Next-Generation Wear-Resistant Composites As part of the EU-funded CoBRAIN project, MBN has developed an innovative class of High Entropy Hardmetals (HHMs), combining 60 vol% Titanium Carbide (TiC) reinforcement with customizable High Entropy Alloy (HEA) matrix compositions. The TiC carbide phase is synthesized in-situ via mechanochemical processing, ensuring uniform dispersion of submicron carbide particles throughout the multi-principal element alloy matrix—critical for achieving superior hardness, wear resistance, and thermal stability. These advanced cermet powders are engineered specifically for thermal spray coating applications including HVOF ( High Velocity Oxygen Fuel), HVAF (High Velocity Air Fuel), and Cold spray deposition, where they form dense, adherent wear-resistant coatings with exceptional abrasion resistance, corrosion protection, and high-temperature oxidation resistance. Produced via MBN’s proprietary Mechanomade® high-energy ball milling technology, the powders feature controlled particle size distribution and optimised phase distribution for consistent sprayability, deposition efficiency, and coating performance. COMPOSITION Titanium carbide 60% – Metallic matrix 40% Matrix options: AISI 316L, AISI 410, AISI 940, FeCr, NiCr, AlCuCrFeNi, CrFeMnNiSi
