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Krautzberger presents new automatic spray guns at PaintExpo 2026
Krautzberger will be presenting two automatic spray guns for different requirements at PaintExpo 2026: the GA 1 glazing unit and the new Xline model A…
Plasmatreat at the PaintExpo 2026: Plasma technology for stable painting processes
Surface pretreatment with atmospheric plasma has established itself as an alternative to conventional methods in painting processes. At PaintExpo…
ZVO position paper on the EU Commission's PFAS cost study
The ZVO critically assesses an EU study on PFAS follow-up costs and questions its methodological basis. The position paper warns against blanket…
FreiLacke recognized as one of the best employers in Germany
FreiLacke has been recognized as one of the best employers in Germany in the "Germany's Best Employers 2026" competition by Great Place to Work. The…
Denios at the PaintExpo 2026: Paint storage and paint supply rooms
Denios SE will be presenting practical solutions for the safe storage and processing of paints, varnishes and coating materials at PaintExpo 2025. The…
Inline measurement technology and closed-loop processes: Bruker Alicona on GrindingHub
At GrindingHub 2026, Bruker Alicona will be demonstrating how optical 3D measurement technology can be integrated directly into manufacturing…
Fraunhofer IPA at the PaintExpo 2026: Research projects presented
Fraunhofer IPA will be presenting current research projects for more efficient and sustainable coating processes at PaintExpo 2026. The focus is on…
Chemeon and SurTec form strategic alliance
The US company Chemeon Surface Technology and SurTec International, both specialized companies in surface technology, have entered into a strategic…
MKS Atotech presents PFAS- and Cr(VI)-free coating solutions
At SurfaceTechnology Germany 2026, MKS Atotech will present sustainable innovations in coating technology - including Cr(VI)-free and non-PFAS-based…
Galvanoform files for insolvency and appoints insolvency administrator
Galvanoform has filed for insolvency. Dr. Dirk Pehl from Schultze & Braun has been appointed provisional insolvency administrator for the…
Grinding technology for PCD tools: Lach Diamant expands Dia-2200-Mini
Lach Diamant presents the Dia-2200-Mini grinding machine with extended axis angles. The machine is designed for servicing and manufacturing PCD tools…
Axalta introduces new Standox Standoflow basecoat
Axalta is launching Standox Standoflow, a water-based basecoat for bodyshops and paint stores. The system is based on wet-on-wet application, high…
Hesse Hoba-Tec celebrates opening at new Putzbrunn site
Hesse Hoba-Tec has opened its new plant in Putzbrunn near Munich. The company, which was previously based in Eching, showcased its hydro lacquer…
VOA with new laboratory workshop for coaters
Following the successful introduction of its laboratory workshop for anodizers, the German Association for the Surface Finishing of Aluminium (VOA) is…
B+T presents Innovation Award 2025 to the TU Chemnitz
B+T honors Chemnitz University of Technology with the Innovation Award 2025 for the HCPS research field of materials and surface technology. The award…
Electroplated Plastics Association (FGK) elects new board of directors
At the general meeting of the Fachverband Galvanisierte Kunststoffe e.V. (FGK) on 12 March 2026, a new board was elected as scheduled.
Dörken: PFAS-free solutions at SurfaceTechnology Germany 2026
The entire bolting and fastening industry will meet at SurfaceTechnology Germany in Stuttgart from May 5 to 7, 2026 - and Dörken will be there with…
Emptmeyer offers CE-compliant painting hooks
CE-compliant painting hooks and racks are becoming increasingly important in painting and powder coating processes. Emptmeyer now offers CE-marked…
Helmut Fischer at the SurfaceTechnology 2026: World of measurement technology
At the SurfaceTechnology Germany 2026 trade fair in Stuttgart, the Helmut Fischer Group will be presenting a wide range of measuring solutions as a…
Fanuc at PaintExpo 2026 with innovative robotics solutions
Fanuc will be presenting innovative solutions for painting and coating processes at Paint Expo 2026. Visitors will learn how their painting processes…
International Colloquium Plastics Technology 2026 - Review
Around 460 experts discussed current developments in plastics processing at the 33rd International Colloquium Plastics Technology 2026 in Aachen. The…
Wacker business figures 2025 - slight sales growth expected for 2026
Wacker Chemie confirms declining sales and earnings figures for 2025 in a difficult market environment. Special expenses lead to a significant annual…
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…
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