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HiPIMS-Coated Micro Milling Cutters for Precision Medical Components

Micro-milling cutters with HiPIMS coating for precision medical components

A HiPIMS-coated micro-milling cutter ensures high process reliability when machining medical precision parts. Long tool life and consistent machining quality enable reliable unmanned production.

Automatic Coating Machine, Powder Coating Booth, Productivity Improvement, Automation

Automatic Coating Machine for Powder Coating Booth Boosts Productivity

An automated coating machine increases the efficiency of powder coating at a contract coating facility. The retrofitted automation system reduces processing times by up to 70 percent while also improving coating quality.

[Translate to English:] LEDcure NX LED-UV Curing System by IST Metz

New LED-UV Curing System Successfully in Production

A water-cooled LED UV curing system has proven its worth in practical use at a printing company. It enables reliable curing, high process reliability, and low maintenance requirements, even at high throughput.

CO2-Efficient Paint Shop for Vehicles

State-of-the-art application and drying technology ensures maximum CO2 reduction in a new automotive paint shop. An intelligent software solution integrates three separate paint shops into a single, unified system.

Keratin, Chicken Feathers, Fillers, Coatings, Varnishes

Keratin from chicken feathers as a filler for coatings

A cost-effective and multifunctional filler for paints and coatings could be derived from chicken feathers in the future: keratin. Researchers at two Fraunhofer Institutes have achieved promising results with this protein.

Sickle-shaped flap, flap grinding disc, fan-shaped grinding wheel, Lukas-Erzett

Sickle-shaped flaps increase the performance of flap discs

An innovative flap geometry significantly improves the performance of modern flap discs. Higher removal rates, smooth operation, and even wear enable precise and cost-effective grinding processes.

Laser-based manufacturing of complex glass optics

Laser-based manufacturing processes enable the efficient production of high-precision optics. Even complex geometries, such as aspheric or free-form optics, can be manufactured cost-effectively, flexibly, and with high precision.

Liquid paint or powder coating—which process is best for components?

Which industrial coating process is best suited—liquid painting or powder coating—depends on the component. Both have strengths and weaknesses that must be weighed against one another.

Insulation Coatings Battery Systems Energy Storage High-Voltage Coatings

Insulation coatings for battery and stationary storage systems

Insulation coatings protect metallic components in battery systems and storage systems from voltage surges. Such high-voltage coatings ensure safe electrical insulation even under high voltages.

Parts Cleaning, Process Control, Lab-on-a-Chip, AI, Ecoclean

Automated monitoring of cleaning quality in parts cleaning

Cleaning and drying processes are monitored by a new system with automated analyses and AI-based process control and optimized in terms of quality, energy and resource use.

Water-repellent plasma coating for PFAS-free textiles

A new plasma process is set to replace PFAS in outdoor and functional textiles. Researchers are developing water-repellent coatings that use fewer chemicals and are more sustainable.

Direct laser cladding reduces cycle time and costs for metal coatings

Laser direct cladding is a new process for fast and energy-efficient thick metal coatings. The technology significantly reduces cycle times, energy requirements and post-processing.

Tools for precise plastics processing

Machining plastics and fiber-reinforced composites places high demands on tools and processes. Specialized milling, grinding, and cutting tools enable precise machining and controlled processes.

Bruker Alicona: 25 Years of Optical 3D Surface Measurement Technology

Bruker Alicona celebrates 25 years - optical 3D surface metrology

Bruker Alicona celebrates its 25th anniversary and optical 3D surface metrology. A research project led to the development of focus variation, a method that closes the gap between tactile and optical surface measurement technology.

Stuttgart Surface Technology Award “Die Oberfläche” Award Winners

Stuttgart Surface Technology Prize 2026 "The Surface" - Award winners

The Stuttgart Surface Technology Prize "The Surface 2026" was awarded to solutions that can replace chemical cleaning processes, bring recyclates into electroplating and provide an alternative to gold in power electronics.

Coating windows and doors with spray robots

Automatic coating of windows and doors with a spraying robot

A window manufacturer switched from manual painting to automated robot painting. The entire three-coat process for windows, front doors and façade elements is now carried out fully automatically by a spraying robot.

Blast-finishing of injection-molded components

Automatic deburring of injection molded components using blasting technology

In order to deburr injection molded components automatically, they are processed using blasting technology in a turning beam system. The plastic components can be reliably deburred in the cycle of the injection molding machine.

Clean valves and process components economically

A manufacturer of stainless steel components optimizes its wet-chemical cleaning process, reduces energy and water consumption and improves component cleanliness. Government funding reduces costs and increases profitability.

Ultra-Fine and High-Purity Cleaning High-Tech Industries

Ultra-fine and high-purity cleaning for high-tech industries

High-tech industries have very high requirements for component cleanliness. There are strict specifications regarding particulate and filmic cleanliness, which must be met reliably, economically and sustainably.

Powder Coating System for Trailer Hitches

Modern powder coating system for trailer couplings

A powder coating system for trailer couplings has been modernized. The previous four powder booths have been reduced to one, resulting in easier color changes, lower powder coating consumption and higher quality.

Conversion Coatings and Passivation of Aluminum Components

Conversion coatings with passivation for aluminum components

Conversion coatings with passivation for aluminum components are becoming increasingly important in light of stricter environmental regulations. The focus is on developing a passivation process with reduced chromium content for corrosion protection.

Corrosion-Resistant Coating for Steel and Aluminum Components

Corrosion protection for steel and aluminum components through painting

Corrosion protection through painting: How coordinated paint systems protect steel and aluminum components in the long term - wet painting, coating structure and practical approaches for durable industrial components.

Ultra-fine cleaning system for high purity components

A manufacturer of complex mechanical assemblies relies on ultra-fine cleaning with cleanroom integration. The system delivers high-purity conditions of the highest standard and is based on many years of practical experience.

Doors, Gates, Electrostatic Spray Guns, VOC Reduction, Paint Savings

Saving paint on door and gate systems thanks to electrostatic guns

The painting process for technically sophisticated door and gate systems was converted to electrostatic technology. This reduced paint consumption by 30 percent and led to a significant reduction in VOCs.

Dry snow blasting for electronics and semiconductors

Dry snow blast cleaning for electronics and semiconductors

Snow blast technology enables dry, resource-saving cleaning for electronics and semiconductor production. It meets the highest cleanliness requirements and can be flexibly integrated into automated production lines.

Diamond-coated precision tools for the dental market

Diamond-coated tools are indispensable in the production of zirconium oxide dental restorations. This is because only diamond-coated milling cutters guarantee reliable and economical processing.

Pioneering paint shop for electric vehicles

A modern paint shop is being built in Saudi Arabia for painting electric vehicles. The modular system not only saves energy and CO2 emissions, but also enables complete automation thanks to new innovations.

Interview Samuel Wolf Vapic Surface Technology Online

The best solution for every cleaning task - Interview Samuel Wolf Vapic

Vapic Managing Director Samuel Wolf explains in an interview with Oliver Missbach, Editor-in-Chief of Surface Technology Online, what the best solution for cleaning tasks is, what sets Vapic apart and why it doesn't always have to be a new system.

Drop-on-demand - coating without material loss

With drop-on-demand technology, coatings can be applied almost loss-free without overspray and without material losses. This can reduce material consumption by up to 60-70 percent.

AI-supported robot painting for body and paint stores

The use of AI also makes robotic painting possible in body and paint stores. Specially developed AI-supported paint booths help to relieve painters and automate painting processes.

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