Surface news

Global responsibility for the plastics additives product line is now in the hands of Heike Buskies. She is responsible for the strategic development of the BYK plastics segment.

Plasmatreat is strengthening the sales team of its Spanish subsidiary Plasmatreat Iberia S.L. with two new employees. This will provide even closer support for interested parties and customers in the field of plasma pretreatment systems.

By acquiring a majority stake in the US company WBC Photonics, the German diode laser manufacturer is expanding its portfolio in the field of blue industrial diode lasers.

With EWM React, welding technology manufacturer EWM is launching a new welding process. Using active wire movement, the MIG/MAG process from EWM enables a high degree of control during automated welding.

The new Recognoil 3W is a compact device for checking the cleanliness of surfaces. The residual contamination from oils and greases is determined by measuring the fluorescence.

On September 12, Markus Steilemann, Chairman of the Board of Management of Covestro AG, is confirmed in his office as President of the VCI by the representatives of the member companies.

At the ZVO Surface Days, Marius Straub will explain how wastewater disposal costs can be halved. The H2O expert will give the presentation 'Combining economic efficiency and sustainability' on September 13 in Leipzig.

Pero, manufacturer of component cleaning systems, will be showcasing its latest developments for series production and professional parts cleaning at the AMB, EuroBlech and FMB trade fairs. The systems have been optimized to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

The materials expert Alleima has a high level of expertise in Nitinol, an elastic, fatigue-resistant material. Alleima also offers barrel and rack electroplating of wire and micro parts for medical technology.

The next CEC basic user training course on technical cleanliness will take place in the fall. The topic of the online training course on October 16 will be practical and effective consulting methods.

AI is still at the beginning of its development, but its enormous potential is already taking shape. However, AI as an instrument also harbors great risks. But is a future without AI even possible?

The new vertical pumps in the D43 series from Hendor have been specially developed for pre-treatment in the powder coating industry. During development, particular attention was paid to energy efficiency, durability and CO2 emissions.

The new environmentally friendly cleaning agents from IBS Scherer ensure work safety and remove even the heaviest oil, grease and industrial soiling.

The Qualitätsgemeinschaft Industriebeschichtung e.V. (QIB) once again invites you to its networking and lecture event 'Praxisforum Industriebeschichtung'. In November in Wetzlar, the focus will be on topics such as maintenance and optimization of the rinsing process.

Female (Sur)Faces is the name of the new network with which women from the electroplating and surface treatment industry want to strengthen the female forces in the industry. They presented themselves for the first time at the ZVO Surface Days.

Vapic GmbH offers cost-effective contract cleaning of components in mesh boxes. Thanks to a high degree of automation, the costs are 30 to 45 percent below standard market costs.

The deadline for submitting presentations for the 'European Coatings Show Conference 2025' is coming up soon. Organizer Vincentz Network is accepting proposals until 6 September.

Leybold has developed a vacuum solution for filling beer that is gentle on the waste water system and still ensures high hygiene standards.

Bodo Möller Chemie is organizing a specialist seminar for the metalworking industry in November. The TechDialog in Heidelberg will focus on current trends in surface technology.

To restore the original beauty of a wooden house, Cetol glazes were used to renovate the façade and wooden terrace. They provide lasting protection for the wooden components and restore the natural aesthetics with their matt finish.