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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.

Plasma coating Infrared sensor Control Material application

Infrared sensor controls material application during plasma coating

A new infrared sensor measures the quality of ultra-thin plasma barrier layers on packaging during the coating process. If the coating thickness does not meet the specifications, it can be readjusted.

Researching hydrogen embrittlement in steel

Hydrogen can embrittle high-strength steels and shorten their service life. New research is investigating how thin oxide layers act as natural corrosion protection and influence the penetration of atomic hydrogen into steel.

Market for paints, varnishes, and printing inks in 2025

Paint and printing ink industry with negative figures for 2025

The results of the German paint industry in 2025 were negatively impacted by the overall economic weakness. This was announced by the Association of the German Paint and Printing Ink Industry (VdL) at its annual business press conference.

Coating elevators efficiently with powder coating

An old powder coating system at an elevator manufacturer was replaced by a new system. The new system is energy-efficient and reduces powder consumption through automated measurement and control of powder output.

Retrofit of blasting systems - higher blasting performance thanks to new turbines

A manufacturer of saw blades invested in new turbines for a continuous belt blasting system. The retrofit increased the blasting performance by 25 % while at the same time significantly reducing energy consumption.

FreiLacke looks back on 100 years of company history

The paint manufacturer FreiLacke is celebrating 100 years - from a wholesaler of paints and varnishes in 1926, it has become an international company with roots in the Black Forest, whose system paint solutions are in demand worldwide.

Global automotive color trend analysis 2025

Green and grey will shape the world of automotive colors in 2025, as an analysis of color distribution in the automotive industry shows. According to the BASF Color Report, consumers are increasingly moving away from traditional favorites.

Vibratory finishing technology Aviation technology

Vibratory finishing technology for aerospace engineering

Vibratory finishing technology for aerospace engineering enables reproducible finishing processes with high precision and process stability in aviation technology. For safety-relevant components, scrap is reduced while quality and traceability are increased.

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