Abstract
This paper provides an overview of thermal spray activities in Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. In Finland, thermal spray technology has widest use in pulp and paper processing, protecting various types of rolls and cylinders. In Sweden, the technology is of great importance in the manufacture of aero engines and industrial gas turbines. In Norway, thermal spraying is widely used in offshore applications, including subsea oil drilling enterprises, and in Denmark, thermal spraying is used in boilers, maritime diesel engines, and for wear resistance of machine tool components. Development and innovation in thermal spray technology in northern Europe is dominated by research conducted in Finland and Sweden, followed by Denmark and Norway.
