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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.

Parts Cleaning, Process Control, Lab-on-a-Chip, AI, Ecoclean

Automated monitoring of cleaning quality in parts cleaning

Cleaning and drying processes are monitored by a new system with automated analyses and AI-based process control and optimized in terms of quality, energy and resource use.

Water-repellent plasma coating for PFAS-free textiles

A new plasma process is set to replace PFAS in outdoor and functional textiles. Researchers are developing water-repellent coatings that use fewer chemicals and are more sustainable.

Direct laser cladding reduces cycle time and costs for metal coatings

Laser direct cladding is a new process for fast and energy-efficient thick metal coatings. The technology significantly reduces cycle times, energy requirements and post-processing.

Tools for precise plastics processing

Machining plastics and fiber-reinforced composites places high demands on tools and processes. Specialized milling, grinding, and cutting tools enable precise machining and controlled processes.

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.