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Sanding solutions for car body processing

High-performance and high-quality sanding solutions are required to prepare the body shell for vehicle painting. Defects on the vehicle body can thus be detected and removed.

Mankiewicz Farben des Jahres 2025 Lackfarben Trends

Paint color trends: Mankiewicz "Colors of the Year 2025"

The new color trends for 2025 were researched by the designers at paint manufacturer Mankiewicz. This time, the paint trend colors "Colors of the Year" were chosen in the shades Homecoming, Balance and Pulse.

Surface finishing of classic car spare parts

A specialist offers machining services for the surface finishing of classic car spare parts. CNC machining makes raw parts such as cylinder heads, crankshaft housings or oil pumps fit for use again.

Electroplating conversion to chromium(III)

Conversion of electroplating to chromium(III) process

The in-house electroplating facility of an automotive supplier has been converted to an advanced chromium(III)-based system. Previously, chromium(VI) compounds were used for this, which have come under pressure due to the REACH regulation.

Mixing and dosing system for less material consumption

A new electronic mixing and dosing system reduces material consumption when painting pumps and systems. The smart painting technology also helps to save time thanks to improved efficiency.

Optical sensor Quality inspection Plasma barrier coating

Optical sensor checks plasma barrier coatings

A new sensor enables functional plasma barrier coatings on plastic products to be tested at production speed. The sensor uses infrared measurement technology to detect thin coatings inline.

Door processing system Painting doors Doscornio

Door processing system helps with painting heavy doors

A manufacturer has decided to purchase a door processing system for painting and processing heavy fire doors. A single employee can now handle and paint the doors with ease.

Automotive Color Trends 2024-2025 BASF Vehicle Color Trends

Automotive Color Trends 2024 - 2025 from BASF

Automotive color trends are compiled annually by the designers of BASF's Coatings division to create a new color collection. The leitmotif of the Automotive Color Trends 2024 -2025 is "Routing" in reference to communication technology.

Aluminum 2024 Review

The Aluminium 2024 celebrated its new visitor record with 20,904 visitors from 99 countries in Düsseldorf from October 8 to 10, 2024. The surface technology and finishing industry was also represented at the aluminium trade fair.

Photovoltaic module printed electrode cleaning CO2 snow jet roll-to-roll

Automated cleaning of printed photovoltaic modules

For printed photovoltaic modules in roll-to-roll production, the burrs created during laser structuring of the front electrode can now be automatically removed using a CO2 snow jet cleaning solution.

Aluminum oxide surface structure Research puzzle solved

Mystery of the surface structure of aluminum oxide revealed

The secret of the complex surface structure of aluminum oxide (Al2O3) - also known as corundum, sapphire or ruby - and its surface atoms has been solved by a team of researchers after several decades.

Scanning coating thickness measurement method extended surfaces moving components Optisense PaintChecker Move

Coating thickness measurement for large surfaces and moving components

A newly developed scanning photothermal coating thickness measurement process enables the surface inspection of endlessly long surfaces and moving objects without having to move along with the components.

Bauteilreinigung Automobilindustrie Anforderungen

Component cleaning for changing requirements in the automotive industry

The changes in the automotive industry are also presenting parts manufacturers with new requirements in component cleaning. A holistic view of the process chain is required in order to meet them in a technically and economically optimal and sustainable manner.

Sustainable salt paste revolutionizes corrosion testing

A newly developed salt paste for corrosion testing delivers comparable results to the traditional salt spray test, but minimizes the environmental impact. It can be customized for various test scenarios.

Antimikrobielle und selbstreinigende Wandfarben Beschichtungen antivirale Oberflächen

Antimicrobial and self-cleaning wall paints

Antimicrobial and self-cleaning wall paints that provide antiviral surfaces have been developed in a new research project. The effect of the coatings is unlimited in time and not harmful to the environment.

Painting technology Compressed air technology Technical centre Oltrogge

Testing painting and compressed air technology in the technical center

Painting and compressed air technology such as painting systems or painting robots can be tested in a provider's technical center before an investment decision is made. There is also a maintenance and 24-hour emergency service.

Optimum coating of mini and micro tools

With mini and micro tools, the coating error tolerances are very small and the coating thicknesses are minimal. A specialist ensures the necessary process reliability when coating precision tools.

Qualification as a process mechanic for coating technology

The aim of a new qualification programme is to train employees to become process mechanics for coating technology. The modular in-service training concept for coaters and painters is entering its final round.

Conversion to CO2-reduced degreasing

By changing its in-house degreasing and cleaning processes, a metal goods factory saves around 21 tons of CO2 every year. This is made possible by using sustainable solvent recyclates instead of virgin material.

Deionized water for galvanic baths

Deionized water is essential for the electroplating baths used to treat the surfaces of watch movement parts. The selective ion exchangers required for this are reprocessed by a regeneration service.

Vehicle paint shop without fossil fuels BMW Debrecen

Vehicle paint shop without the use of fossil fuels

A state-of-the-art vehicle paint shop that works completely without the use of fossil fuels will soon be put into operation. It reduces the CO2 footprint and uses new processes and systems such as power-to-heat, heat grid and eRTO.

Optimized film processing through infrared heat

A special surface structure of microscopic ribs reduces the frictional resistance of the aircraft skin, thus helping to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. A supplemental type certificate (STC) now paves the way for series conversion.

Graffiti protective paint for rail vehicles

Graffiti protection coatings for rail vehicles

Special system coatings make additional protective coatings against graffiti in rail vehicles superfluous. They are already being used by Berlin's BVG and are now to be approved for Deutsche Bahn as well.

[Translate to English:] Platinbeschichtung Titankomponenten Elekrolyseuren Umicore

Platinum coating for titanium components in electrolyzers

A new platinum coating process for titanium components in electrolysers does not require corrosive or toxic chemicals. It is environmentally friendly and improves occupational safety during wet-chemical coating of the components.

Cleaning solutions Railway components high weight

Cleaning solutions for railroad components with high weights

The intensive cleaning of heavy and complex-shaped rail components such as bogies and wheelsets is important for rail operations. Modern cleaning solutions ensure maximum efficiency and safety.

Energy-efficient painting system for Airbus

A new paint shop has been installed at Airbus to provide surface protection for the auxiliary fuel tank of the A321XLR long-haul aircraft. An all-electric exhaust air purification system makes the facility energy-efficient.

Surface inspection Artificial intelligence

Surface inspection with AI technology

Artificial intelligence helps to reliably detect even the smallest defects in real time when inspecting surfaces. Surface defects can still be measured where conventional inspection methods reach their limits.

Gold membrane facilitates surface analysis

Using a special wafer-thin gold membrane, researchers have made it much easier to examine surfaces using Raman spectroscopy. They can now measure surface properties more easily and more precisely.

Reconditioned painting robots ABB motorbike manufacturer

Reconditioned painting robots for motorcycle manufacturers

Painting robots have been in continuous use at a motorcycle manufacturer for years. They have now been replaced by reconditioned robots, which proved to be the most sustainable, efficient and economical solution.

AMB 2024: Digitalization in the metalworking industry

Digitalization in metalworking has been an important topic for years. At AMB 2024, exhibitors will demonstrate that there are already many solutions for tackling the issue of digitalization in companies.

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