Surface news

Company visit at Polytec GmbH: Baden-Württemberg's Minister for Economy, Labor and Tourism Dr. Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut informed herself about optical measurement technology in Waldbronn.

Umicore presents the Arguna C-100 electrolyte for coating connectors in high-current applications. Even after more than 50,000 mating cycles, an intact silver graphite layer is detectable - and cross-compatibility with other mating contact materials.

Serfilco GmbH, based in Monschau, Germany, is celebrating an anniversary this year. For 25 years, it has been providing customer-oriented service for the surface coating industry in the DACH region.

At the supplier fair IZB 2022, SurTec will showcase coating solutions for the special requirements of electromobility, as well as decorative applications for the interior and exterior of vehicles.

At Bondexpo, Hönle will present high-intensity LED UV curing units for adhesive dots and surfaces. These are designed for precise curing of adhesives and potting compounds within seconds.

New from Metrohm is Omnis Client/Server, the network-enabled version of the company's laboratory data management platform. It enables the central management of data, instruments, users and SOPs.

Every year, the German Coatings and Printing Inks Industry Association (VdL) publishes the industry's most important key data and statistics in a digital booklet. The pandemic and rising raw material prices worldwide shaped the industry in 2021.

Smallest components made of metal, plastic or glass must be dried safely and gently after electroplating, vibratory finishing or cleaning. To dry them completely and without stains, Harter has specific dryers ready.

For two years, Plasmatreat GmbH, Steinhagen, has been directly on site for its customers in Switzerland with Plasmatreat Schweiz AG. Now the Diepoldsau/St. Gallen site has been opened.

From solenoid valves to automation systems, Bürkert Fluid Control Systems offers solutions for water treatment. Depending on the application, the measurement and control technology is individually tailored to the plant.

The company history of Flex-Elektrowerkzeuge GmbH is characterized by close cooperation with the trade. Founded in Stuttgart Bad Cannstatt in 1922, the company entered the market with the MS 6 hand grinder.

Revised standards and guidelines now allow the use of zinc flake pigments. ProFlake Zn 3000 is a sustainable corrosion protection coating system with improved performance properties.

ElektroPhysik, manufacturer of coating thickness gauges, celebrates its 75th anniversary. For the first time, company management goes to two people outside the family circle.

The dry vacuum solution from Leybold offers high pumping speed and plenty of flexibility. Thanks to intelligent control, power management becomes smart and energy-efficient.

Zestron provides training on board cleaning and selection of cleaning equipment. The focus is on the most important technical and economic key points of cleaning PCBA and assembled PCBs.

Reconditioning truck engines in a very short cycle time: BvL Oberflächentechnik has solved this task with a clever interlinking of several cleaning, drying and cooling stations.

Gas supplies are uncertain. The Steel and Metal Processing Trade Association (WSM) therefore fears fierce distribution battles among unprotected industrial gas consumers and a further deterioration of the situation.

Hengst develops patient-oriented filtration solutions for the medical sector. Now the company's quality management has been confirmed by DIN EN ISO 13485 certification.

The supervisory board of Volkswagen AG has appointed Oliver Blume as the new chairman of the group's board of management. He will assume this position on September 1, 2022 in addition to his role as Chairman of the Board of Management of Porsche AG.

Separator professional Inowa offers fully biological wash water treatment systems for car washes. A reinforced concrete tank forms the core of the system.