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Adler: Furniture Manufacturer Relys on Water-Based NXT Technology
Furniture manufacturer Müller Small Living relies on NXT technology from coatings manufacturer Adler: The Bluefin Pigmores NXT water-based coating…
Clean Tech Convention 2026: Program Released
The Clean Tech Convention 2026 will bring together experts and decision-makers from the fields of industrial component cleaning and technical…
Surventis at Automechanika 2026: The Future of Automotive Refinishing
At Automechanika 2026, Surventis will be showcasing its new brand identity for the first time at a major trade show. The company will present…
Altana Receives Gold Medal in EcoVadis Sustainability Rating
In the latest sustainability rating from the EcoVadis assessment platform, Altana achieved its best result to date with a score of 85 out of 100.…
Merger of AkzoNobel and Axalta: Shareholders Approve
Shareholders of AkzoNobel and Axalta approved the planned merger of the two paint and coatings companies by a large majority at their respective…
Müller Precision Tools: CAB Coatings Project - More Cost-Effective Machining
On June 11, Müller Präzisionswerkzeuge GmbH, together with its project partners, presented the international research project “CAB-Coatings” at the…
Karl Roll: Focus—A Cost-Effective Solvent-Based Parts Cleaning System
With Focus, Karl Roll has introduced a cost-effective solvent cleaning system that delivers high cleaning quality even at low throughput rates. It…
Hahn + Kolb Introduces the New Atorn Solid Carbide HPC/MTC End Mill
With the new Atorn VHM HPC/MTC end mill, Hahn + Kolb is introducing a high-performance tool to the market that offers impressive stability thanks to…
Lufthansa and Airbus Continue to Develop AeroShark Riblet Technology
Lufthansa Technik and Airbus are collaborating on the development of AeroShark, a shark-skin-like surface technology for wings and tail surfaces. The…
40 Years of Pink GmbH Vacuum Technology – Anniversary Celebration
In June 2026, Pink GmbH Vakuumtechnik celebrated its 40th anniversary with a large anniversary event to which employees and their families, as well as…
FreiLacke: Coating Solutions for the Wind Energy Industry
At WindEnergy Hamburg 2026, FreiLacke will be showcasing high-performance coating solutions in Hall B7, Booth 236, that are specifically tailored to…
ZVO Continues European Dialogue on Chromium(VI)
The ZVO has further intensified its political activities at the European level. Early last week, the ZVO and its partners held an in-depth discussion…
Ruderer Introduces Two-Component Epoxy Resin Adhesive for High-Temperature Applications
With Technicoll 9464, Ruderer Klebetechnik introduces a two-component epoxy resin adhesive for high-strength structural bonding. The adhesive combines…
EFDS Webinar: Thin-Film Technologies for Aerospace
The European Research Society for Thin Films (EFDS) and the Space2Motion innovation network are hosting a webinar on September 29 and 30, 2026, on the…
CemeCon Turns 40 - Anniversary Summer Party
CemeCon celebrated 40 years of company history at its anniversary summer party. The company is entering its anniversary year with a newly organized…
BvL Develops Cleaning System for High-Purity Applications
With the NiagaraUP, BvL Oberflächentechnik is introducing a new chamber cleaning system for applications with the highest purity requirements. The…
Atlas Copco: New GHS 402–902 VSD⁺ Screw Vacuum Pump
Atlas Copco is introducing the GHS 402–902 VSD⁺, a new generation of oil-sealed screw vacuum pumps. The series combines high flow rates with…
Litilit: Lasers as an Alternative to PFAS Coatings
Litilit's femtosecond lasers could replace PFAS-containing coatings in certain applications. Targeted micro- and nanostructuring creates…
ALUMINIUM 2026 in Düsseldorf
A technology showcase and the industry’s leading barometer: ALUMINIUM, the world’s leading trade fair, returns to Düsseldorf this fall — with its own…
AkzoNobel Launches Self-Cleaning Exterior Coating
AkzoNobel has launched a new self-cleaning extrusion coating in China that uses natural rain to remove dust and dirt from the exterior walls of…
SKZ: Dischargeable Impregnation for Additively Manufactured Plastic Components
The SKZ Plastics Center and Diamant Polymer are developing a novel impregnation process for additively manufactured plastic components as part of the…
Freilacke Celebrates Topping-Out Ceremony for Its New Product Technology Center
Freilacke celebrated the topping-out ceremony for its new Product Technology Center (PTC). Numerous guests from the trades, the architecture industry,…
BYK: A More Environmentally Friendly, Alkali-Resistant Wetting and Dispersing Additive
BYK is introducing Disperbyk-2180, a new wetting and dispersing additive for inorganic pigments and fillers in aqueous systems. The polycarboxylate…
Umicore MDS: Partnership with Valterra Platinum on Electroplating Technologies
Valterra Platinum and Umicore MDS have launched a new partnership to advance the development and commercialization of PGM-based electroplating…
Hoenle Expands UV Scan Macs Dose Measurement System with LED Strips
New measurement strips from Hoenle bring patented phosphorescence technology to LED-UV applications for the first time and enable precise dose…
52nd ak-adp Workshop: Plasma Technology for Water Treatment
The 52nd workshop of the Atmospheric Pressure Plasma User Group (ak-adp), to be held on November 25 and 26, 2026, in Leipzig, will focus on…
Busch Vacuum: Vacuum Technology Supports Manufacturing of CFRP Race Cars
Busch Vacuum Solutions supports the Formula Student team at the Technical University of Hamburg with vacuum technology for the production of coated…
Adphos Builds Pilot Plant System for Drying Battery Electrodes
Adphos is installing a pilot plant system in Japan for the ultra-fast drying of battery electrodes. The BearLITE pilot plant system enables real-world…
Helmut Fischer at ZVO Surface Technology Days 2026: XRF Instruments
At the 2026 ZVO Surface Technology Days, Helmut Fischer will present the next generation of XRF instruments featuring AI-powered software: the…
TU Ilmenau: Doctoral Seminar on Electrochemistry and Electroplating 2026
Ph.D. students from the Department of Electrochemistry and Electroplating at the Technical University of Ilmenau gathered in Stuttgart at Bosch…
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