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AI-supported robot painting for body and paint stores

The use of AI also makes robotic painting possible in body and paint stores. Specially developed AI-supported paint booths help to relieve painters and automate painting processes.

Plasma coating Infrared sensor Control Material application

Infrared sensor controls material application during plasma coating

A new infrared sensor measures the quality of ultra-thin plasma barrier layers on packaging during the coating process. If the coating thickness does not meet the specifications, it can be readjusted.

Researching hydrogen embrittlement in steel

Hydrogen can embrittle high-strength steels and shorten their service life. New research is investigating how thin oxide layers act as natural corrosion protection and influence the penetration of atomic hydrogen into steel.

Market for paints, varnishes, and printing inks in 2025

Paint and printing ink industry with negative figures for 2025

The results of the German paint industry in 2025 were negatively impacted by the overall economic weakness. This was announced by the Association of the German Paint and Printing Ink Industry (VdL) at its annual business press conference.

Coating elevators efficiently with powder coating

An old powder coating system at an elevator manufacturer was replaced by a new system. The new system is energy-efficient and reduces powder consumption through automated measurement and control of powder output.

Retrofit of blasting systems - higher blasting performance thanks to new turbines

A manufacturer of saw blades invested in new turbines for a continuous belt blasting system. The retrofit increased the blasting performance by 25 % while at the same time significantly reducing energy consumption.

FreiLacke looks back on 100 years of company history

The paint manufacturer FreiLacke is celebrating 100 years - from a wholesaler of paints and varnishes in 1926, it has become an international company with roots in the Black Forest, whose system paint solutions are in demand worldwide.

Global automotive color trend analysis 2025

Green and grey will shape the world of automotive colors in 2025, as an analysis of color distribution in the automotive industry shows. According to the BASF Color Report, consumers are increasingly moving away from traditional favorites.

Vibratory finishing technology Aviation technology

Vibratory finishing technology for aerospace engineering

Vibratory finishing technology for aerospace engineering enables reproducible finishing processes with high precision and process stability in aviation technology. For safety-relevant components, scrap is reduced while quality and traceability are increased.

Contract cleaning as a service: from rough cleaning to high purity

Contract cleaning is also offered as a service by one system manufacturer. The spectrum ranges from classic parts cleaning through fine and precision cleaning to ultra-fine and high purity cleaning.