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Audi relies on artificial intelligence in the paint shop
Audi is driving forward the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in production: in the paint shop, for example, the company uses AI for dosage…
PFAS focus day at the Lüdenscheid Plastics Institute
The Focus Day PFAS 2026 on the topic of per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) and the current situation with regard to the ECHA restriction…
Sehon at the PaintExpo 2026: Energetically perfect painting systems
At PaintExpo 2026, Sehon will be focusing on perfect energy-efficient painting systems. Regardless of whether it is about new systems or retrofitting…
SKZ research project on disinfecting irradiation of plastic surfaces
UV-C disinfection protects against germs - but how resistant are plastics or other materials to this radiation? The SKZ Plastics Center develops…
IBA Powder Coatings at PaintExpo 2026: Powder coating for wood-based materials
At Paint Expo 2026, IBA Powder Coatings will present Truefuze, a pioneering, press-cured thermoset powder coating system specially developed for…
H2O GmbH celebrates 40 years of Vacudest vacuum distillation
H2O GmbH is celebrating a major anniversary with Vacudest in 2026: the brand was registered 40 years ago - today, the vacuum distillation system has…
Wagner TF Bell 2 system simplifies high-rotation atomization
Simple high-rotation coating from Wagner with the compact package consisting of the TF Bell 2 high-rotation atomizer and the Wacon Spray control unit.…
Hyprostatik: Hydrostatic basic machine for ultra-fine grinding
Hyprostatik Schönfeld has developed a hydrostatic basic machine that enables the highest precision and surface quality in the precision machining of…
New Axalta Spies Hecker topcoat for commercial vehicles
Axalta Coating Systems introduces its latest product for its commercial vehicle and industrial coating customers in Europe: Permafleet HS Race Topcoat…
Henkel takes over ATP Adhesive Systems: water-based adhesive tapes
Henkel acquires ATP Adhesive Systems, a leading supplier of high-performance, water-based specialty tapes. Henkel's Adhesive Technologies business…
Jordan Lacke at Holz-Handwerk 2026: Extended range of water-based lacquers
Jordan Lacke will be exhibiting its extensive product portfolio and various new products at Holz-Handwerk 2026. The focus will be on the expanded…
Sika: New laminate coating for collection trays and rooms
With Sikafloor VEL, Sika is launching a dissipative laminate coating based on vinyl ester resin for WHG-compliant collection trays and rooms. The…
51st Workshop of the Atmospheric Pressure Plasma User Group (ak-adp)
The 51st workshop of the Atmospheric Pressure Plasma User Group (ak-adp) on April 15 and 16, 2026 is dedicated to the industrial applications of…
PSE 2026: Abstracts wanted for presentations on plasma surface engineering
For the PSE Conference 2026 (International Conference on Plasma Surface Engineering) from 31.8. - 3.9.26 in Erfurt, the organizer EFDS is still…
WIN Eurasia parts2clean & Surface Technology 2026
Deutsche Messe is planning a joint stand with its brands "parts2clean" and "SurfaceTechnology GERMANY" at the WIN Eurasia 2026 trade fair in Istanbul.…
Dörken: PFAS-free zinc flake system receives approval
A PFAS-free zinc flake system from Dörken was closely scrutinized and tested against specific requirements. With success, a Dörken topcoat has now…
Micro-Epsilon color sensor series with new color space
The ColorSensor CFO250 color sensor series has been expanded to include the LCh color space. By using the LCh color space and the segment tolerance,…
ZVO working group on the topic of complexity
On November 19 and 20, 2025, ZVO department head Dr. Malte-Matthias Zimmer, together with employees from Zeschky as well as students and young…
Trowal at PaintExpo 2026 with new rotamats
At PaintExpo 2026, Walther Trowal will be presenting the Rotamat R 60 for the insulation coating of particularly small components for electronics and…
Eckart: New powder coating aluminum pigment for a brilliant metallic look
With Standart PCS HD, Eckart is expanding its powder coating portfolio with a non-leafing aluminum pigment that combines high opacity with a brilliant…
Axalta's car color of the year 2026 is Solar Boost
Axalta Coating Systems has announced its global automotive color of the year 2026: "Solar Boost" - a warm and inviting shade of orange that radiates…
Wacker achieves gold rating in EcoVadis sustainability rating
Wacker has once again received the Gold Medal from the external rating agency EcoVadis for the year 2025. It recognizes sustainable action and…
Kabe Farben arranges succession in sales in Northern Germany
Kabe Powder Coating Germany GmbH announces the strengthening of its sales team in northern Germany. Arben Nokaj will take over the support and…
SKZ: Management of the Plastics Center restructured
The management of the SKZ Plastics Center has been restructured with effect from January 1, 2026. SKZ CEO Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Bastian is thus…
Kemper CEO relocates to the USA
Kemper GmbH CEO Frederic Lanz relocated his place of residence and work to the US state of Michigan at the turn of the year. This move strengthens the…
Supfina with new RaceX superfinishing machine
Supfina presented the RaceX, a completely newly developed superfinishing machine for rolling bearing rings, at EMO 2025. The response from customers…
IST Metz: Water-cooled LED UV system LEDcure NX
With the LEDcure NX, IST Metz presents a powerful, water-cooled LED UV curing system for industrial applications. It offers consistently high curing…
Wagner at the PaintExpo 2026: Solutions for coating processes
At PaintExpo 2026, Wagner will once again be impossible to miss at the largest trade fair stand of 200 square meters. Current highlights and further…
Adler Lackwerk with new modern wastewater treatment
Adler has installed a new, modern wastewater system at its Austrian paint plant in Schwaz. It was built in the environmental protection and recycling…
New ZVO Board of Directors has taken up its work
The new board of the German Surface Technology Association (ZVO) took up its work at the beginning of 2026. This was preceded by the regular ZVO Board…
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