Surface news

With Standox Standofleet HS Pro, Axalta is launching a new HS topcoat system for repairs. Thanks to the addition of innovative binders, flexible drying, and high surface quality, it is suitable for commercial vehicle and industrial applications.

Mankiewicz will be presenting an advanced single-coat solution for industrial applications at PaintExpo 2026. The coating system combines corrosion protection and surface requirements in a single process step.

Artificial intelligence and automation are shaping painting and coating processes. PaintExpo 2026 will use concrete practical solutions to show how data-based systems are advancing efficiency, quality, and sustainability in surface technology.

From floor to ceiling: At LogiMAT 2026, Torwegge will demonstrate how material flows can be efficiently organized through the interaction of floor-based conveyor technology and automated overhead conveyors.

Innovative start-up projects from the life sciences and process industries can be submitted for the ACHEMA Start-up Award 2027. The competition is also open to providers of process-related technologies and materials.

Feige Lackieranlagen has moved into a new building in Nürtingen. This is intended to create additional capacity for the development, planning, and implementation of painting systems.

Mafac and LPW have agreed to share a patent for vacuum-based pressure swing cleaning. The agreement ends an ongoing patent dispute and provides planning security for the further development of cleaning processes.

Chemical distributor Nordmann will participate in JEC World in Paris for the first time in 2026. The focus of its current trade fair presentation is on materials and additives for the composites industry.

The stricter F-gas regulation is changing the framework conditions for industrial cooling and temperature control technology. Natural refrigerants and customized thermal management concepts are becoming increasingly important for process-related applications in surface technology.

Hyprostatik Schönfeld developed a hydrostatic base machine for a new ultra-precision grinding center from Optotech. It is designed for high dimensional accuracy, dynamics, and surface quality in the fine grinding of optical components.

Around 270 participants and 45 exhibitors have registered, and there is also a promising program with practical relevance: the 35th Dresden Powder Symposium is about to begin. User reports, best practice examples, and key industry topics will be discussed.

For applications in surface technology and coating processes, the new P1PC series from Wenglor offers precise laser distance sensors based on triangulation—fast, reproducible, and ideal for series use.

With its Vacudest brand, H2O GmbH will celebrate a special anniversary in 2026: for 40 years, the vacuum distillation system has been synonymous with the efficient treatment of industrial process and rinse water.

With Truefuze, IBA Powder Coatings is presenting a press-hardened powder coating system at Paint Expo 2026 that, for the first time, provides wood-based materials with a reliable, functional, and design-flexible coating.

Asis will be presenting automation solutions for coating and surface processes at PaintExpo 2026 in Karlsruhe. The focus will be on retrofit concepts, partial powder coating, and software-supported process analyses.

An international workshop organized by the European Research Association for Thin Films (EFDS) addressed issues relating to the efficient control of plasma processes in surface technology. The presentations used current research and practical examples to demonstrate the key role played by modern…

Taniobis and JX Advanced Metals jointly received the Electronics Supplier Award from EMD Electronics. The award recognized their partnership in the field of electronic materials.

Audi is testing applications based on artificial intelligence for process monitoring and energy saving in the paint shop at its Neckarsulm site. The focus is on pretreatment, cathodic dip coating, and drying.

With the ATH 4506 M, Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions introduces the most powerful model in the series to date. The new turbomolecular pump is designed for high gas throughputs and addresses demanding applications such as semiconductor manufacturing, large-area coating, and space simulation.

With a comprehensive realignment, Fraunhofer LBF will bundle its expertise in materials, structures, and systems starting in 2026. The aim is to provide comprehensive support to industry partners in the development of reliable, durable, and recyclable products.