Surface news

EJOT, WMV and Dörken have developed a zinc flake coating process for small parts in a joint project. It leads to significantly improved coating results for screws and micro parts with force internal attacks.

Michael Eichstädt, Managing Director of SciTeeX RME GmbH, passed away unexpectedly on December 22, 2021. He had been with SciTeeX since 2007 and made a major contribution to the development of the company in Germany and worldwide over the last 15 years.

The conversion of Denios into a Societas Europaea (SE) has now officially taken place. This legal form forms the foundation for further international development.

The UV specialist IST Metz has been operating as a GmbH und Co. KG since January 1, 2022. In addition to the change of legal form, there was also a change in the management.

Gerd Walker becomes the new Board Member for Production and Logistics at Audi AG. He replaces Peter Kössler, who is retiring.

In 2023, the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) will open a new Learning and Application Center for Mechatronics (LAZ). The foundation stone was laid in November 2021.

Plant Manager Frank Bachmann retires. His successor is Carsten Regent, Head of Purchasing.

Adler offers customers a competence center for adapting their coating processes. Modern application technology is part of the coating manufacturer's service offering.

Denios receives the 'Best Place to Learn' award for its training program. A total of 76 trainees and trainers attested to the quality of the training offered by the specialist for hazardous materials storage.

Precious metals in joining technology - developments, trends and opportunities: The German Society for Electroplating and Surface Technology (DGO) invites to a user forum on the topic of precious metals in Berlin in March.

When it comes to monitoring and documenting temperature limits, Kager's self-adhesive measuring strips are regarded as infallible limit monitors.

The ZVO Surface Days 2022 - #OTLeipzig22 - will take place from September 14 to 16 at the Congress Center Leipzig as an attendance event. Presentations can be submitted online until January 31, 2022.

Easyfairs is postponing the trio of trade fairs Solids, Recycling-Technik and Pumps & Valves to June 22 and 23, 2022. With the new date, Easyfairs is creating planning security for implementation with the prospect of maximum business success for exhibitors and trade visitors.

Uta Holzenkamp has taken over as head of BASF's Coatings division with around 11,000 employees at more than 70 sites, effective January 1.

Natural matt surfaces and raw wood effects are in vogue for interior design. Hesse Lignal has developed a lacquer for this look.

Ruderer Klebetechnik offers high-tech applications for industry and commerce. The products are also available on the Internet in a dedicated online store.

In mid-October, the Verband für die Oberflächenveredelung von Aluminium e. V. (VOA) co-elected the new board of the international quality organization at the general meeting of the Association for Quality Control in the Anodizing Industry (Qualanod).

Der hundertste Kompressor seit Start der Zusammenarbeit von Oltrogge und Atlas Copco geht an das Unternehmen Eurac in Lemgo. Die neue Druckluftstation ersetzt eine veraltete Anlage.

After a two-year break, the Copper Symposium was held as an online event due to a renewed increase in corona numbers. Presentations were given on a wide range of topics.

One system for all vacuum components: Atlas Copco's new control platform for industrial users optimizes operations.