This book brings together the proceedings of the Eighteenth International Conference on Surface Modification Technologies which took place in Dijon, France between 15 - 17 November 2004. Surface Modification Technologies XVIII is a collective effort involving technical specialists. It brings together a wealth of information from worldwide sources to help scientists, engineers, and technicians solve current and long-range problems. The technical sessions recorded in this volume are: Thermal Spraying, Properties, Advanced Surface Modification, Arts and Surfaces, Industrial Processes, Films and Nanostructures, Adhesion and, Lasers.