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Cutting Tools, HiPIMS Coating, Tool Manufacturers

HiPIMS Coating for Higher-Performance Cutting Tools

A U.S. tool manufacturer is investing in a HiPIMS system. The technology enables customized coatings for high-performance cutting tools and is expected to boost the company's competitiveness.

Edge Layer Treatment: Reducing Energy Consumption

Reducing Energy Consumption in Surface-Layer Treatments

The CyPro research project is investigating how energy consumption can be reduced in thermal and thermochemical surface treatments. The goal is to achieve energy-efficient process control while maintaining consistent component quality.

CO2 Snow Jet Cleaning Prior to Wire Bonding

Clean bonding surfaces are crucial for reliable connections in microelectronics. Dry CO₂ snow blasting removes even the finest contaminants and can be automatically integrated into manufacturing processes.

Automotive Color Trends: Surventis Nexistential

Surventis presents Nexistential, its Automotive Color Trends for 2026–2027. The new color collection combines decades of expertise in automotive colors with the latest trends in design and innovation.

Extend the Service Life of Die-Casting Molds with EHLA LMD

EHLA and LMD Extend the Service Life of Die-Casting Molds

Laser cladding using LMD and EHLA can significantly extend the service life of heavily loaded die-casting tools. These processes enable wear-resistant coatings, targeted repairs, and resource-efficient tool manufacturing.

Single-Coat KTL Acrylate Trilex Steel Wheel

Single-coat KTL acrylate protects Trilex steel rims

A special KTL acrylate coating protects solid Trilex steel rims from corrosion and UV radiation with just a single coat. The single-coat system combines high durability with an efficient painting process.

RAL Color Feeling 2028+ Color Trend Report

RAL has released its new color trend report, *RAL Color Feeling 2028+*. Consisting of 15 trend colors, the color palette serves as a guide for industry partners who incorporate these trend colors into their products.

Properly Sizing Exhaust Air Systems in Electroplating Facilities

Exhaust ventilation systems in electroplating facilities must effectively control corrosive vapors, aerosols, and pollutants. Key factors include demand-based extraction and the proper selection of materials, separators, and exhaust scrubbers.

Low-Temperature Dephosphatization: Reducing Costs

Reduce Costs Through Low-Temperature Dephosphatization

When processing phosphated steel wire, low-temperature dephosphatization reduces energy consumption by more than 25% and cuts chemical usage. At the same time, it improves process transparency and process reliability.

Großteile Beschichtungsanlage Nasslack Pulverlack

Flexible wet and powder coating of large-format components

A large-format coating line combines powder and liquid coating with the pretreatment of various metals. The flexible system design makes it possible to coat a wide range of components and production volumes.

Technical articles on surface technology covering all sectors, including painting technology, mechanical surface finishing, parts cleaning, pretreatment, coatings, corrosion protection, electroplating, surface analysis/measurement & testing, drying and curing, plant engineering, plasma technology, specialty chemicals, and other related topics.