

Silcos
About us
Find out about the latest technologies:
PVD ► Variety of colors with Siloptics
Silmade Hard Coat ► Scratch-resistant coatings
Silicone molded parts ► in LSR or HTV
Functional coatings ► such as ESD shielding
Input systems ► closed user interfaces
and
Siloptics Flexilight ► Flexible light guide
Silcos is your solution provider for plastics, silicones and surface finishing.
All materials are produced and refined by the internationally active surface specialist based in Reutlingen, Swabia. Since its founding in 2001, countless projects in the automotive, aviation, medical, consumer goods, etc. sectors have been realized. We provide our customers with comprehensive support and develop your customized product with you.
The team of experts tackles your task, carries out feasibility studies, creates simulations and produces corresponding prototypes. As a full-service provider, we have a complete technology and production chain and can ensure that your application also leads us to success, because the prototypes are manufactured on series systems.
During the project phase you can rely on many years of well-founded experience. From design and tool making, injection molding, possible pre-treatment and series production, you get everything you need. Reliability and service are company values for us and we support you in every project phase, before, during and after production. In order to guarantee our customers maximum quality standards, we have introduced an integrated management system, which will be continuously developed further - including quality according to IATF 16949, environment according to ISO 14001 and energy according to ISO 50001.
The application and production spectrum, which has grown over 20 years, includes the production of plastic and silicone components, painting, laser technology, metallization of plastic surfaces using PVD and various printing processes such as screen, pad and digital printing. Some pioneering achievements include 3D effects, depth effects, silicone light guides and functional coatings with conductive or non-conductive layers.
Challenge us with your task. At our headquarters, we regularly conduct technology consultations and demonstrate solutions to you using series products.
Silcos is your development and production partner for your project!
Products & services

Bentley Car Key - Silmade® Hard Coat
• Above-average scratch and abrasion resistance • High-quality appearance by means of high transparency • Exceptionally good resistance to creams, cleaning agents & chemicals • Various plastic substrates e.g. PC, PA • 2D- and 3D- Geometries • Climatic cycle test, hydrolysis test, light-fast • Temperature range from -40 to +105°C • Tested in accordance with TL226

Silicone keypad - Individualisation of cap's, RGB backlight and Silmade Low Friction
• Illuminated control panel for rough, outdoor use • Dust and waterproof to IP67 • Interchangeable customer-specific symbols • Highly abrasion and scratch resistant • Good grip feel and finger guidance • Resistance to steam cleaning and car washes

Silicone moulded light guide - Siloptics Flexilight
• Flexible Lightguide with homogenous illumination • Highly abrasion resistant and scratch resistant • Low construction height • Easy to clean, low dirt and dust adhesion • Light-fast and water resistant • Unbreakable • Can be combined with other surfaces such as printing, lacquer, fleece, textiles • Appearance freely adaptable • 3D design possible

Mercedes car key - metallisation with 3D depth effect
We have combined various existing technologies into a new process, creating an absolutely realistic 3D/depth effect in transparent plastic components made of polycarbonate, silicone or Plexiglas. • Highly abrasion and scratch resistant • Temperature range from -40°C to +105°C • Chemical resistance • UV resistance

Perfect finish and finest details
• High class metallic appearance • Reach compliant (chrome-6 free) Chrome surface in high gloss or matt (3Q7, 2ZZ,…) • Abrasion and scratch resistant • Resistant to creams, cleaning agents & chemical • Climatic cycle test, hydrolysis test, light-fast • Temperature range from -40 to +105°C • Tested according to TL226; DBL7384

Logo variations - Siloptics® Satin Chrome
• Partial metallic areas on molded plastic parts • Above-average scratch and abrasion resistance • Exceptionally high resistance to creams, detergents and chemicals • Different plastic substrates e.g. PC, PC / ABS • 2D and 3D geometries • Climate change test, hydrolysis, lightfast • Temperature range from -40 to +105°C • Qualified according to e.g. TL226; DBL7384; STJLR-51-5242

Colourful metallic
• High class metallic appearance • Reach compliant (chrome-6 free) Chrome surface in high gloss or matt (3Q7, 2ZZ,…) • Abrasion and scratch resistant • Resistant to creams, cleaning agents & chemical • Climatic cycle test, hydrolysis test, light-fast • Temperature range from -40 to +105°C • Tested according to TL226; DBL7384

