reibungsarme

Reibungsarm is a German adjective used to describe systems, interfaces, or materials that exhibit minimal resistance due to friction. The term conveys the idea of efficiency and ease of movement, and is often applied to physical surfaces as well as to procedural or administrative processes. In practice, reibungsarm can describe anything designed to reduce energy loss and effort required for operation.

In tribology and materials science, reibungsarme Oberflächen and components aim to lower the coefficient of friction and wear. Approaches include lubrication, hard coatings (for example DLC or ceramic coatings), surface texturing, and optimized geometries such as low-friction bearings. The goal is higher efficiency, lower energy consumption, and longer service life.

In business, policy, and public administration, "reibungsarme Prozesse" denote workflows with minimal bureaucratic friction. Digitalization, standardized interfaces, and electronic payments are common strategies to accelerate transactions, reduce waiting times, and cut costs for individuals and organizations. The concept is central to efforts in e-government and streamlined supply chains.

In information technology and software engineering, reibungsarme integrations describe interfaces and architectures that minimize integration effort and compatibility risk. API-first design, modular components, and robust error handling contribute to smoother interoperability. However, zero friction is unattainable; trade-offs include security, reliability, and complexity.

See also tribology, friction, lubrication, e-government.