Painting
Paint as a coating material fulfills a variety of tasks, for example as an application for decorative purposes or as protection. In industrial surface technology, paint is most frequently sprayed or atomized. Other processes such as dip coating, coil coating or electrostatic spraying are also used.
AkzoNobel Aircraft Coatings Reduces Aircraft Weight
AkzoNobel and TAP Air Portugal have successfully completed field tests of the lighter aircraft coating Aerobase UPD. The aerospace coating can reduce…
Automechanika 2026: BFL Showcases the Diversity of Automotive Painters
At Automechanika Frankfurt (September 8–12, 2026), the Federal Association of Automotive Painters (BFL) will showcase the full scope of the modern…
AkzoNobel and Axalta Complete New Board of Directors
AkzoNobel and Axalta have appointed three additional members to the board of directors of the planned joint venture. With the appointments of Stephan…
Brillux Powder Coatings Approved for Use in Swiss Military Equipment for the First Time
The Swiss Federal Office for Armaments (Armasuisse) has granted Brillux Industrielack certification as a certified paint supplier. Industrial coaters…
2026 German Championship for Painters and Varnishers
Bremen will host the German Championship for Painters and Varnishers. Up to 16 up-and-coming talents will compete for the title of German Champion…
The KombiHaft Project Improves the Paintability of Polyolefin Surfaces
As part of the “KombiHaft” research project, SKZ and Fraunhofer IFAM are developing new processes for plastic surfaces that are easy to paint. The…
Sata at Automechanika 2026: Coating Technology and Robotics Solutions
At Automechanika 2026, Sata will showcase new products in the field of manual painting technology as well as a robotic solution that makes automated…
Sehon at Automechanika 2026 - AI-powered robotic painting
At Automechanika Frankfurt 2026, Sehon will present the AI Revolution, an AI-powered robotic painting system for the auto body and paint trade. The…
Surventis and NST: Automated Auto Refinish Solutions
Surventis and NST have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to support the development of automated painting applications in the automotive…
VdL: Declines in Sales in the Paint and Printing Ink Industry
The Association of the German Coatings and Printing Inks Industry (VdL) reports declines in sales across nearly all sectors. This is evident from the…
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