Faster, more durable, lighter, more economical - these properties are readily used to characterize the products of our modern world. At Oerlikon, our association here is primarily that of resource efficiency: reduced losses due to friction, less wear, less material employed, less fuel consumed, to cite some examples. In this issue of BEYOND SURFACES, our customers tell about their very specific solutions and our staff and partners report on their passion to make things faster, more durable, lighter and more economical.