Your Partner in Tribology, Surface
Engineering & Wear Solutions
For more than 25 years, we have supported industries in improving material performance, coating durability, and surface reliability through advanced tribology services, material testing, failure analysis, and engineering development.
We help you diagnose wear problems, understand failure mechanisms, and develop optimized, durable solutions that reduce costs, increase reliability, and extend product lifetime.
Backed by scientific precision and real industrial experience, we don’t just analyse,
we solve, optimize, and strengthen your materials from the surface up.
Trusted across multiple sectors: watchmaking, medical devices, automotive, aerospace, tooling, machinery, and energy.
OUR MISSION
Science-Based Expertise for Improved Performance
Our mission is to provide evidence-driven tribology expertise and surface engineering solutions that prevent wear, enhance durability, and improve the performance of industrial products.
Through advanced knowledge in tribology, materials science, coatings, and mechanical testing, combined with practical industrial know-how, we help our clients achieve measurable improvements in:
- Product quality
- Efficiency
- Reliability
- Long-term performance
Our solutions are grounded in data, engineering excellence, and real-technical impact.
ABOUT US
Executive member of Swiss Tribology
Expertise in Tribology, Materials & Surface Solutions
Tribomatix is a Swiss solution-oriented company, led by Dr. Dipl. Ing. Mousab Hadad, with more than 25 years in combined experience, academic and industrial, specializing in:
- Tribology & wear testing
- Failure analysis & root-cause investigations
- Materials characterization & mechanical testing
- Surface & coating technologies
- Process optimization & technical development
By combining scientific rigor with industrial pragmatism, we help companies improve material performance, minimize wear, and enhance surface quality through innovative, data-driven engineering methods.
OUR EXPERTISE
At Tribomatix, expertise is not just knowledge, it is scientific depth, industrial practicality, and cross-sector insight combined into real solutions.
Additional Services:
Consulting | Development | Education & Training | Technology Transfer
25 years in combined experience, academic and industrial:
10 Years of Scientific Excellence & 15 Years of Industrial, Solution-Oriented Leadership
Deep research experience in tribology, surface engineering, coatings, and materials science ensures every solution is backed by:
• Scientific precision
• Advanced testing methodology
• Data-driven decision-making
Hands-on industrial experience enables us to deliver:
- Fast, accurate diagnostics
- Feasible, cost-effective solutions
- Performance-oriented optimization
- Practical results that work on the production floor
Industry Expertise Across Key Sectors
We serve a wide range of industries with specialized requirements:
- Watchmaking & micro-mechanics
- Medical devices & biomedical engineering
- Automotive & powertrain technologies
- Aerospace & aeronautics
- Tooling & cutting tools
- Machinery & industrial equipment
- Energy & power generation
This cross-sector understanding allows us to deliver precise, scalable, and industry-specific solutions.
CORE TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
- Tribological investigations & wear solutions
- Multi-tribometer wear testing
- Material characterization & mechanical testing
- Hardness and topography analysis
- Coating adhesion measurement
- Surface tension analysis
- Failure analysis of materials, surfaces & coatings
- Coating development & surface treatments
- Process optimization, troubleshooting & engineering support
OUR SERVICES
Advanced Surface Solutions & Material characterization
We provide high-precision material and surface characterization to evaluate the performance, reliability, and real-world behaviour of your components and coatings.
Our capabilities include:
- Surface and topography measurements
- Hardness and mechanical testing
- Coating adhesion and durability assessments
- Tribological testing with multiple tribometers
- Microscopic wear evaluation and material analysis
We deliver clear, actionable insights that improve durability, reduce downtime, and increase efficiency.
Failure Analysis & Root-Cause Problem Solving
We apply rigorous, evidence-based methods to identify why materials or surfaces fail — and how to prevent it.
Our failure analyses lead to:
- Accurate wear mechanism identification
- Tailored corrective actions
- Optimized surface and coating solutions
- Reduced risks and operational losses
We turn complex problems into reliable, long-term solutions.
Surface Engineering & Coating Development
We design, evaluate, and improve advanced surface solutions, including:
- Thermal spray coatings
- Advanced laser cladding
- Heat treatments
- CVD & PVD thin films
- Surface texturing and modification
These solutions increase durability, reduce friction, and enhance the performance of components across multiple industries.
Consulting & Technical Development
From concept to implementation, we support clients with:
- Materials and coating selection
- Tribology-based design optimization
- Wear reduction strategies
- Process development and troubleshooting
- R&D support and technology transfer
Our consulting services bridge science and industry to deliver practical, effective solutions.
Education & Training
Knowledge Transfer Backed by 15+ Years of Teaching
Tribomatix is committed to professional education.
With over 15 years of training experience at EPFL, EMPA, and Swiss Universities of Applied Sciences, we offer high-quality courses rooted in real industrial challenges.
Training Programs Include:
- Fundamentals of tribology and wear
- Coating technologies & surface engineering
- Failure analysis techniques
- Material characterization & mechanical testing
- Hands-on tribometer workshops
- Customized technical training for your team
We empower engineers, researchers, and technicians with the knowledge they need to make informed, high-value decisions.
