Surface news

IST METZ is presenting its modular swap4cure platform for label printing at LOUPE Americas 2026. The system combines UV, LED-UV and thermal drying and allows users to switch between the technologies within a single machine concept.

Tioxide has resumed production of titanium dioxide pigments at its Greatham site near Hartlepool. Following the acquisition of the plant by LB Group earlier in 2026, the facility is initially operating on a single-stream basis. Production capacity is set to increase gradually, with full operational…

The German Federal Association of Automotive Refinishers (BFL) will present training, craftsmanship and technological developments in the automotive refinishing profession at Automechanika Frankfurt from 8 to 12 September 2026. Digital applications, automation and recruitment of young talent will be…

Flux has redesigned its website and added new functions for product selection, spare parts sourcing and access to technical information. Key additions include an interactive spare parts finder, extended pump filters and newly structured service and download sections.

Surventis and Aumovio have entered into a strategic development and collaboration agreement for microstructured optical functional films. The aim is to advance and industrialise optical films for automotive displays and head-up displays.

At SurfaceTechnology Germany 2026, Dörken will present PFAS-free corrosion protection systems with OEM approvals, along with a room-temperature-curing zinc flake basecoat system.

Germany’s industrial sector is facing growing pressure from high energy prices and new supply risks. With no realistic path back in energy policy, hydrogen is moving to the forefront as the leading alternative. In today’s top story, we look at the progress Fraunhofer FEP has made on bipolar plates…

The Association for the Surface Finishing of Aluminum (VOA) will hold its 2026 annual meeting in Augsburg from June 17 to 19, 2026. In addition to association matters, the event will focus on technical developments and expert presentations.

Covestro hat die Zusammenarbeit mit dem studentischen Team Sonnenwagen bis 2028 verlängert. Die studentische Initiative entwickelt Solarfahrzeuge. Covestro steuert Materialien und technische Expertise bei.

BASF has expanded its dispersion production capacity at its Durban site in South Africa. The aim is to provide a more stable supply of dispersions for customers across Africa serving coatings, construction and paper applications.

With its “Black Forest Bridge” transport service, Vapic is opening up new regions for industrial parts cleaning. The concept combines transport logistics, process reliability and short response times.

In talks with members of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, ZVO addressed the economic, energy and labor market burdens facing companies in the surface technology sector. The main focus was on energy prices, regulation and the competitiveness of Germany as an industrial location.

Plating Electronic has handed over management to the second generation and is modernizing its brand presence with a focus on structure, service and end-to-end system responsibility.

Dürr will host its Open House from April 21 to 23, 2026. The spotlight will be on concepts for flexible, energy-efficient paint shops and digital solutions designed to optimize processes.

With the ZA17 vertical module in combination with the ZS05 axis, Gema enables targeted, precise positioning of coating guns – ideal for complex components and demanding powder coating processes.

For the first time, Volvo has included a complete PFAS-free coating system from Dörken in one of its specifications, including a black topcoat.

At PaintExpo 2026, Plasmatreat is presenting a new plasma nozzle for large-area components. The Openair Plasma technology is intended to make surface pretreatment more efficient and improve process reliability.

In the "OFHarmonie" project, the SKZ (Plastics Center) and the University of Würzburg investigated how surface structures influence the color impression of plastic components—with important findings for automotive and design applications.

With a motorized 100 mm XY stage, Polytec turns its TopMap Micro.View profilometer into a compact, automated measuring station for precise roughness and texture analysis.

C. Jentner GmbH has successfully obtained DIN EN ISO 50001 certification for its energy management system, underscoring its commitment to sustainable and resource-efficient operations.