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Customize component cleaning Save money and resources

Optimally adapting component cleaning saves money and resources

The tasks in parts cleaning have become more diverse and must be solved more efficiently and in a more resource-friendly manner. This calls for solutions that are optimally adapted to the cleaning requirements.

Laboratory workshop for anodizers: Optimizing the anodizing process

In collaboration with the Fem Research Institute, the VOA hosted a laboratory workshop for anodizers in Schwäbisch Gmünd in September 2025. The participants learned in practice how the anodizing process can be optimized.

Modular coating system Agricultural machinery Machine parts

Modular coating system for agricultural machinery parts

A manufacturer paints, cleans and dries agricultural machinery parts in a modular coating system that is already designed for subsequent expansion. The variable system offers a choice between powder and wet paint.

Surface treatment in the production of ammunition

In the production of firearm ammunition, a new dosing technology reduces the need for process materials and energy. This is made possible by a new three-stage process for treating the surfaces of the casings.

High Purity Cleaning System Medical System LPW

High Purity cleaning system in just four months

A complete high-purity system for the final cleaning of capillary tubes was implemented in just four months. This medical system solution was made possible by extensive preliminary tests, contract cleaning and teamwork.

Metal-polymer current collectors Metal coating Roll-to-roll process

New production process for metal-polymer electricity collectors

A new roll-to-roll process has been developed for applying metal layers to polymer films. This allows conventional current collectors with metal foils to be replaced by metal-on-polymer current collectors.

Automated painting technology Skilled labor shortage Painting system

Automated painting technology to combat the shortage of skilled workers

In order to avoid capacity bottlenecks in wet painting due to a shortage of skilled workers, a paint shop was converted from a manual to an automated painting solution and production capacity and delivery capability were increased.

Heat exchanger Cooling Process baths Electroplating Anodizing

Heat exchanger for internal cooling of process baths

Heat exchangers cool process baths in electroplating, as the electrolytes require a certain working temperature in continuous operation. Heat exchangers for internal cooling are particularly efficient and space-saving here.

CO2-efficient painting system Vehicle painting

CO2-efficient paint shop for vehicle painting

CO2 emissions are reduced to a minimum in a new vehicle paint shop. For example, a particularly environmentally friendly electrically powered drying system is used in the two painting lines.

Snow jet cleaning Medical and pharmaceutical products Resource-saving

Snow blasting cleans medical and pharma parts resources-efficiently

The suitability of snow blasting technology for cleaning medical and pharmaceutical products was investigated in a joint project. Until now, liquid-based cleaning processes with very high resource consumption have been used for this purpose.