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Infrared heat dries stain on wood panels faster

Infrared radiation dries wood panels treated with water-based paint stain faster than other drying methods. Medium-wave infrared radiation is an optimal match for water-based coatings.

[Translate to English:] UHS Lacke Landtechnik

Improved UHS coating formulations for agricultural machinery technology

To meet the increased demands on the surfaces of agricultural machinery, a coatings manufacturer improved the formulations of its UltraHighSolid systems (UHS) for agricultural machinery. This enabled VOC emissions and drying times to be reduced.

20 years of Fraunhofer Cleaning

In the 2000s, the question of cleaning processes and associated competencies arose among the Fraunhofer institutes. This was soon followed by the birth of the Fraunhofer Cleaning Technology Alliance. This alliance is now celebrating its 20th anniversary under the name Fraunhofer Cleaning.

AI Automotive Industry Guide Fraunhofer Audi

New guide for the safe use of AI in automotive engineering

In order to be able to use artificial intelligence (AI) smoothly in production in the future, an automotive manufacturer commissioned the Fraunhofer Institutes IPA and IAO to conduct an accompanying study. The result was a comprehensive guide with recommendations for action.

Aluminum corrosion protection pre-anodization Qualicoat

New Qualicoat additional label for best aluminum corrosion protection

Highest corrosion protection is offered by pre-anodized and coated aluminum products in accordance with the international Qualicoat quality mark. A new addition to the specifications is the new "PreOx" label.

Gerhard Koblenzer Interview - Parts2clean 2023 & High Purity

Parts2clean, High Purity, Cleaning Processes: Interview with Gerhard Koblenzer, CEO LPW

High Purity is the main theme of Parts2clean 2023 and a major topic in component cleaning. In an interview with Gerhard Koblenzer, CEO of LPW, Surface Technology Online Editor-in-Chief Oliver Missbach discusses this topic.

Excimer Technologie Oberflächen IST Metz

Excimer technology for matting, cleaning and sterilization

Excimer technology is used to mat, clean, sterilize and modify surfaces. In a new excimer laboratory facility, customer-specific tests can be carried out to determine optimal parameters.

Battery operated electric monorail

A battery-powered electric monorail system (EHB) as an innovative transport system without expensive infrastructure enables the use of self-generated energy. The battery-powered system is easy to install and operate.

Heat Resistant Component Marking Metalworking Senodis

Heat-resistant component marking for metalworking

A new individual component marking as a data matrix code for metalworking still withstands even temperatures of 1,300 degrees. The marking solution is applied to the component surface using a specially developed temperature-resistant ink.

Subsidies for consulting services for paint stores

The German Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA) has launched a funding program entitled "Promotion of Management Consultancy for SMEs". It can provide financial support to SMEs for the use of consulting services.

Surface optimization E-truck drive shafts

Surface optimization for e-truck drive shafts

In the vibratory finishing of electric truck drive shafts, where absolute functional reliability is essential, optimum surface tolerances are achieved by special machines using the streamfinishing process.

Contract Coater 3D Real Time Price Calculation Surface Solutions

3D object upload and real-time pricing for contract coaters

Surface Solutions adds two new features to its contract coater inquiry and estimating tool, Surface Wizard, for uploading and viewing 3D data and for real-time pricing of 3D objects.

Industrial electricity price: ZVO calls for equal rules for all

The German Surface Technology Association (ZVO) welcomes the plans of the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection (BMWK) to introduce an industrial electricity price in principle, but also calls for the inclusion of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

More sustainable textile coating for sportswear

An innovative textile coating helps reduce the CO₂ footprint in the production of sports shoes and shorts. The more sustainably produced sportswear is used by a team of students.

[Translate to English:] DataPhysics Instrument 25-jähriges Bestehen

DataPhysics Instruments celebrates 25th anniversary

DataPhysics Instruments develops, manufactures and distributes measuring instruments for the investigation of interfaces and surfaces since August 1997. The focus is on the development of innovative and modular measuring instruments and software.

