ZIKIN ADVANCED ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS (ZAES)
Surface Engineering Advanced Manufacturing Industrial Impact
Industrialization of advanced technologies
Laser / DED / Surface Engineering
Strategy, advisory & execution
Technology is easy. Making it work is not.
I turn advanced engineering into scalable, production-ready solutions.
Expertise
Core Expertise
Surface Engineering & Tribology
I turn advanced engineering into scalable, production-ready solutions.
Laser Cladding & DED
I turn advanced engineering into scalable, production-ready solutions.
Additive Manufacturing
I turn advanced engineering into scalable, production-ready solutions.
Metallurgy & Materials Behavior
I turn advanced engineering into scalable, production-ready solutions.
Process Qualification & Validation
I turn advanced engineering into scalable, production-ready solutions.
Industrialization of Technologies
I turn advanced engineering into scalable, production-ready solutions.
Technical Leadership
Strong technology requires strong people.
Building high-performance engineering teams
Developing technical leaders
Structuring organizations for execution
I support companies in transforming complex technologies into stable, scalable and economically viable industrial solutions.
Services
Surface Engineering & Tribology
Coatings and wear protection solutions
Materials behavior under real operating conditions
Performance-driven engineering
Advanced Manufacturing
Laser cladding, hardfacing, DED
Process development and optimization
Materials selection and application engineering
Industrialization & Innovation
From R&D to production
Scaling technologies into real business impact
Technology roadmaps and TRL-based development
Training & Knowledge Transfer
Executive and engineering training programs
Translating complexity into practical understanding
Aligning technical and management perspectives
ABout dr. Arkadi Zikin
15 years
For more than 15 years, I have been building and scaling advanced manufacturing technologies — not as concepts, but as reliable industrial solutions.
My background is in materials engineering (PhD, tribology, surface engineering), but my focus goes beyond engineering — I connect technology, business and execution.
I built one of Europe’s strongest Laser / DED centers for aerospace, working in environments where precision, reliability and performance are non-negotiable.
A defining step in my journey was the CTO program at the MIT, where I deepened my expertise in:
AI-driven manufacturing systems
Technology roadmapping
TRL-based development
Scaling technologies from idea to product
This shapes how I work today:
Structured roadmaps from concept to industrialization
Systematic risk reduction through TRL progression
Integration of AI and data-driven approaches
Strong focus on execution and real-world performance
Because technology only creates value when it works — reliably, at scale.
Selected Projects
Sustainable Brake Discs
Development of laser coating technologies and advanced aluminium alloys for lightweight, wear-resistant brake discs in collaboration with academic partners.
Impact: improving brake performance while reducing brake dust emissions and supporting the transition to more sustainable braking systems.
Multi-Material AM Components
Development of advanced multi-material components by combining LPBF copper structures with DED-applied nickel superalloys.
Impact: enabling complex geometries, enhanced material properties, and functionality beyond the capabilities of a single additive manufacturing technology.
DED Repair Solutions
Development and qualification of DED-based repair processes, covering material selection, process validation, engineering, automation, and quality control.
Impact: enabling fast, cost-efficient, and reliable restoration of high-value components, extending service life and reducing replacement costs.
High-Speed Brake Disc Cladding Systems
Development and industrialization of double-sided high-speed laser cladding systems for brake disc applications, integrating high-power laser technology and automated processing.
Impact: enabling scalable production of coated brake discs with improved wear resistance, reduced emissions, and increased manufacturing efficiency.
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