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Plastic surfaces with a metallic effect, free of flow lines, pigments

Metal effect without flow lines on plastic surfaces

Metal-like, glossy plastic surfaces produced by injection molding often exhibit so-called flow lines. Researchers are developing a new method for producing metallic-effect pigments to create flawlessly glossy surfaces free of flow lines.

HiPIMS-Coated Micro Milling Cutters for Precision Medical Components

Micro-milling cutters with HiPIMS coating for precision medical components

A HiPIMS-coated micro-milling cutter ensures high process reliability when machining medical precision parts. Long tool life and consistent machining quality enable reliable unmanned production.

Automatic Coating Machine, Powder Coating Booth, Productivity Improvement, Automation

Automatic Coating Machine for Powder Coating Booth Boosts Productivity

An automated coating machine increases the efficiency of powder coating at a contract coating facility. The retrofitted automation system reduces processing times by up to 70 percent while also improving coating quality.

[Translate to English:] LEDcure NX LED-UV Curing System by IST Metz

New LED-UV Curing System Successfully in Production

A water-cooled LED UV curing system has proven its worth in practical use at a printing company. It enables reliable curing, high process reliability, and low maintenance requirements, even at high throughput.

CO2-Efficient Paint Shop for Vehicles

State-of-the-art application and drying technology ensures maximum CO2 reduction in a new automotive paint shop. An intelligent software solution integrates three separate paint shops into a single, unified system.

Keratin, Chicken Feathers, Fillers, Coatings, Varnishes

Keratin from chicken feathers as a filler for coatings

A cost-effective and multifunctional filler for paints and coatings could be derived from chicken feathers in the future: keratin. Researchers at two Fraunhofer Institutes have achieved promising results with this protein.

Sickle-shaped flap, flap grinding disc, fan-shaped grinding wheel, Lukas-Erzett

Sickle-shaped flaps increase the performance of flap discs

An innovative flap geometry significantly improves the performance of modern flap discs. Higher removal rates, smooth operation, and even wear enable precise and cost-effective grinding processes.

Laser-based manufacturing of complex glass optics

Laser-based manufacturing processes enable the efficient production of high-precision optics. Even complex geometries, such as aspheric or free-form optics, can be manufactured cost-effectively, flexibly, and with high precision.

Liquid paint or powder coating—which process is best for components?

Which industrial coating process is best suited—liquid painting or powder coating—depends on the component. Both have strengths and weaknesses that must be weighed against one another.

Insulation Coatings Battery Systems Energy Storage High-Voltage Coatings

Insulation coatings for battery and stationary storage systems

Insulation coatings protect metallic components in battery systems and storage systems from voltage surges. Such high-voltage coatings ensure safe electrical insulation even under high voltages.

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