Surface news
The latest news from the world of surface technology, created every working day by the mo online editorial team. For news submissions, please check our author guidelines.
Lamilux receives the International Trailer Award 2025 in the Components category for the Lamilux Sunsation gelcoat technology. The particularly resistant hard coating protects the exterior cladding of commercial vehicles.
Plasma systems for emission-free and efficient plastics pre-treatment will be exhibited by Danish manufacturer Tantec at Fakuma from October 17. The trade fair for plastics processing will take place in Friedrichshafen.
Chief Production Officer Joachim Ley, who has been with the company since 2021, is the new CEO of Ziehl-Abegg. The top management team will comprise three people in future.
Tramaco introduces Trapylen 9500 W, an advanced bonding agent system for applications requiring exceptional temperature stability.
AMB Award 2024 presented
Six prizes and two special prizes for special product developments: The winners of the AMB Award were honored at the trade fair of the same name.
DGNB certification from the German Sustainable Building Council is an increasingly important quality feature for sustainable construction projects. Jordan Lacke now meets the requirements.
PPG supported a school in Weilimdorf with know-how, products and money as part of the Colorful Communities project. With Colorful Communities, PPG beautifies social facilities in communities where the company is active.
Following the acquisition of Weilburger Coatings by Kansai Helios, the two Italian subsidiaries have begun to identify and exploit initial synergies. The location in Bergamo is becoming increasingly important.
Marking workpieces with a mobile marking system instead of investing in an expensive laser station: Mobil-Mark has developed an entry-level laser for switching to mobile laser marking.
The aim of Evonik's attempts to use electrodialysis on an industrial scale is to save resources, energy and CO2. Salts could thus be used several times on a closed-loop basis.
With a new dosing system, contact angle measuring instruments from Krüss measure the retraction behavior of dosed drops. The method extends the range of applications for wetting measurement.
Sixth Galvano Circle in November
The 6th Galvano-Zirkel will take place on November 7, 2024 in Iserlohn and will be organized by Linnhoff & Partner Galvanotechnik GmbH.
The company presents the new generation of its compressed air-free spray lubrication systems. The new spray.xact reflection offers an extended spray width.
RAL Colour Feeling 2026+ shows what the color trends of the future will look like. The selection helps with safe and contemporary color decisions in design, architecture, industry, trade and commerce.
#AzubiChallenge24 of ZVO starts
After a successful premiere last year, the ZVO's #AzubiChallenge is entering its second round. The aim is to raise awareness of industrial apprenticeships in electroplating and surface technology.
Precision Micro has expanded its production. The etching technology specialist has now received its first major order for the production of flow plates for heat exchangers.
On September 21, 2024, the blast wheel specialist Agtos opened its doors to interested visitors together with 30 other local companies. Employees explained the technology and job profiles.
System integration of the new DCG cleaning generator from Telsonic is simple. The process feedback provides the user with information on performance as well as pulse and degassing operation.
At the Fakuma trade fair, Saxonia Galvanik will be focusing on sustainable production and recycling methods for electroplated components. Further events will follow.
Test and measurement tools from Flir can be purchased at a discount until October 1. These include multimeters, current, voltage and continuity measuring devices.






















