Design | BWB Surface Technology

Structure and colour in aluminium

The BWB gives the aluminium the surface it deserves. For industrial design applications, this is a suitable surface texture and colour. BWB finishes aluminium components of all kinds with mechanical and chemical pretreatments and suitable colouring processes.

Colour chart in industrial design

Mechanical surface finishing

Mechanical and chemical pre- and post-processing produce a wide variety of surface textures: from ground, to silk-matt, to polished surfaces. The process choice depends on the geometry of your part, the alloy, and the appearance you desire.

Colour anodising

Colour anodising creates a protective oxide layer that is coloured throughout. The resulting layer is abrasion resistant and retains the metallic character of the component. Dive into the world of colours of BWB Surface Technology.

Anodising

Plasma polishing

Are you looking for the pure mirror shine? Then we recommend a conversion to chrome nickel steel with subsequent plasma polishing. During this surface finishing process, weld seams are cleaned, discolourations are removed and surfaces are polished - for the perfect shine

Plasma polishing

Competence Center for precious metals

The BWB-Ampho factory is located in La Chaux-de-Fonds, in the heart of the Swiss watch industry. As a supplier to the watch and jewelry industry, the plant specializes in the assembly of small parts using welding and brazing processes, a wide range of electrolytic surface treatments, sand and glass bead blasting, and the processing of stainless steel cables.

La Chaux-de-Fonds location

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Colour chart in architecture

Colour chart in industrial design

Suitability chart aluminium alloys

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VEIL aluminum table

BWB Surface Technology and the renowned design studio BUDDE present an exclusive multifunctional table made of anodized aluminum, which will be exhibited at the Milan Design Week 2024 in the Galleria Rossana Orlandi.

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Symbiosis of sound and design

For over 35 years, the name PIEGA has stood for top-class loudspeakers that focus not only on sound, but also on the aesthetic experience. Now, through the innovative partnership with BWB Surface Technology as part of the "PIEGA COAX EXCELLENCE" program, this outstanding combination is being taken to a new level.

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Design classics from Caran d’Ache reinterpreted

BWB Surface Technology has refined the 849 ballpoint pen from Caran d'Ache. With three selected anodised colours from the industrial colour chart, appealing and individual colour combinations were created that underline the unique design of the ballpoint pen.

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Liteline – aluminum picket railing

Liteline is the Swiss design railing made of aluminum. With countless design options, precise design and durable construction, it meets architectural and economic requirements in modern residential construction.

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Cinelli Xcr75 – limited edition luxury road bike with hand anodised Classfied rear hub

The Cinelli Xcr75 is an exclusive high-performance road bike that was manufactured in Italy in a limited edition of just 20 units to mark the brand's 75th anniversary - the rear hub was hand-anodised by BWB.

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Diploma work “Color Bath

Sven Odermatt, a 25-year-old industrial design student at the renowned ECAL University of Art and Design in Lausanne, has created an impressive work called "Color bath" as part of his bachelor's thesis at BWB-Betschart AG in Stans.

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EMBRU table and bench

The award-winning outdoor furniture set "Easy Aluminium" consist of table and bench, which can be easily produced in different sizes thanks to the standard profiles used.

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Clean lines and elegant shades: desire kitchens made of aluminum

Whether for facades or interiors, anodized aluminum surfaces are versatile in architectural applications. Easy to clean and durable, the lightweight material is also excellent for high-end kitchens.

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Contact

Bernhard Mayer

Managing Director

+41 58 861 95 45 bernhard.mayer@bwb-group.com

BWB-Aloxyd AG

Industriestrasse 15
CH-3294 Büren a.A.

+41 58 861 95 00

Competence in aluminium

BWB is your development partner for aluminium components. We support you in the procurement, processing and surface coating of aluminium. Learn more about our vertical range of manufacture, from CNC milling to component assembly.

Aluminium and stainless steel in product design

Structure and colour in aluminium

Mechanical surface finishing

Colour anodising

Plasma polishing

Competence Center for precious metals

Downloads

References

VEIL aluminum table

Symbiosis of sound and design

Design classics from Caran d’Ache reinterpreted

Liteline – aluminum picket railing

Cinelli Xcr75 – limited edition luxury road bike with hand anodised Classfied rear hub

Diploma work “Color Bath

EMBRU table and bench

Clean lines and elegant shades: desire kitchens made of aluminum

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Competence in aluminium

Competence in aluminium

CNC milling