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SKZ: Analysis of recycled surfaces for bonding or painting
A new SKZ research project is developing standards for evaluating recycled surfaces for bonding and painting processes. The aim is to increase quality…
BASF: Research into corrosion protection for less greenhouse gases
BASF is researching innovative solutions in corrosion protection, in particular special coatings and corrosion inhibitors. This is because protection…
Sata celebrates 100 years of paint spray guns with Jet X special edition
The first paint spray gun from Sata was manufactured exactly one hundred years ago (back then it was still called "Sanitaria"). The manufacturer is…
Plasmatreat showcases plasma surface cleaning at Parts2clean 2025
At Parts2clean 2025 in Hall 10, Stand D52, Plasmatreat GmbH will be presenting the new Plasma Treatment Unit, a pioneering solution for industrial…
Kaeser Kompressoren at EMO 2025 with sustainable compressed air solutions
At EMO, Kaeser Kompressoren will be presenting compressed air solutions for a sustainable manufacturing industry to meet challenges such as…
Laserline at the Welding & Cutting 2025
Laserline will be presenting a wide range of its diode lasers at Schweißen & Schneiden 2025. This includes solutions for energy-efficient surface…
Caldan takes over Sema and strengthens conveyor technology position
The Caldan Group has acquired the French engineering company Sema. Sema is known for its high-performance conveyor technologies and has been Caldan's…
QA Expert Days alternate with the Control trade fair
In 2026, the "QA Expert Days" will mark the start of a new event rhythm for Control, the international trade fair for quality assurance: In future,…
Polytec launches PolyFlex: Rent, lease or commission measurement technology
Measurement technology without the pressure to buy: Polytec launches PolyFlex, a program in which companies can rent or lease the measurement…
Saint-Gobain PCD and CVD tools: Diamond tools for precision
PCD and CVD tools from Saint-Gobain offer maximum hardness, wear resistance and cost-effectiveness. They ensure the highest surface quality and long…
Sita: Surfactant control ensures quality in cleaning processes
For precise cleaning processes, Sita Messtechnik relies on surfactant control for quality assurance. This requires reliable measured values such as…
EFDS once again authorized to submit IGF applications until 2026
The European Research Association for Thin Films (EFDS) is also authorized to submit applications for the year 2026 within the framework of Industrial…
Vapic takes over sponsorship of the Pforzheim Wildlife Park
With a platinum sponsorship for raccoons, Vapic supports the Pforzheim Wildlife Park with an annual fixed contribution to sustainably promote the…
Metrohm Germany: New CEO Dr. Wolf-Henning Walther
The management of Metrohm Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG will be taken over by Dr. Wolf-Henning Walther from September 1, 2025, who will form the…
New Xevo TQ Absolute XR mass spectrometer from Waters
The new compact Xevo TQ Absolute XR mass spectrometer from Waters extends the capabilities of tandem quadrupole technology. It combines high…
CNp system from LPW for cleaning test site in the USA
The test center of cleaning chemicals manufacturer Kyzen (Nashville, USA) is now home to a CNp system from LPW's PowerJet compact series. The high…
Covestro takes over Vencorex sites and expands Coating & Adhesive production
Covestro acquires Vencorex sites for specialty isocyanates in the USA and Thailand, thereby expanding its production network in Coatings & Adhesives.…
V2025 - Europe's Strength: Shaping the future globally
The European Research Association for Thin Films (EFDS) is organizing the international conference and exhibition V2025 - Vacuum | Plasma | Surface |…
Hikmicro expands into the global measuring device market
Hikmicro has now officially entered the global flowmeter market with the launch of its high-precision Coriolis and ultrasonic flowmeters. The aim is…
Sustainable packaging for paints and varnishes from Adler
Not only in the production of paints and varnishes, but also in their packaging, the paint manufacturer Adler relies on a resource-saving circular…
Compair introduces AI-based compressed air management system
Compair has introduced Ecoplant, an AI-based compressor management system. It is a dynamic solution for managing compressed air systems that adjusts…
Richard Geiss at Parts2clean 2025: All-round service for parts cleaning
Richard Geiss will be showcasing its latest innovations and tried-and-tested products at Parts2clean 2025. A special highlight at the trade fair stand…
Make-to-Order Days 2026: New trade fair for precision manufacturing
With the Make-to-Order Days, or MTO Days for short, a new event format will be launched on June 9 and 10, 2026 at the Stuttgart Exhibition Centre with…
Kansai Helios with new powder coating production facility in the USA
Kansai Helios is investing 20 million US dollars in a new powder coating production facility in Ohio. The state-of-the-art site will strengthen the…
VdL: New CLP regulation places a heavy burden on the coatings industry
The revised CLP Regulation brings enormous costs and organizational hurdles for the paint, coatings and printing ink industry. New labeling rules,…
Plastics Institute organizes symposium Innovative Surfaces 2025
The Kunststoff-Institut Lüdenscheid invites you to the "Innovative Surfaces" symposium in September 2025. The event offers a platform for experts from…
50th workshop of the atmospheric pressure plasma user group (ak-adp)
The Atmospheric Pressure Plasma User Group (ak-adp) invites you to its 50th workshop on November 12-13, 2025 in Zwickau. The motto this time is…
Mahr invites you to the High Performance Surface Summit 2025
From October 7 to 8, 2025, the measurement technology manufacturer Mahr will be hosting the High Performance Surface Summit (HPS 25) in Göttingen for…
ZVO Surface Days 2025 with business forum
A total of three sessions will take place at the ZVO Surface Days as part of the Entrepreneur Forum 2025 "Management meets Surface": On the morning of…
Silberhorn at Parts2clean 2025 with cleaning technology
Silberhorn Maschinenbau will be presenting itself at Parts2clean 2025 with state-of-the-art cleaning technology, practical special solutions and a…
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