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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.

Corrosion of Metal Building Components; Metal Corrosion in Buildings

Corrosion of Metal Building Components in Buildings

Metal building components are constantly exposed to the elements and pollutants. Researchers are studying how corrosion has changed and which environmental factors will be critical to the protection and service life of these components in the future.

EHLA Functional Layer Components for Electric Vehicles

EHLA-Based Functional Layer to Counteract Noise from Electric Vehicles

An EHLA-based functional layer is designed to prevent disruptive noises in electric vehicles at the interface between the wheel bearing and the drive shaft. To this end, a laser process suitable for mass production has been developed.

PSE2026 International Conference on Plasma Surface Engineering

PSE2026: Plasma and Surface Technology in Erfurt

PSE2026 — the 20th International Conference on Plasma Surface Engineering — held in Erfurt, was an international event on plasma and surface engineering that drew a record number of participants, with 638 attendees and 73 exhibitors.

Bio-based Powder Coatings: Getting Started

EcoCoat Project - Introduction to Bio-Based Powder Coatings

A funded project demonstrates how powder coatings can be produced largely without fossil raw materials. Bio-based binders and lower curing temperatures are expected to significantly reduce energy consumption and the carbon footprint.

GalvanoCalc & Learn App for Electroplating Apprentices

GalvanoCalc & Learn Web App for Electroplating Apprentices

"GalvanoCalc & Learn" helps electroplating apprentices with tasks such as calculations, process documentation, and exam preparation. The new, free web app—which can be used offline—brings together electroplating expertise in one place.

Intensive Course: “Industrial Coating from A to Z”

The first intensive course, “Industrial Coating from A to Z,” in Buchs, Switzerland, was nearly fully booked. The second session will begin in October 2026. The goal is to train existing paint shop employees and qualify them as coaters.

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