Anodizing Chromating CNC Parts Quick Process

Fast anodizing and chromating for CNC parts

A digital manufacturing service offers corrosion protection for additively manufactured CNC parts by anodizing and chromating, which takes only a few days. Capacities have been expanded accordingly for this rapid coating.

Acp Systems Clean Room Technical Center High Purity

Clean room pilot plant for high purity cleaning tests

A new clean room pilot plant for high purity cleaning applications enable Acp Systems to carry out cleaning tests up to cleanliness class ISO 5 with dry QuattroClean snow blasting technology.

Alternative Rhodium Coating Rhoduna Alloy

Alternative rhodium coating - abrasion resistant and bright white

The surface alloy Rhoduna Alloy has established itself as the standard for an alternative rhodium coating. The electrolyte is characterized by high abrasion resistance and an identical degree of whiteness, as an independent technical committee has now confirmed.

Painting with nitrogen for optimum surface finish

Painting with nitrogen as the atomizing gas as opposed to compressed air guarantees an optimum surface finish and effective cost and material savings. The spray pattern becomes much more uniform and fine, defects such as "orange peel" or "runner formation" are avoided.

Implants: Selective processing of femur parts with high process reliability

Medical implants must have different surface properties for different areas. One manufacturer installed special vibratory finishing equipment for selective surface finishing of femur parts for high process reliability.

Paint shop Electrification Energy efficiency Dürr EcoQPower

Operating paint shops more energy-efficiently through electrification

By switching automotive paint shops from gas to electricity, total energy consumption can be reduced by up to 19 percent. This is made possible by extensive analysis and networking of all components.

Cross cut testers with automatic reset

Revised cross-cut testers from mtv Messtechnik can now completely or partially cover all common cutting distances between 0 and-250 µm. They are suitable for all substrates and have movable cutting heads and automatic reset.

VDMA Battery Production Annual Conference 2023 Plasmatreat

Annual Conference 2023 of the VDMA Battery Production at Plasmatreat

Around 170 participants, a wealth of red-hot information and news on the topic of battery production - this is how the annual conference 2023 of the VDMA (Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau e. V.) Battery Production Division came to an end.

process mechanic coating technology qualification employees

Process mechanic for coating technology through qualification

Recruiting skilled workers from within your own company: In times of a shortage of skilled workers, this is a good opportunity for existing employees to gain further professional qualifications as process mechanics for coating technology.

Henkel 100 years of Adhesive Technologies

Henkel celebrates 100 years of Adhesive Technologies

100 years ago, Henkel began producing adhesives for its own use and for neighboring companies. Over the years, this has developed into the world's largest manufacturer of adhesives, sealants and functional coatings.

Bathroom furniture wood lacquer finishes

Bathroom furniture made of wood with noble lacquer surfaces

A furniture manufacturer creates noble lacquer surfaces for its high-quality wooden bathroom furniture through a mix of precision craftsmanship and high-tech. A high-quality water-based UV coating system with double hardening helps to achieve this.

Combination head Laser applications Laserfact

Combination head: One laser optics for additive and subtractive laser processes

Multiple laser beam processes in one tool are bundled by one supplier with an interchangeable plug-and-play combi-head. The laser optics can thus be used for various additive and subtractive industrial laser processes.

Premium solution for grinding large gears

A manufacturer of grinding wheels for gear grinding has introduced new premium grinding wheels for the series production of large gears for wind turbines in a process-safe manner. A precision-molded abrasive grain ensures maximum stock removal volume.

Paint pretreatment jets agricultural machinery parts

Perfect paint pretreatment of agricultural machinery parts

An adapted overhead conveyor continuous blast machine ensures perfect paint pretreatment of the blast structures weighing up to 2 tons at a Brazilian manufacturer of agricultural machinery.

Edge-sharp and overspray-free painting of complex automotive body parts

Thanks to a further development of the EcoPaintJet robotic system, it is now possible to paint very complex automotive body surfaces in the automotive industry, such as vertical surfaces or A- and C-pillars, without masking.

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