Driven by demand from new energy vehicles, aerospace, AR/VR, and high-end 3C electronics, metal anodizing processes are evolving from basic corrosion protection toward functionalization, lightweighting, and precision enhancement.

Integrated die-cast aluminum components, battery trays, and motor housings increasingly utilize combined processes such as micro-arc oxidation (MAO) plus electrophoretic coating or sealing, achieving both superior corrosion resistance and lightweighting, with weight reductions of 15–20%.

High-end anodizing technologies for titanium and magnesium alloys have broken through application barriers, with ceramic-grade coatings meeting the requirements for high-temperature, high-humidity, and marine environments.

Nanocomposite-enhanced anodizing, self-healing coatings, and self-cleaning anodized panels have entered mass production, significantly improving weatherability, wear resistance, and appearance stability.

Industry chain data indicates that in 2026, the anodizing and hard anodizing markets continue to expand, with orders for aerospace-grade anodizing and functional anodizing for new energy applications leading in growth rate. Equipment intelligence, material localization, and process customization are becoming core competitive advantages for enterprises, with high-end anodizing processing entering a period of simultaneous growth in both volume and value.