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<p> </p><p>New thin film low friction coating technologies have recently been developed and matured to the point for use in this IRAD actuator work.</p><p>The new novel materials have exceptionally strong hardness and low coefficient of friction properties. The coatings have been applied to the actuator drive components.</p><p>The next step in this project is the analysis of the performance and life tested for potential future space flight application, which is underway.</p>