Surface news

Dr. Sebastian Göbel will take over the technical management of the Bielefeld-based compressed air specialist Boge from the first quarter of 2024. He will strengthen the management team around Olaf Hoppe.

The new trade fair format is dedicated to industrial parts production. It will premiere at the Karlsruhe Exhibition Center on November 13 and 14, 2024.

The SKZ Plastics Center tests the properties of adhesive tapes for customers in terms of their adhesive strength and tear resistance. A wide variety of surfaces are realistically simulated for this purpose.

Christoph Kowitz will head the US Chemical Corporation from May. The former head of Wacker Group Research succeeds David Wilhoit, who retires, as head of the US subsidiary.

SurTec, the specialist for surface technology, has further expanded its portfolio with the new areas of thread locking and bonded coatings. Users benefit from the advantages of perfectly coordinated, complete system solutions from a single source. At Surface Technology 2024, SurTec will be…

PFAS have been hot topic for the coatings industry as a ban is on the horizon. At the EC conference "Understanding PFAS and Reformulating PFAS-free Coatings", international experts will report on the latest developments on PFAS and their alternatives.

Standox has developed a method with which the filler, basecoat and clearcoat can be applied wet-on-wet in one and a half spraying passes. The spray coats for the refinishing work follow each other immediately.

The negotiated compromise on the CLP revision was adopted. This means that the industry will be faced with a number of new regulations regarding the classification, labeling and packaging of chemicals.

In February, the steel and metal processing industry recorded a 6.8% drop in production compared to the same period in 2023. The German Steel and Metal Processing Association (WSM) fears a trend towards migration.

The new Rowapurge cleaning agent from Rowasol accelerates color changes. Mixed with an abrasive special mineral, it removes paint residue from the pump head and cleans it thoroughly.

Rösler and the Spanish technology group Gpainnova are expanding their partnership. Rösler is now also responsible for the worldwide distribution of the DLyte Carbide series.

Mahr will be exhibiting at the international Optatec trade fair in Frankfurt from May 14 to 16. Optical production measurement technology and measurement solutions for the optical industry and its machine manufacturers will be on display.

Skilled workers are rare - even in the metal industry. The Women4Metals network aims to attract more women to the industry and support them in their careers.

Heimerle + Meule will be presenting its newly designed range of state-of-the-art electroplating equipment and systems at SurfaceTechnolgy Germany in Stuttgart. The precious metals specialist will also be exhibiting a system for water treatment.

Serfilco has developed a ceramic material that can be used to remove acids, organic impurities and metal particles from rinsing baths. This provides users with an effective process for treating rinsing baths and waste water.

At the Holz-Handwerk trade fair in Nuremberg, the lacquer specialist presented a new Hydrostain Modular stain card collection. The stain system has a modular structure.

With a new DC power supply, Munk offers high power density and significantly increased efficiency. The Gamma L3+ module offers an output of 36 kW, it can be combined and is also designed for a "second life".

The ZVO trade association offers enough space for its 60 co-exhibitors and all interested visitors on a total of 2,500 square meters. They find information on what the electroplating and surface technology process chain is capable of at stand H84.

At the SurfaceTechnology Germany trade fair, rhv-Technik will be presenting various methods for adding functions to surfaces. These include protective or sliding functions, electrical insulation or hygienic properties.

For the first time, Joke Technology invited experts from the tool and mold making industry and other sectors to Hermsdorf in Thuringia to exchange experiences and knowledge.