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Technology That Redefines Industrial Protection

Smarter Than Steel. More Resilient than Chrome. Powered by Nano-Diamonds.

At the heart of Metal Diamond lies a breakthrough in materials science that is not just revolutionary—it is protected, patented, and exclusive. Our Electroless Nickel Nano-Diamond (EN-ND) composite coating is more than a surface treatment; it is the world’s first industrialized fusion of functionalized nanodiamonds with a nickel-phosphorous matrix.

The result? A technology that transforms ordinary steel into a super-material—harder, stronger, longer-lasting, and more intelligent than anything else on the market.

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The Global Problem We Solve

Every year, industries lose tens of billions of dollars to corrosion, wear, and downtime. Oilfield tubing and pumps grind down under sand-laden flows. Aerospace components fatigue under high-stress duty cycles. Automotive parts face galling and wear in boundary lubrication. Medical devices are compromised by micro-cutting and abrasion.

For decades, the only solution was hard chrome plating—a toxic, soon-to-be-banned process that delivers short-lived performance. Alternatives exist, but they are either prohibitively expensive, difficult to apply, or unsuited for complex geometries.

Metal Diamond exists to change this reality.

Our Breakthrough:
Electroless Nickel + Nano-Diamonds

At the core of our technology is the Electroless Nickel Nano-Diamond composite—a coating that combines:

  • Electroless Nickel-Phosphorous (Ni-P): A proven industrial base coating known for its corrosion resistance, uniform thickness, and conformal deposition on complex geometries.
  • Nano-Diamonds: Not ordinary particles, but specially treated diamonds at the nanoscale, each about 4–6 nanometers in size. These are engineered with functional groups on their surface that allow them to bond seamlessly into the nickel matrix

The result is a material that exhibits:

  • Hardness up to 950–1,000 HV
  • Exceptional wear resistance under abrasive and adhesive conditions
  • Resistance to sour service (CO₂, H₂S) up to 150°C
  • Ultra-uniform thickness from 7–50 µm, with minimal post-processing

This is not theory — it is field proven in Oil & Gas, Mining, and beyond.

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Why Our Nano-Diamonds Are Different

Diamonds at the nanoscale are not new. They were first produced in the 1960s through detonation synthesis. But for decades, they were little more than an academic curiosity—hard but difficult to integrate into industrial processes. Hard chrome is entrenched in landing gear and rod applications—but environmental, EHS, and fit/finish considerations are driving the search for chromefree alternatives. Electroless Nickel NanoDiamond offers:

Metal Diamond cracked the code.

Through years of R&D, we developed two proprietary, globally patented processes:

  • Nano-Diamond Functionalization Patent – Our method treats raw nanodiamonds, giving them unique surface chemistry that allows them to interact and bond within the nickel matrix. Without this, nanodiamonds clump, fail to disperse, and add little value.
  • Composite Formulation Patent – We perfected the ratio and integration of functionalized nanodiamonds with Electroless Nickel-Phosphorous, creating the world’s first industrial-grade nanodiamond composite for metal coatings

This dual-patent approach ensures that our coatings are not only exclusive to Metal Diamond but also impossible to replicate without infringing our intellectual property.

Performance That Rewrites Expectations

Unlike conventional coatings, EN-ND creates a protective layer that is self-reinforcing under stress. When abrasive particles strike the surface, the nanodiamonds block ploughing and micro-cutting. When lubricants fail, the composite resists galling. When corrosive brines attack, the crack-free Ni-P matrix shields the substrate.

Benefits at a Glance:

  • Extended Component Life – 2–3× longer service life compared to chrome.
  • Lower Downtime – Fewer shutdowns, faster maintenance cycles.
  • Cost Efficiency – Competes head-to-head with chrome pricing while delivering exponential performance gains.
  • Environmental Impact – Eliminates toxic chromium (Cr⁶⁺), reduces waste, and cuts CO₂ footprint by reducing replacement cycles.

Applications Across Industries

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  • Oil & Gas: Tubing, plungers, progressive cavity pumps, ESP rotors.
  • Mining: Crushers, slurry pumps, chutes, screens.
  • Aerospace & Defense: High-stress flight-critical parts, barrels, and weapon components.
  • Healthcare: Surgical scalpels, orthopedic screws, implants.
  • Automotive: Brake rotors, drive shafts, fuel system components.
  • Polymers & Electronics: Injection molds, wafer tooling, high-wear semiconductor components.

Wherever metals meet extreme environments, Metal Diamond delivers.

The Intellectual Property Fortress

Our innovation is not just about performance—it is about ownership and protection. Metal Diamond has invested substantially in securing global patents and trademarks, ensuring that our technology remains exclusive.

We own patents that cover:

  • The Nano-Diamond Functionalization Process
  • The Composite Formulation with Electroless Nickel
  • Application-Specific Methods and Production Processes

Patents are registered and protected worldwide, including the US, EU, Japan, China, India, Russia, South Korea, and more. This ensures that any attempt to reproduce our coatings without authorization would constitute a clear infringement.

Patent Finland EPO USA Japan Korea China India
Mono-functionalised nanodiamond plating additive and method for its manufacturing G G G G G P
Nanodiamond metal composite coatings and method for their manufacturing G P G P P P G

P = Pending / P = Notice of Allowance​
G = Granted​

Proof of Concept: From Lab to Field

Proof of Concept Process

Our technology has already been validated in real-world use cases:

  • Major global oil producer (Middle East): Field-tested and approved EN+ND coatings that extended plunger and pump life 10× longer than chrome — at comparable cost.
  • Leading global service company (North America): Implemented EN+ND coatings in downhole component programs to reduce wear and corrosion under harsh chemical environments.
  • Tier-1 equipment supplier (North America): Verified compatibility and production scalability of EN+ND in surface treatment systems for critical rotating equipment offering replacement for Chrome and lifetime expansion in corrosive environment.

These are not prototypes—they are working solutions generating millions in recurring business

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Join the Future of Industrial Protection

At Metal Diamond, we are building the world’s largest partner-driven network for industrial asset protection. Our model is to license and joint venture with local partners, equipping them with the technology, chemistry, and support to deliver this solution in their markets.

For operators, this means proven performance and sustainable economics.
For partners, it means exclusive rights to a patented technology with massive demand and zero direct competition.

The future of industrial durability has arrived. It is smarter than steel, more resilient than chrome, , and powered by nano-diamonds.

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