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Complexity and flexibility of thermal spraying as a surface coating technology is leading to continuously modified and improved processes, novel materials and fields of application. Current developments in those areas have the potential to consolidate existing markets as well as develop new markets in future, for example by improved processes for coating of internal diameters or replacement for electroplated hard chromium. In this short overview the current situation of the thermal spraying market and its future is analysed and a selection of the current developments and research activities are highlighted.