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Henkel and Sasol: Adhesive solutions with lower carbon emissions
Henkel, a supplier of adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, and Sasol, a global technology leader in the field of Fischer-Tropsch synthesis,…
QIB Practice Forum Industrial Coating 2025: Call for Papers
The next QIB Industrial Coating Practice Forum will take place on November 13 & 14, 2025 in Wetzlar. The association is therefore issuing a call for…
Rieger Metallveredlung receives another Top 100 Award
Ranga Yogeshwar congratulates Rieger Metallveredlung on its Top 100 success. The award ceremony took place on June 27, 2025 in Mainz as part of the…
Beckers develops CO₂-reduced coating solution with Anodyne
With the development of renewable hexahydrophthalic anhydride (HHPA), Beckers and Anodyne Chemistries want to create the basis for advanced coating…
Hikmicro's AI algorithm detects leaks with thermal imaging technology
With SuperScene and SuperScene+, Hikmicro has launched two highly intelligent algorithms onto the market. The provider of thermal imaging solutions…
Vapic GmbH welcomes new sales representative Ramazani Cordeiro
Vapic GmbH, specialist for cleaning machines and technology, continues to grow: Since June 1, 2025, Nastaran Ramazani Cordeiro has been supporting the…
ITSC 2026 in Bangkok - Conference on Thermal Coating Technology
The ITSC - International Thermal Spray Conference & Exhibition, the world's leading event in the field of thermal spray technology, will take place…
Ceresana examines the global market for bio-based paints and coatings
The latest market study by Ceresana on the global market for bio-based paints and coatings forecasts that global demand for bio-based paints and…
BVS Blechtechnik invests in press brake technology
BVS Blechtechnik GmbH is investing in a new all-electric Amada EGB-1303AE-C ATC bending machine and expanding its machine park with state-of-the-art…
Audi uses artificial intelligence to control vehicle surfaces
Audi uses artificial intelligence (AI) in many areas of the company. This includes an image-processing AI application that can check vehicle surfaces,…
Lutz-Jesco takes over FXM peristaltic pump series from Valmet
Lutz-Jesco GmbH acquires the FXM range of peristaltic pumps from Valmet. This strategic move expands Lutz-Jesco's portfolio and strengthens the…
Bürkert opens new competence center for plastics technology
Bürkert is investing around 20 million in a new competence center for plastics technology: A hall with a floor space of around 6,000 square meters…
Stüken: Groundbreaking ceremony for new electroplating plant
Stüken marked the start of the construction of a state-of-the-art electroplating plant in the Rinteln-Süd industrial area with a ground-breaking…
GRAVOnet 2025: Exchange on functional surfaces
Around 50 representatives from industry, science and design attended the GRAVOnet event on May 22, 2025, followed by a summer party at Burg…
Ebbinghaus publishes white paper on PVC coatings
Ebbinghaus publishes its first comprehensive white paper on PVC coatings. The document highlights the technical properties, application methods and…
Trumpf: Ultra-short pulse laser for processing large areas
With the TruMicro 9010, Trumpf has developed a new ultrashort pulse laser (USP laser) with an output of 1 kilowatt. The very high power for a USP…
Fraunhofer IPA showcases automation solutions at Automatica 2025
At the Automatica 2025 trade fair, the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA will be showcasing numerous solutions…
Flir Si1-LD acoustic camera for detecting compressed air leaks
Flir has introduced the Si1-LD acoustic camera for industrial use, which enables faster and more precise detection of compressed air leaks, even if…
Strötzel Oberflächentechnik is looking for a successor as Managing Director
Strötzel Oberflächentechnik GmbH & Co. KG in Hildesheim is looking for a committed and entrepreneurial Managing Director as part of the succession…
Heinz Dürr Award 2025 presented to six teams of employees
This year, the Dürr Group once again honored the exceptional performance of its employees with the Heinz Dürr Award. The traditional prize was awarded…
55 years of WMV: Automation in surface treatment
WMV GmbH celebrated its 55th anniversary at the Windeck site - and the rebranding of WMV as an experienced technology partner for automation in…
Fraunhofer IPT at the Laser World of Photonics: Industrial optics manufacturing
The Fraunhofer IPT will be showcasing technologies for industrial optics production at the Laser World of Photonics 2025 trade fair in Munich. One…
Mankiewicz Coatings: Airbus Supplier Awards won again
Mankiewicz has once again received two awards from aircraft manufacturer Airbus as part of its Supply Chain & Quality Improvement Program (SQIP). For…
Dörken: Sol-silicate paints for long-term clean facades
New sol-silicate paints from Dörken offer a high level of protection and help to keep facades clean in the long term. Their silicate surface prevents…
Mahr: Surface measuring device checks roughness and contour features
Mahr is expanding its portfolio of manual surface measuring devices with the MarSurf SD 140 AG 11, which can check both roughness and contour features…
ZVO consultation hour on regulatory developments
At the ZVO Surface Days 2025, the ZVO Environment and Chemicals Policy Department will once again be hosting a consultation session on regulatory…
Adler: New Aquawood Primo RSQ spray primer for window coating
The new Adler spray primer for wood and wood-aluminum windows Aquawood Primo RSQ promises an efficient and flexible coating process according to…
Fraunhofer IOF at Automatica: Measurement of transparent uncooperative surfaces
Fraunhofer IOF will be showcasing its new single-shot technology for measuring uncooperative surfaces at Automatica 2025. Transparent objects can be…
BASF Coatings enters into strategic partnership with Toyota
BASF Coatings and Toyota Motor Europe have signed an agreement to develop the Toyota Body&Paint program for Europe. The strategic partnership will…
Fraunhofer IST at the Laser World of Photonics 2025 with coating solutions
At Laser World of Photonics 2025, the Fraunhofer Institute for Surface Engineering and Thin Films IST will be presenting newly developed coating…
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