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 Announces Color of the Year 2027: Soulful Sage
AkzoNobel has named Soulful Sage the “Color of the Year 2027.” This soft, silvery-green shade forms the centerpiece of three color palettes and is…
Weicon is switching to water-based formulations for its thread-locking coatings
Weicon has completely redesigned its screw-locking coatings and replaced its previous solvent-based products with water-based versions. The new…
Dürr: New Robot Platform for Paint Shop Applications
Dürr is expanding its robotics portfolio for paint shops with the EcoRS Generation 2. Four models designed for different payloads and reach ranges…
Axalta to Showcase Refinish Innovations at Automechanika 2026
At Automechanika Frankfurt 2026, Axalta showcased new technologies for automotive refinishing. The focus was on the Irus AutoDose automatic mixing…
Vogel: New Reference Book on Sustainable Coating Systems
Vogel’s new reference book, *Sustainable Coating Systems*, provides the knowledge needed to evaluate paints and coatings throughout their entire life…
Axalta's 2027 Auto Color of the Year: Redefined
Axalta announced its 2027 Global Auto Color of the Year—Redefined—live at Automechanika in Frankfurt. Redefined is a rich, vibrant ruby red that…
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…
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