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Plastics Institute to Host 2026 Symposium on Film Back-Injection Molding
The Plastics Institute invites you to Lüdenscheid for the symposium on film back-injection molding on November 10 and 11, 2026. The program includes,…
Ligna 2027: 100,000 square meters of exhibition space already booked
Eight months before the start of Ligna 2027, 100,000 square meters of exhibition space have already been booked. Approximately 1,100 exhibitors have…
Sata's Look Back at Automechanika 2026: Special Editions and Robotics
At this year’s Automechanika, two very special experts could be seen using Sata spray guns: Alex Bloch, better known under the name Stilbruch Lack—and…
Serfilco: Changes in Sales and Marketing in Germany
Walter Masur, who was responsible for Serfilco customers in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, retired at the end of September after more than a…
EZD Expands Its Dispersion Pilot Plant in Selb
The European Center for Dispersion Technologies (EZD) in Selb has extensively expanded its dispersion pilot plant and equipped it with…
Galvanotechnology Technical School at the ZVO Surface Technology Days 2026
At the invitation of the ZVO, the aspiring electroplating technicians from the Schwäbisch Gmünd Vocational School attended this year’s Surface…
New Flux Website Makes It Easier to Select Pumps and Find Replacement Parts
Flux-Geräte GmbH has completely revamped its website. New search, filter, and service features make it easier for users to select the right pumps and…
Fraunhofer Vision: Hands-On Seminar on Surface Inspection with a Practical Component
On December 2 and 3, 2026, the Fraunhofer Vision Division will host the seminar and hands-on workshop “Inspection and Characterization of Surfaces…
GalvanoCalc & Learn Honors Project Contributor
As part of the ongoing development of the GalvanoCalc & Learn learning and technical platform, Ioannis Gavriilidis (Betz Chrom GmbH) was honored for…
Bodo Möller: Managing Director for MEA Locations
At Bodo Möller, Abdallah Dabaghi took over operational leadership as Managing Director for the locations in Egypt, the Middle East, and Nigeria in May…
2026 Qualicoat Congress in Munich — 40 Years of Qualicoat
The international quality organization Qualicoat is hosting a conference of the same name in Munich on November 20, 2026. The technical program will…
New Department Head for Parts2clean and SurfaceTechnology Germany
At Deutsche Messe, Bastian Siglreithmaier (29) assumed leadership of the “Domotex, Didacta, Parts2clean, and SurfaceTechnology Germany” division…
Adler Expands Its Presence in the Swedish Market
The paint manufacturer Adler continues to expand its operations in Sweden. At the Trädagars trade show, the company presented coating solutions for…
Eckart Celebrates 150 Years — From Gold Leaf to Effect Pigments
Eckart is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. Founded in 1876 as a small gold leaf workshop in Fürth, the company has grown into an…
Adphos ThermoLab (aTL): Testing, Rental, and Use in Own Lab
The Adphos ThermoLab (aTL) combines synchronous measurements of mass and temperature to provide visibility into drying, heating, and other thermal…
Aluminum 2026: Henkel Showcases Solutions for Aluminum Pretreatment
At the Aluminium 2026 trade show, Henkel will present solutions for the pretreatment and surface finishing of aluminum. The focus will be on energy-…
Hansgrohe Wins Sustainability Award for Palladium Recovery
The Hansgrohe Group has been honored with the 2026 German Award for Sustainability Projects for its process for recovering palladium from process…
DVS Re-elects Susanne Szczesny-Oßing as President
Susanne Szczesny-Oßing, who holds a degree in business administration, has been re-elected president by the Executive Board of the DVS—German…
Helmut Fischer auf der Electronica 2026: Messlösungen für die Elektronikindustrie
Auf der Messe Electronica 2026 in München präsentiert die Helmut Fischer Gruppe innovative Messlösungen für die Elektronikindustrie -…
AkzoNobel Announces Color of the Year 2027: Soulful Sage
AkzoNobel has named Soulful Sage the “Color of the Year 2027.” This soft, silvery-green shade forms the centerpiece of three color palettes and is…
Weicon is switching to water-based formulations for its thread-locking coatings
Weicon has completely redesigned its screw-locking coatings and replaced its previous solvent-based products with water-based versions. The new…
SurTec: Traxit to Be Used in a New Application Area Cold Forming
Traxit Wire Lubrication, currently a brand of Klüber Lubrication, will become SurTec’s sixth application area effective January 1, 2027. The addition…
ZVO Surface Days 2026 Made Its Debut in Karlsruhe
The ZVO Surface Technology Conference took place for the first time from September 16–18, 2026, at the newly renovated Stadthalle in Karlsruhe. A…
AMB 2026 Closes with a Positive Outlook for the Future
AMB—the International Exhibition for Metalworking—concluded on September 19, 2026, sending a positive signal for Baden-Württemberg and the…
CemeCon Installs Its 500th HiPIMS Coating System
Palbit has commissioned its fifth coating system from CemeCon. With the new CC800 HiPIMS, the Portuguese tool manufacturer is expanding its in-house…
Innotrans 2026: Henkel Showcases Solutions for Rail Vehicles
At Innotrans 2026, Henkel will showcase adhesive, sealant, and coating solutions for rail vehicles. The focus will be on new silane-modified polymers…
9th Conference on “Film Contamination & Clean Manufacturing Processes”
The 9th conference on “Film Contamination & Clean Manufacturing Processes,” organized by Ultima Media in Bad Gögging on October 6 and 7, 2026, will…
2026 Heinz Leuze Prize Awarded to Fem Researchers
A team of authors from the Fem Research Institute has been awarded the 2026 Heinz Leuze Prize. The award was given for the paper “Electroplating as a…
Igos Institute at the ZVO Surface Technology Conference 2026: Testing Services
The Igos Institute for Electroplating and Surface Technology will be exhibiting at Booth 21 at the ZVO Surface Technology Days 2026. As a testing…
Dürr: New Robot Platform for Paint Shop Applications
Dürr is expanding its robotics portfolio for paint shops with the EcoRS Generation 2. Four models designed for different payloads and reach ranges…
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