In industrial environments, credibility is not earned through presentations or lab results. It is earned in the field.
For Metal Diamond, moving from concept to validation was never going to be a theoretical exercise. From the very beginning, the company’s approach has been clear: prove performance under real operating conditions, with real operators, on real assets.
That philosophy is now validated.
Why Field Validation Matters in Industrial Coatings
Industrial coatings operate in some of the harshest environments on the planet. Components are exposed to high pressure, elevated temperatures, abrasive particles, corrosive fluids, and continuous mechanical stress. While laboratory testing plays an important role in early development, it is field performance that ultimately determines whether a coating is commercially viable.
Operators know this, and they demand proof. This is why Metal Diamond prioritized early proof-of-concept (POC) testing with a Tier-1 operator rather than relying solely on controlled test data.
The Proof of Concept in Oman
Metal Diamond successfully completed a POC with one of the major Oil & Gas companies in Oman, in a one of the most technically rigorous operators in the region, and in an Oil Well that is one of the most problematic.
The objective of the POC was straightforward:
- Apply Metal Diamond’s electroless nickel nano-diamond composite coating to selected components
- Deploy those components under real operating conditions
- Measure performance against defined operational criteria
While specific technical parameters and asset details remain confidential, the results were clear.
The in several areas exceeded the projected performance expectations, confirming Metal Diamond’s core claims around of its Electoless-Nickel Nano-Diamond coating composite.
- Wear resistance
- Surface durability
- Consistency of coating performance in operational environments
For an early-stage industrial technology platform, this type of validation is a critical milestone.
What This Validation Really Signals
A successful POC with a Tier-1 operator is not just a technical achievement. It sends several important signals to the market.
- It demonstrates that the technology performs outside the lab.
- It confirms that the coating process can be executed reliably and consistently.
- It shows that Metal Diamond can meet the qualification and governance standards required by major operators.
These factors significantly reduce adoption risk for future customers and partners.
From Single Validation to Repeatability
One of the common challenges in industrial innovation is moving from a single successful test to repeatable deployment.
Metal Diamond approached this POC with repeatability in mind:
- Clear performance benchmarks
- Standardized application procedures
- Close collaboration with implementation partners
As a result, the learnings from this engagement are directly transferable to other applications and operating environments.
This is a key reason why additional POCs with other industrial partners are already underway.
Building Confidence with Operators and Investors
For operators, the POC with Occidental Oman confirms that Metal Diamond’s coating platform can deliver measurable performance benefits in real-world conditions.
For investors, it provides early evidence that the company is solving a real industrial problem with a solution that can be adopted by some of the most demanding customers in the sector.
In both cases, the takeaway is the same: this is not a concept in search of a use case.
What Comes Next
The successful completion of this POC is not the end of the validation journey — it is the beginning.
Metal Diamond is now focused on:
- Completing additional POCs across different applications
- Converting validated use cases into commercial deployments
- Expanding its implementation partner network to support scale
Each step builds on the same principle that guided this first engagement: field performance first, where It Matters Most
Metal Diamond’s successful POC in Oman confirms that its technology sets a strong foundation for the company’s next phase of growth.