Digital print on silicone
• Customisation for business units • Company appearance according to corporate identity • Biocompatible according to EN 10993 • Highly abrasion resistant coating for a long lifetime even in harsh environments • Resistant to creams, cleaning agents and chemicals • Environmentally friendly, contactless business card with QR-code • Free advertising message in „True colour“ thanks to digital printing • Optional: With antibacterial coating

Silicone moulded hose
• Complex Design • Homogeneous Wall Thickness • Internal Mounting Feature • Minimal Internal Parting Flash - max. 0.1mm • Temperature Stable • Sealing of a Switching Element thereby protecting the Electronics from Liquids

Logo in chrome, Piano-Black and 3D depth effect
• Partial metallic areas on molded plastic parts • Above-average scratch and abrasion resistance • Exceptionally high resistance to creams, detergents and chemicals • Different plastic substrates e.g. PC, PC / ABS • 2D and 3D geometries • Climate change test, hydrolysis, lightfast • Temperature range from -40 to +105°C • Qualified according to e.g. TL226; DBL7384; STJLR-51-5242

Siloptics® Black Chrome steering wheel
• Reach compliant (Chrome-6 free) Chrome surface in Black Chrome • No splinter formation allowed due to airbag firing • Abrasion and scratch resistant • Suitable for divers surrounding colours • Resistant to creams, cleaning agents & chemicals • Climatic cycle test, hydrolysis test, light-fast • Base material ABS, PC/ABS, TPE • Tested according to TL226; DBL7384; GS 97xxx

Siloptics® Satin Chrome steering wheel
• Reach compliant (chrome-6 free) Chrome surface in high gloss or matt (3Q7, 2ZZ,…) • No splinter formation allowed due to airbag firing • Integrated split-lines • Abrasion and scratch resistant • Resistant to creams, cleaning agents & chemicals • Climatic cycle test, hydrolysis test, light-fast • Weldable • Temperature range from -40 to +105°C • Tested according to TL226; DBL7384; GS 97xxx

Silmade® NCVM PVD Coating
• Reach compliant (Chrome-6 free) Chrome surface • Selective metallisation of the sidewalls • High class in look and feel • Abrasion and scratch resistant • Resistant to creams, cleaning agents & chemicals • Long lifetime and UV resistance • Changeable outer casing • Free from lacquer in the leathered areas

Siloptics PVD Coating - Colour Range
We are continuously expanding our Siloptics PVD color range - also with your customer-specific developments
Job ads
Consultant (m/w/d) Business IT
Support and consulting on individual IT topics; interface to corporate IT for projects and ideas/changes; first point of contact for master users regarding IT-related questions; implementation of technical implementations by corporate IT representatives; project manager for IT/process projects; approval of IT changes and projects by the company; creation of necessary, complete documentation; support of existing machines and network components; evaluation of process parameters with machine learning/AI tools to achieve process optimizations; other tasks according to the quality management manual, process descriptions, and instructions. Your profile: Basic knowledge of project management, programming (C#, Java), and databases (Microsoft SQL Server); basic knowledge of the Windows Server environment and network; fluent in German and English, both written and spoken. Further information: https://www.silcos.com/en/unternehmen/karriere/
Working Student (m/f/d) – PVD Coating & Industrial Surface Technology
Your tasks: Support in the production and optimization of PVD coatings; conducting coating analyses (e.g., adhesion, color, and abrasion resistance); contributing to process development in an industrial environment; documenting and evaluating test results. Your profile: Are you studying Applied Surface and Materials Science or a related field and want to apply your knowledge practically in industry? Then you've come to the right place! We are looking for students with: an interest in PVD coatings, vacuum technology, and materials analysis; basic knowledge of thin-film technology, material characterization, or process development; an independent and structured work style; and a high degree of independence and motivation. Further information: https://www.silcos.com/en/unternehmen/karriere/
Application Engineering – Coatings (m/f/d) - Full-time · Reutlingen
Verification of new coating systems (conventional and UV systems) Development of new system setups (material/PVD/coating) Conducting qualification tests Support and execution of sample orders Transfer of new developments into series production Creation of coating programs including robot programming Planning and implementation of process optimizations Identification of defect patterns Technical interface to coating manufacturers Contact person for production regarding coating-related issues Management of specific projects Maintenance of action lists and project plans where required Other tasks according to the quality management manual, process descriptions, and instructions Your profile Technical training/degree, several years of professional experience Fluent in written and spoken English Commitment and a high level of quality awareness Independent work ethic, good overview, and very good product knowledge Further information: https://www.silcos.com/en/unternehmen/karriere/