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Sehon at Automechanika 2026 - AI-powered robotic painting
At Automechanika Frankfurt 2026, Sehon will present the AI Revolution, an AI-powered robotic painting system for the auto body and paint trade. The…
Stephanie Wagner Takes Over as Head of the Ligna Division
Stephanie Wagner (54) took over as head of the newly created Ligna division within Deutsche Messe AG’s equally new “Trade and Consumer Fairs” business…
Innovent e.V.'s Jena location successfully certified to ISO 9001
Innovent e.V. has received DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 certification for its Ilmstraße facility in Jena. The certificate was awarded by SKZ – Cert GmbH…
Surventis and NST: Automated Auto Refinish Solutions
Surventis and NST have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to support the development of automated painting applications in the automotive…
VdL: Declines in Sales in the Paint and Printing Ink Industry
The Association of the German Coatings and Printing Inks Industry (VdL) reports declines in sales across nearly all sectors. This is evident from the…
Imhof Hartchrom: Discussion with MEPs on Chromium Trioxide Restrictions
On July 27, 2026, Imhof Hartchrom welcomed Stefan Köhler, a member of the European Parliament, for a technical discussion on the current challenges…
FreiLacke at InnoTrans 2026 - Coating Systems for the Rail Industry
At InnoTrans 2026 in Berlin, September 22–25, FreiLacke will demonstrate how system coatings can meet the growing demands placed on modern rail…
AkzoNobel: CO₂ Reduction Achieved Four Years Ahead of Schedule
AkzoNobel has already achieved its 2030 target of halving CO₂ emissions from its own operations. The target, validated by the Science Based Targets…
New Dürr Gear-Type Metering Pump for Precise Paint Dosing
Dürr is launching an optimized gear metering pump designed specifically for use with common 1K and 2K coating materials in industrial coating…
Business Associations: Improvements to EU Regulations on Customer Investments
Together with an alliance of leading trade associations, the ZVO is advocating for the preservation of practical regulations governing customer-owned…
Saxonia and Freudenberg Are Developing Metallized Waveguide Antennas
Saxonia Galvanik and Freudenberg Sealing Technologies are collaborating on the development of metallized plastic components for radar sensors. The…
Bte: Optical Coatings for Sensor and Measurement Technology
Optical filters, anti-reflective coatings, and highly reflective mirrors enhance the performance of modern sensor and image processing systems. Bte…
Polytec Software Simplifies Complex Topographic Measurements
With TopMap Sherpa, Polytec is introducing a new generation of software for its topographic measurement systems. The software combines adaptive user…
Zuber: Tank Suction System with Active Flow Control for Electroplating Plants
With Ecojet, Zuber presents an innovative solution for the efficient and safe capture of vapors and aerosols at electroplating process tanks. This…
The SKZ Plastics Center performs non-destructive testing of plastics and plastic components
Whether it’s defects, layer thicknesses, moisture content, curing, foam structures, or internal component characteristics: The Non-Destructive Testing…
Brillux: GSB and Qualicoat certification for NT polyester powder coatings
Brillux Industrielack has received certification for its low-temperature polyester powders under the two recognized quality standards, GSB and…
Fraunhofer IWM Makes Post-Processing of AM Components Predictable
A new calculation method developed by Fraunhofer IWM enables the targeted design of mechanical surface treatments for additively manufactured metal…
Summer School on Electrochemistry and Electroplating Celebrated Inaugural Session
The Summer School on Electrochemistry and Electroplating at the Technical University of Ilmenau took place from June 14 to 19, 2026. The inaugural…
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…
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