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

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.

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 new personal care laboratory in Dubai Science Park, Bodo Möller Chemie is expanding its activities in the Middle East and Africa and strengthening its cooperation with BASF.

UV technology manufacturer Hoenle has developed new LED heads for its bluepoint LED eco LED UV curing device. These combine higher intensity with more compact dimensions.

More than a year before the event begins, LIGNA 2027 reports a very high booking rate: over 80 percent of the exhibition space has already been allocated.

Up to four tons of RFNBO-certified hydrogen per day for industry and heavy-duty transport are produced at Lhyfe's fourth European production facility.

With FLUORBEST, a Fraunhofer consortium led by the Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability, LBF is developing an AI-supported evaluation methodology for substituting fluoropolymers in technical applications.

Excelitas will be showcasing UV LED and infrared solutions for drying and curing metal coatings at PaintExpo 2026. The focus will be on energy efficiency and process optimization.

technotrans is exhibiting at Laser World of Photonics China 2026 for the first time, showcasing thermal management solutions for laser applications.

Nilfisk is expanding its portfolio with the AERO Battery cordless wet and dry vacuum cleaner series. The devices are designed for collecting hazardous dusts of classes L and M and are intended for use in industry, construction, and automotive applications.

Bodo Möller Chemie and Henkel have expanded their existing distribution partnership in the automotive components segment to Southern Europe and the Benelux countries. The aim is to strengthen their market presence and customer proximity in these regions.

With a new digital PCF solution, BASF Coatings calculates the carbon footprint of its entire product portfolio and helps customers evaluate and reduce emissions based on facts.

From floor to ceiling: At LogiMAT 2026, Torwegge will demonstrate how material flows can be efficiently organized through the interaction of floor-based conveyor technology and automated overhead conveyors.

Innovative start-up projects from the life sciences and process industries can be submitted for the ACHEMA Start-up Award 2027. The competition is also open to providers of process-related technologies and materials.

Chemical distributor Nordmann will participate in JEC World in Paris for the first time in 2026. The focus of its current trade fair presentation is on materials and additives for the composites industry.

With Truefuze, IBA Powder Coatings is presenting a press-hardened powder coating system at Paint Expo 2026 that, for the first time, provides wood-based materials with a reliable, functional, and design-flexible coating.

Taniobis and JX Advanced Metals jointly received the Electronics Supplier Award from EMD Electronics. The award recognized their partnership in the field of electronic materials.

With the ATH 4506 M, Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions introduces the most powerful model in the series to date. The new turbomolecular pump is designed for high gas throughputs and addresses demanding applications such as semiconductor manufacturing, large-area coating, and space simulation.

With a comprehensive realignment, Fraunhofer LBF will bundle its expertise in materials, structures, and systems starting in 2026. The aim is to provide comprehensive support to industry partners in the development of reliable, durable, and recyclable products.