NEOVAC, a joint venture between SMS group GmbH & SITIZN Group Holding AG, launches revolutionary vacuum coating technology for ultra-high-strength steel strips. The innovative cold processing method operates below 200°C while preserving material properties, enabling coating of previously incompatible materials up to 1,500 MPa tensile strength. The carbon-neutral process serves automotive, aerospace & construction sectors. The 170-metric-ton Karlstein facility offers scalable solutions from pilot testing to full production, representing a significant breakthrough in sustainable steel processing technology.