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AkzoNobel Aircraft Coatings Reduces Aircraft Weight
AkzoNobel and TAP Air Portugal have successfully completed field tests of the lighter aircraft coating Aerobase UPD. The aerospace coating can reduce…
IST Showcases Loupe America's Flexible Drying Solution for Label Printing
IST will showcase the Swap4cure modular platform at Loupe Americas 2026. The system combines UV, LED-UV, and thermal drying and allows for quick…
Trumpf: Coating of Glass Substrates for AI Chips
Trumpf has developed a HiPIMS process for coating glass substrates for future AI chips. The technology enables uniform coating of microscopic…
Oltrogge Launches Promotion for Graco-Merkur Pumps
Starting in September, Oltrogge will offer four Graco Merkur pump systems for painting and coating processes at promotional prices. The high-pressure…
Bruker Alicona at AMB: Optical Coordinate Measuring System
Bruker Alicona will present the μCMM NEO optical coordinate measuring system for the first time in Europe at AMB 2026. It combines the measurement of…
AGW: Metal Recovery from Electroplating Process and Rinsing Waters
AGW Antech Gütling, an exhibitor at Booth 54 at the ZVO Surface Technology Days 2026, develops and implements customized solutions for industrial…
Plasmatreat at Aluminum 2026: Cleaning and Corrosion Protection
At Aluminium 2026, Plasmatreat will showcase chemical-free plasma cleaning and corrosion protection. These plasma processes, which can be integrated…
Laser Components: Thin-Film Polarizers for High-Power Lasers
Laser Components develops custom thin-film polarizers for high-power lasers. Precise coating designs improve beam quality and stability and enable…
SME Day 2026: Müller and Empolis Showcase AI for Machining
On August 26, Müller Präzisionswerkzeuge GmbH, together with Empolis Information Management GmbH, presented the results of the TransKI research…
Automechanika 2026: BFL Showcases the Diversity of Automotive Painters
At Automechanika Frankfurt (September 8–12, 2026), the Federal Association of Automotive Painters (BFL) will showcase the full scope of the modern…
AkzoNobel and Axalta Complete New Board of Directors
AkzoNobel and Axalta have appointed three additional members to the board of directors of the planned joint venture. With the appointments of Stephan…
Surventis and Aumovio: Optical Films for the Automotive Industry
Surventis has entered into a strategic development and cooperation agreement with Aumovio to further develop microstructured optical films for…
Brillux Powder Coatings Approved for Use in Swiss Military Equipment for the First Time
The Swiss Federal Office for Armaments (Armasuisse) has granted Brillux Industrielack certification as a certified paint supplier. Industrial coaters…
Hendor: New MXH-H High-Pressure Magnetic Gyroscopic Pumps
Hendor is expanding its MXH series of horizontal magnetic drive centrifugal pumps with the new MXH-H high-pressure series. The new series was…
Plasmatreat: New Leadership and a Generational Transition
At Plasmatreat, Lukas and Magnus Buske—representing the second generation—have taken over the day-to-day management of the family-owned company. At…
2026 German Championship for Painters and Varnishers
Bremen will host the German Championship for Painters and Varnishers. Up to 16 up-and-coming talents will compete for the title of German Champion…
SKZ: Testing the Long-Term Durability of Coatings
Weathering tests in accordance with ASTM D7869 allow for the evaluation of the long-term durability of coatings under realistic conditions. To this…
ZVO: Focus on the BREF and Chromium(VI) Restrictions
At the regular meeting of the ZVO’s Department of Environmental and Chemicals Policy (RUCP) on August 14, 2026, two topics were clearly the focus this…
Ecoclean EcoCbase - Getting Started with Solvent Cleaning
With Ecoclean’s new EcoCbase, contaminants such as oils, greases, emulsions, and metal shavings can be efficiently removed. It offers a cost-effective…
Rehau at Sicam 2026: Solutions for Furniture Surfaces
At Sicam 2026, Rehau Interior Solutions will showcase new and enhanced solutions for furniture surfaces, edges, and storage spaces. The focus will be…
ZVO 2.0 Launches the #AzubiChallenge2026 — Talents in Surface Technology
ZVO 2.0 – Next Generation launched the #AzubiChallenge, which is now entering its third round. The initiative aims to engage young people in their own…
L&R Recooling System for Painting Automotive Plastic Components
An automotive supplier is using a new recooling system from L&R Kältetechnik for the painting of large plastic body parts. The system provides a…
AMA Survey: Sensor and Measurement Technology Sector Reports Revenue Growth
The AMA Association for Sensor and Measurement Technology surveys its approximately 450 members quarterly regarding economic trends. In the first…
The KombiHaft Project Improves the Paintability of Polyolefin Surfaces
As part of the “KombiHaft” research project, SKZ and Fraunhofer IFAM are developing new processes for plastic surfaces that are easy to paint. The…
Kaeser Compressors at Automechanika 2026
At Automechanika 2026, Kaeser Compressors will showcase energy-efficient compressed air solutions for automotive repair shops and paint shops. The…
Control 2027: Special Exhibition on Noncontact Measurement Technology
As part of Control 2027, the leading international trade fair for quality assurance in Stuttgart, the Fraunhofer Vision Division, in collaboration…
Sata at Automechanika 2026: Coating Technology and Robotics Solutions
At Automechanika 2026, Sata will showcase new products in the field of manual painting technology as well as a robotic solution that makes automated…
Kager: Silicone-Ceramic Coating for Thermal Surface Protection
Kager offers a selection of coatings for the thermal protection of technical surfaces. One of the top-of-the-line coatings is the single-component…
Steinmeyer at AMB 2026: Durable Ball Screws
At AMB 2026 in Stuttgart, August Steinmeyer will showcase high-precision ball screws designed for a long service life. Optimized design, precise…
Change in Leadership at Freudenberg Sealing Technologies
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is restructuring its leadership: On July 1, 2026, Dr. Alexander Rozmán will assume the position of Chief Executive…
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