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Online seminar Optimizing Painting Processes by Markus Vüllers Coaching
Systematically optimize painting processes in 5 steps and sustainably reduce costs: A free online seminar by Markus Vüllers Coaching (MVC) provides…
Handover of the baton at Schlötter Sales
Dietmar Stork is the new sales manager at Schlötter Galvanotechnik. Stork has been working at Schlötter for more than 25 years and started in the…
Threat of funding cut-off for IFG research network averted
The impending end of the world's largest research network "Industrielle Gemeinschaftsforschung" (IGF) has been averted. The German Federal Ministry of…
Kansai Helios has completed acquisition of CWS Lackfabrik
Kansai Helios has completed the acquisition of CWS Lackfabrik GmbH ("CWS"). The transaction was already announced at the end of November 2022. Kansai…
ECS 2023: New silicone resin binders from Wacker for high-temperature-resistant coatings
At the next European Coatings Show (ECS) from March 28 to 30, 2023, Munich-based chemicals group Wacker will present two new silicone resin binders to…
ECS 2023: European trade fair premiere of the new DeFelsko glossmeter
DeFelsko is celebrating the European trade show premiere of the new PosiTector GLS gloss measurement module at the European Coatings Show 2023. In…
Supfina at Grindtec 2023: Efficient double face grinding
As one of the leading solution providers for surface finishing, the Supfina team will be advising interested parties individually on all issues…
43rd Workshop of the Atmospheric Pressure Plasma User Group
The User Group Atmospheric Pressure Plasma (ak-adp) invites you to its 43rd workshop under the motto "Industry Dialog for Sustainability - Plasma…
Welding, engraving, cleaning with Trumpf TruMark 7050 laser
With the TruMark 7050 model, Trumpf presents a particularly versatile laser system that is suitable for cleaning metallic surfaces, for example, or…
Automation trade fair SPS expands to the USA
In view of the international success of the SPS (Smart Production Solutions) trade fair for industrial automation, organizer Mesago Messe Frankfurt…
Brochure on machining of copper and copper alloys reissued
The Copper Association has reissued an updated version of the technical brochure "Guideline values for the machining of copper and copper alloys". The…
Laser Components optimizes coating process for Gaussian mirrors
Laser Components has further optimized the processes involved in manufacturing and inspecting Graded Reflectivity Mirrors (GRM) - so-called Gaussian…
Novel dust-free associative thickeners from BYK
BYK is presenting novel associative thickeners for use in coating applications as well as in adhesives and sealants at the European Coatings Show…
Elpeguard SL 1800 FLZ electronic protective coating from Peters defies extreme frost
The Elpeguard SL 1800 FLZ impresses with its temperature flexibility, especially in cold conditions. The new product from Peters Research exceeds the…
Wacker fiscal 2022: New highs for sales and earnings
Wacker Chemie AG achieved new sales and earnings records in fiscal 2022. According to preliminary calculations, the Munich-based chemical group's…
Roughness measurement: DeFelsko acquires Press-O-Film manufacturer Testex
DeFelsko acquired its former cooperation partner Testex, Newark/Delaware, in December. Testex manufactures consumables for DeFelsko's surface profile…
Michael Heilig new group manager for bonding and surface technology at SKZ
The "Adhesive Bonding and Surface Technology" research group at the SKZ Plastics Center has been given a new head as of January 2023. Michael Heilig…
VDMA 40740 Interface for process air extraction and filtration system
Together with the OPC Foundation working group "Process Air Extraction and Filtration Systems - PAEFS", the VDMA working group "OPC UA Air Pollution…
IST Metz presents broad product portfolio and UV analyzer at European Coatings Show
At the European Coatings Show (ECS) 2023, taking place March 28-30 in Nuremberg, Germany, UV equipment manufacturer IST Metz will showcase a wide…
Minebea Intec strengthens management board with CFO Manina Kettler
Manina Kettler (40) was promoted to Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at the beginning of the year at Minebea Intec, a leading global manufacturer of…
Pfeiffer Vacuum promotes nationwide plus-MINT program
Pfeiffer Vacuum, one of the world's leading suppliers of vacuum and leak detection solutions, supports the plus-MINT program of the Verein zur…
OptiSense celebrates 25th birthday with limited anniversary model
OptiSense as an innovation brand in coating thickness testing is proudly 25 years old this year. In line with this, OptiSense is presenting the…
Dürr acquires outstanding shares in Italian subsidiary CPM
The Dürr Group acquired the remaining 49 percent of the shares in its Italian subsidiary CPM S.p.A., thus increasing its shareholding to 100 percent…
Axalta's car color of the year is Techno Blue
Axalta Coating Systems has announced its Car Color of the Year 2023: Techno Blue was chosen this year. The company is presenting an automotive trend…
Improved temperature and humidity data loggers from Extech for indoor monitoring
Extech's new 42280A Series temperature and humidity data logger offers a number of notable improvements over its successful predecessor. It ensures a…
BYK has successfully completed expansion in Shanghai
After BYK Tongling, the integrated site in Shanghai is now the second production plant in China of BYK, a leading global manufacturer of specialty…
Hermes Award 2023 announced by Deutsche Messe
On the occasion of Hannover Messe 2023, Deutsche Messe will announce the Hermes Award as the world's most important industry prize for the twentieth…
German Surface Technology Association (ZVO) elects new board
On November 8, 2022, the German Surface Technology Association (ZVO) held a virtual general meeting to elect a new board of directors, which took…
Helmut Fischer Prize awarded to film author Ingolf Baur
The Helmut Fischer Prize for Science Communication, awarded by the Helmut Fischer Foundation, was presented to TV presenter and film author Ingolf…
Evonik launches new silica for deep-matte wood coatings
Evonik is launching a new product with the proven Spherilex technology. The spherical silica EXP 0002-1 is characterized by a particularly small…
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