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Giga Coating: self-sufficient power supply for climate-neutral coating
The companies Giga Coating and System Trailers rely on an innovative energy system consisting of photovoltaics, battery storage and AI control. This…
GV-Lacke Grönenbacher Lackfabrik celebrates its anniversary
Grönenbacher Lackfabrik Gropper + Viandt GmbH, also known as GV-Lacke, is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025. The company produces industrial…
Optimize anodizing of aluminium with Henkel Bonderite M-AD 2000A
With Bonderite M-AD 2000A, Henkel is launching a new additive for the anodizing process that treats aluminium surfaces more efficiently and…
Lukas-Erzett presents economical SLTT flap discs
A recent cost-benefit comparison carried out by Lukas-Erzett for its abrasive flap disc Turbo (SLTT) shows that those who select abrasive tools based…
Fraunhofer Vision organizes practical seminar on surface inspection
On December 3 and 4, 2025, the Fraunhofer Vision business unit is organizing the seminar and practical course "Inspection and characterization of…
BVS Blechtechnik: Defense rethought
The changing security situation in Europe is also making itself felt in the industry - especially among German SMEs. BVS Systemtechnik GmbH, an…
Ceresana study on the European market for bio-based paints and coatings
For the first time, Ceresana has specifically analyzed the European market for organic paints and coatings used for interior and exterior building…
VDMA 24001: Standard for mechanical smoke and heat exhaust ventilators
The VDMA has published the first technical rule for mechanical smoke and heat exhaust ventilators. The VDMA 24001 standard sheet describes the…
Rehau at Sicam 2025: Solutions for the furniture supply industry
The Sicam furniture trade fair is a must-attend event for Rehau. In Hall 5, Stand E10/F11, the specialist for interior design solutions will be…
Luterbach Germany founded - e. Luterbach AG strengthens its presence in Germany
e. Luterbach AG has founded the subsidiary Luterbach Deutschland GmbH. The Swiss company is thus strengthening its presence in Germany, one of its…
Pero presents Scope - smart optimization in parts cleaning
Pero is presenting its new Scope technology at Parts2clean 2025. It continuously analyses the condition of the cleaning medium and then regulates the…
BerlinerLuft: New sales manager Michael Kerschbaum
Michael Kerschbaum has been the new Sales Manager for Components and Process Air Technology at BerlinerLuft Technik GmbH since July 1, 2025. The…
EMO 2025: Bruker Alicona presents SensorX in Nagel's NaPrep cell
At EMO in Hanover, precision metrology specialist Bruker Alicona is presenting the SensorX - a newly developed high-precision 3D metrology sensor…
Peter's trainees praise high practical relevance
The new trainees in the 2025 intake at paint manufacturer Peters praise the high level of practical relevance in their training. They therefore made a…
SKZ: Analysis of recycled surfaces for bonding or painting
A new SKZ research project is developing standards for evaluating recycled surfaces for bonding and painting processes. The aim is to increase quality…
BASF: Research into corrosion protection for less greenhouse gases
BASF is researching innovative solutions in corrosion protection, in particular special coatings and corrosion inhibitors. This is because protection…
Sata celebrates 100 years of paint spray guns with Jet X special edition
The first paint spray gun from Sata was manufactured exactly one hundred years ago (back then it was still called "Sanitaria"). The manufacturer is…
Plasmatreat showcases plasma surface cleaning at Parts2clean 2025
At Parts2clean 2025 in Hall 10, Stand D52, Plasmatreat GmbH will be presenting the new Plasma Treatment Unit, a pioneering solution for industrial…
Kaeser Kompressoren at EMO 2025 with sustainable compressed air solutions
At EMO, Kaeser Kompressoren will be presenting compressed air solutions for a sustainable manufacturing industry to meet challenges such as…
Laserline at the Welding & Cutting 2025
Laserline will be presenting a wide range of its diode lasers at Schweißen & Schneiden 2025. This includes solutions for energy-efficient surface…
Caldan takes over Sema and strengthens conveyor technology position
The Caldan Group has acquired the French engineering company Sema. Sema is known for its high-performance conveyor technologies and has been Caldan's…
QA Expert Days alternate with the Control trade fair
In 2026, the "QA Expert Days" will mark the start of a new event rhythm for Control, the international trade fair for quality assurance: In future,…
Polytec launches PolyFlex: Rent, lease or commission measurement technology
Measurement technology without the pressure to buy: Polytec launches PolyFlex, a program in which companies can rent or lease the measurement…
Saint-Gobain PCD and CVD tools: Diamond tools for precision
PCD and CVD tools from Saint-Gobain offer maximum hardness, wear resistance and cost-effectiveness. They ensure the highest surface quality and long…
Sita: Surfactant control ensures quality in cleaning processes
For precise cleaning processes, Sita Messtechnik relies on surfactant control for quality assurance. This requires reliable measured values such as…
EFDS once again authorized to submit IGF applications until 2026
The European Research Association for Thin Films (EFDS) is also authorized to submit applications for the year 2026 within the framework of Industrial…
Vapic takes over sponsorship of the Pforzheim Wildlife Park
With a platinum sponsorship for raccoons, Vapic supports the Pforzheim Wildlife Park with an annual fixed contribution to sustainably promote the…
Metrohm Germany: New CEO Dr. Wolf-Henning Walther
The management of Metrohm Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG will be taken over by Dr. Wolf-Henning Walther from September 1, 2025, who will form the…
New Xevo TQ Absolute XR mass spectrometer from Waters
The new compact Xevo TQ Absolute XR mass spectrometer from Waters extends the capabilities of tandem quadrupole technology. It combines high…
CNp system from LPW for cleaning test site in the USA
The test center of cleaning chemicals manufacturer Kyzen (Nashville, USA) is now home to a CNp system from LPW's PowerJet compact series. The high…
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