F&E
Muehlhan’s R&D Department has an excellent reputation as a reliable, innovative partner to industry customers, research institutions, funding organisations, and regulatory bodies.
Services offered include the following:
- Assessment of coating systems
- Improvement of coating performance
- Evaluation and optimization of application methods
- Compilation of Paint Specifications
- Consulting for special projects
- Expertises
- Inspections and damage analyses
- Optimization of machines and facilities
- Technical audits
- Planning, organization and documentation of site tests
- Coordination of joint research projects
- Training and education programs
Due to close collaboration with leading research institutions, namely the Fraunhofer Society, Muehlhan’s R&D Department can handle complex and demanding projects.
Selected projects

Development and application of Riblet structures to wind power rotor blades to increase power rating of wind turbines

Development of a certified adhesive-based bracket system for the subsequent mounting onto coated steel structures

Evaluation of procedures for the application of metal spray coatings on infrastructure constructions

Development of a foil-based corrosion protection system for offshore structures

Image processing for the automatic and objective assessment of coating conditions

Development and introduction of a world-wide e-learning platform for key applications in surface protection