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The application of a ceramic surface finish articulating against itself in orthopaedic implants is relatievely new, but the application of ceramic to reduce wear and corrosion has been applied for longer time. Ceramic coatings are used to improve the performance, and durability and are known to reduce wear in the automotive industry. Pistons, bearings,cylinder blocks, valves and transmission components are now offered with ceramic coating. In the airplane industry often, both the combustion cham