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Hoenle: UV-curable sealing material for electronics housings
With Vitralit CIPG 60200, Hoenle presents a UV-curable polyacrylate sealing material for complex electronic housings in automotive and e-mobility…
Fraunhofer project develops PFAS-free elastomers and coatings
In view of possible PFAS restrictions, a new Fraunhofer project is working on fluorine-free alternatives for technical applications. High-performance…
Ruderer Tesa masking tapes for precise painting and coating processes
When painting and powder coating, the right masking is crucial for quality and process reliability. Masking tapes from Tesa enable clean color edges,…
Wenglor color sensor P1PF for color evaluation and color control
With the P1PF color sensor, Wenglor presents a solution for reliable color detection in demanding industrial applications. The sensor combines two…
KHS barrier coating for PET bottles protects oxygen-sensitive beverages
With the KHS Supreme functional barrier coating, KHS is extending the protection of oxygen-sensitive beverages in PET bottles. An ultra-thin silicon…
SurTec at the SurfaceTechnology Germany 2026
SurTec will be presenting innovative and proven solutions from the fields of functional coatings and functional and decorative electroplating at the…
VOA General Assembly 2026 in Augsburg
The Verband für die Oberflächenveredelung von Aluminium e. V. (VOA) invites its members and interested guests to its 62nd General Meeting from June 17…
DIN EN ISO 2081 appeared - Electroplated zinc coatings on iron and steel
The standard DIN EN ISO 2081 for galvanic zinc coatings on iron and steel is available in an updated version. The 2026-02 edition replaces earlier…
H2O at the PaintExpo 2026: Sustainable rinse water treatment
Industrial painting technology produces large quantities of rinsing water every day, the disposal of which is not only expensive but also ecologically…
Adler at the Fensterbau Frontale 2026: Coatings for window manufacturers
At Fensterbau Frontale 2026, the international trade fair for window, door and façade construction in Nuremberg, paint manufacturer Adler will be…
FiT2clean Award 2026 - application phase started
The application phase for the 5th FiT2clean Award of the German Industrial Parts Cleaning Association (FiT) has begun. Manufacturers, suppliers and…
Excelitas with next generation UV and infrared curing for metal coatings
At PaintExpo 2026, Excelitas will be showcasing the latest developments in UV curing as well as intelligent infrared solutions for optimizing metal…
Dürr publishes preliminary business figures for 2025 - higher profitability
The Dürr Group significantly increased its operating profitability in 2025 despite the difficult macroeconomic environment. Sales and earnings were…
Henkel: Low-temperature surfactant for energy-efficient dip degreasing
With Bonderite C-AD 20202, Henkel is launching a new low-temperature surfactant for industrial immersion degreasing that cleans reliably at around 35…
ITSC 2026 - Conference for thermal coating technology
Which technologies and market trends are influencing the thermal coating technology industry? This question will be the focus of the upcoming ITSC -…
Freilacke with system paint highlights at PaintExpo 2026
As an exhibitor at PaintExpo 2026, Freilacke will be showing how its system coating concept can be used to specifically coordinate powder, liquid and…
Fraunhofer IPMS analyzes contamination of wafer surfaces
The Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS is expanding its analytical capabilities in the field of wafer contamination. Vapor phase…
Umicore hard gold portfolio: New high-speed electrolyte
With Auruna 8000, Umicore Metal Deposition Solutions (MDS) complements its existing range of sustainable gold-iron electrolytes with a…
AkzoNobel powder coating innovations at PaintExpo 2026
AkzoNobel Powder Coatings will be presenting new developments in powder coatings at PaintExpo 2026. The focus will be on energy-efficient curing, new…
Pero AG mourns the death of CEO Horst Erbel
Pero AG mourns the loss of its CEO Horst Erbel, who passed away on February 10, 2026 after a short, serious illness.
New WMV cleaning system: more efficient blasting
WMV and Sinto AGTOS have developed a new blasting system for the surface treatment of bulk material and small parts. The interchangeable drum combines…
New Dürr EcoAUC2 control unit for efficient painting processes
With the EcoAUC2, Dürr is launching an advanced control unit for painting processes onto the market. More available colors, additional functions and…
Eisenmann with hybrid gripper for wheel handling in paint shops
Eisemann GmbH has launched the new hybrid gripper E-Gripper Wheel for the automated handling of wheels in paint shops. The solution will be presented…
Hoenle with new compact LED heads for LED UV curing
Hoenle has developed new LED heads for its Bluepoint LED Eco LED UV curing unit. The revised LED heads combine significantly higher output with more…
Venjakob at the PaintExpo 2026: Mobile coating system
Venjakob will be presenting a new mobile coating system for heavy-duty parts at its stand at PaintExpo 2026. It will also show how delicate and…
B+T presents "Sustainability Award" to Dr.-Ing. Max Schlötter
The B+T Group has presented its first "Sustainability Award" to Max Schlötter GmbH & Co. KG. The award recognizes Schlötter as a company in which…
Oltrogge at PaintExpo 2026 with painting and compressed air solutions
Oltrogge will be presenting efficient painting and compressed air solutions at PaintExpo 2026. The family-run company is placing its trade fair…
Hubergroup Elara: New additive product range for paints and coatings
Hubergroup Chemicals expands its portfolio with new high-performance additives: Elara. The launch marks a significant step in the company's…
Vollert relaunches as Vollert Heavy Duty Solutions
Following the conclusion of the investor process as part of the insolvency proceedings, Vollert is making a clear new start. Under the name Vollert…
Reiter RoboTwin: Simple teaching of painting robots without programming
Using painting robots without complicated programming by simply teaching them: Reiter Oberflächentechnik will be presenting innovative concepts for…
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