projects on implant surface treatments, biodegradable biomaterials, and anti-corrosion PEO coatings. The shift reveals a deliberate move from bulk materials processing toward high-value, precision surface engineering for healthcare and advanced manufacturing.

MEOTEC is moving decisively into biomedical surface engineering, making them a strong candidate for future projects involving implant coatings, biocompatible materials, or medical device surface treatments.

How they like to work

MEOTEC participates exclusively as a consortium partner, never as coordinator, which is typical for a specialized technology SME contributing specific surface treatment expertise to larger research efforts. With 40 unique partners across 15 countries in just 4 projects, they engage in large, diverse consortia rather than small focused teams. This broad network suggests they are valued as a niche technology contributor that different research groups seek out for coating and surface treatment capabilities.

MEOTEC has built a wide European network of 40 partners across 15 countries through just 4 projects, indicating participation in large international consortia. Their partnerships span academic institutions and industrial players in both materials science and biomedical engineering.

What sets them apart

MEOTEC occupies a rare niche at the intersection of industrial surface coating technology and biomedical applications — they can treat metals for corrosion resistance in manufacturing AND for biocompatibility in medical implants using related techniques. Based in Aachen, a major hub for materials science (RWTH Aachen ecosystem), they bring specialized PEO and surface functionalization capabilities that few SMEs offer. Their ability to work across both industrial and healthcare domains makes them a versatile partner for projects needing advanced surface engineering.

Highlights from their portfolio

• EVPRO
  Largest funded project (EUR 511,250) combining extracellular vesicle biology with surface coating technology — an unusual and high-impact cross-disciplinary combination.
• FUNCOAT
  Directly aligned with MEOTEC's core business in PEO coatings, focused on environmentally friendly corrosion protection through photochemistry.
• REMAGHIC
  Represents MEOTEC's earlier industrial materials work in rare-earth magnesium alloy recovery — shows the breadth of their materials expertise beyond coatings.