Surface news

Torwegge will be presenting a highly flexible overhead conveyor at the FMB trade fair in Bad Salzuflen in November. The versatile system can transport loads of up to 300 kilograms per meter.

The car manufacturer is renewing its paint shop at the Neckarsulm site. When it is completed in 2025, it will be one of the most modern in the automotive industry.

Hydraulics specialist Bott presents a telescopic hydraulic cylinder that is independent of the power and compressed air supply and requires no physical force for the drive.

The entrepreneur-led Advanced Photonics Technologies Group (Adphos) is celebrating its 30th anniversary. It all began with the idea of "drying with light" and the first experiments in the garage of the current Managing Director, Dr. Kai K. O. Bär.

Wenglor and TPL Vision are jointly presenting innovations in the field of industrial image processing at the Vision trade fair. With their hardware and software solutions, the two companies cover a wide range of applications.

On October 1, 2024, Professor Jan S. Hesthaven took office as President of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). The focus of his first term of office is on positioning KIT more clearly in the national and international scientific landscape.

For spot repairs, Spies Hecker presents the primer filler Permasolid UV-TEC 9003, which offers fast curing, good adhesion and corrosion protection.

The technology forum of the supplier of coatings for electronics once again offered insights into technical details and the opportunity for professional exchange.

LSR Galvano- und Umwelttechnik GmbH has been a member of the ZVO since July 1, 2024. Since its foundation in 1997, LSR has made a name for itself with new solutions in plant engineering for surface finishing.

On September 26, 2024, the DGO honored the best graduates of 2023 and 2024 who completed their dual training as surface coaters (m/f/d) at the vocational school center for construction and surface technology in Zwickau.

The new salt paste from Fraunhofer LBF is suitable for rapid screening during material selection and material development. The salt paste simplifies and accelerates corrosion testing.

Cromax is launching a new mixed paint for its ChromaHybrid product group. It follows the trend towards highly chromatic red shades.

Lukas-Erzett, manufacturer of grinding and cutting tools, is expanding its management team: On October 1, Paul Schlimgen took over the position of Managing Director for Marketing and Sales.

John Deere has invested over 80 million euros at its German site in Mannheim. One part of the modernization is a new paint shop. It has now been successfully put into operation.

Flux has entered into a cooperation with a leading manufacturer of safety IBCs. The companies have jointly developed the Safetec pump set, which safely empties the Varibox FC safety IBC.

Antalis has reached an agreement to acquire Plaesa. The acquisition is part of Antalis' growth strategy and expands its range of packaging solutions in Spain.

In order to achieve a competitive and climate-neutral aluminum industry in Germany, representatives of five federal states, IG Metall, IGBCE and the German Aluminum Association founded the German Aluminum Alliance.

With Tego Wet Terra, Evonik is launching new biosurfactants for paint and coating applications. The surfactants offer good pigment and filler wetting, improved substrate wetting and reduced grinding time.

The participants of the first laboratory workshop of the Association for the Surface Finishing of Aluminium e.V. expanded their knowledge of anodizing in practical exercises.

The Voxelfill strategy significantly increases the tensile strength of metal, plastic and ceramic components. A series of tests proves that 3D printing is qualitatively similar to the classic injection molding process.