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Timber construction was one of the main topics at the architect@work trade fair in Düsseldorf. The Austrian paint manufacturer Adler presented its Pyrolan fire protection coatings there.

At the Peters Coating Innovation Forum (PCIF), coating manufacturer Peters informed customers and interested parties about all aspects of the protective coating process. Around 30 participants found their way to the Lower Rhine in December.

With the development of the lubricant-filled microcapsules, the researchers made it to the finalist round for the Otto von Guericke Prize 2023. A reduction in wear of up to 85 percent is possible with their solution.

Evoguard and Ampco are two subsidiaries of Krones in the pump segment. By combining the sales teams of the two companies, Krones is pooling their expertise.

With an efficient solution from Cosys, container management can be improved and time and costs saved at the same time. The solution digitally records the entire life cycle of all transport containers.

Dr. Christof Walter has been appointed VdL Managing Director as of 1 January 2024. In future, he will also take on the role of deputy to Managing Director Dr. Martin Kanert.

Using the example of disinfecting ambulances, a study proves the effectiveness of cold plasma technology as a disinfection method. The study was published in "Scientific Reports", a journal of the Springer Nature Group.

In 2024, a number of changes will come into force with regard to the certification and auditing of companies. In addition to technical safety, the focus will also shift to sustainability.

Airgenex paint drying has been classified several times as a technology worthy of funding. Users can therefore benefit from subsidies when purchasing.

Metakem GmbH, based in Usingen, is celebrating its 50th anniversary in a few months' time. The experts for precious metal products, baths and anodes with precious metal coating have been a member of the ZVO since September 20, 2023.

In a welcoming address, Jens Rautengarten, President of DFO e.V., reports on personnel changes within the research organization. Some employees have left the DFO and two new employees have joined.

The industrial painting technology sector is increasingly focusing on sustainable and energy-efficient processes. This is also reflected in numerous technological developments presented by the exhibitors at PaintExpo 2024.

The company is expanding its range of services. technotrans optimizes deployment planning with management software. Remote service technicians are increasingly trained.

The colorSENSOR CFO250 is a high-performance color sensor for industrial color testing during production. The raw data can be transmitted directly to the PLC in Lab or XYZ at up to 500 Hz.

According to the German Steel and Metal Processing Association (WSM), the EU Supply Chain Act requires an excessive amount of bureaucracy. It jeopardizes the competitiveness of companies

Restorer Katrin Etringer uses the SATAminijet 4400 B spray gun to restore works of art. It is used to apply fine layers of varnish.

The flow-optimized design of the Ultravent series from Witt enables increased blow-off performance. Users can therefore use significantly more compact valves in their systems without any safety concerns.

The Supervisory Board of Ziehl-Abegg SE has appointed Wolfgang Mayer as the new Chief Technology Officer. The 50-year-old will take on this role in February 2024.

Umicore Metal Deposition Solutions, a unit of the Umicore Group, has developed an electrolyte for electroplating with pure platinum. This enables the deposition of exceptionally thick, homogeneous and crack-free platinum layers.

The Masterflex Group is expanding its presence in the market for robotics and automation applications. In addition to high-performance hoses, it now also offers customized solutions.