Surface news

Techkon has unveiled version 7.5 of its ChromaQA color management suite. The update introduces numerous new features and enhancements for color specifications, measurement, analysis, and reporting in printing processes.

Vermes Microdispensing has expanded its DVS drop-volume system to include closed-loop exact volume regulation, creating the DVS+. The technology combines in-process measurement of dispensed volumes with optional closed-loop control and is designed to automatically compensate for deviations during…

Wenglor is expanding its product portfolio with the P2PY111 time-of-flight sensor for measurement and detection tasks in hygienically sensitive areas. The sensor is designed for applications in the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries and combines time-of-flight technology with a seamless…

Polytec is introducing the VibroOne+, a compact, all-in-one laser Doppler vibrometer for noncontact vibration measurement. The system is designed for research, product development, and quality control, as well as for use in tight measurement setups in laboratories, test benches, and production…

With LiquiSonic, SensoTech is introducing an inline measurement system for real-time concentration monitoring of sulfuric acid and oleum. The system is designed for highly concentrated media in sulfuric acid plants and achieves an accuracy of up to ± 0.03 wt% in the range of 70 to 100 wt%.

Through the CleanGreen collaborative project, partners from industry and research have begun working on more energy- and resource-efficient industrial component cleaning. The focus is on AI-supported processes designed to better align the energy, water, and chemical consumption of aqueous cleaning…

With the Ionic Titrator, Metrohm has introduced a new generation of compact, stand-alone titrators. The device combines potentiometric and Karl Fischer titrations with cloud connectivity and is designed to operate without an external PC.

At electronica 2026, the Helmut Fischer Group will showcase measurement and analysis solutions for the electronics and semiconductor industries. The focus will be on the new Fischerscope XDAL 650 for measuring layer thickness and analyzing thin, complex coatings.

Abstracts for the European Coatings Show Conference 2027 may be submitted until September 18, 2026. We are seeking unpublished research findings and technological developments in areas such as coating and paint technology, as well as digitalization.

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.

LUM and MP2E Solutions have been cooperating in the French market since February 2026, combining measurement technology expertise with application expertise for industry and research.

With its reflectCONTROL sensors, Micro-Epsilon offers a solution for high-precision 3D surface inspection and defect detection on reflective and transparent components.

The combination of SonicTC QuickCheck and Polytec Device Communication enables flexible automation of vibroacoustic test benches in industry—including TCP/IP data streaming and direct integration of laser Doppler vibrometers.

NanoFocus AG will become a fully integrated part of the Mahr Group. The acquisition strengthens Mahr's portfolio in optical surface metrology.

A new energy assessment analyzes energy flows in wet paint and powder coating plants in detail during production operations. The aim is to systematically identify potential savings and prepare well-founded investment decisions.

Helmut Fischer presents solutions for coating thickness measurement, material analysis, and materials testing. The focus is on handheld measuring devices from the DMP series and automation solutions for coating quality assurance.

Artificial intelligence and automation are shaping painting and coating processes. PaintExpo 2026 will use concrete practical solutions to show how data-based systems are advancing efficiency, quality, and sustainability in surface technology.

For applications in surface technology and coating processes, the new P1PC series from Wenglor offers precise laser distance sensors based on triangulation—fast, reproducible, and ideal for series use.

Asis will be presenting automation solutions for coating and surface processes at PaintExpo 2026 in Karlsruhe. The focus will be on retrofit concepts, partial powder coating, and software-supported process analyses.

Ultrasonic-based inline measurement technology enables the reliable detection of gas bubbles in liquid processes, including alkaline electrolysis. In this way, LiquiSonic sensors from SensoTech support process safety and plant availability.