Surface news

The Holzapfel Group offers alkali-resistant, non-porous and chemically resistant coating systems for coating steel. This means that electrodes made of steel instead of copper can be used to produce hydrogen.

ABB invests in Engineering Software Steyr (ESS). The simulation software can be used to reduce costs and emissions in vehicle painting.

Dr.-Ing. Karl Busch GmbH, part of the Busch Group, has been awarded the Ecovadis Bronze Medal for its commitment to sustainability. The award underlines the importance that Busch attaches to ecological and social responsibility.

parts2clean 2025 will take place from October 7 to 9, 2025 at the Stuttgart Exhibition Centre. It offers a comprehensive spectrum of component and surface cleaning.

Weicon has developed a special sprayable epoxy resin system that effectively helps to prevent unwanted adhesion. It cures with virtually no shrinkage.

At ICE Europe 2025, Hönle will be showcasing a UV curing chamber with a water-cooled roller for uniform curing on sensitive materials such as technical films and for crosslinking silicones and hotmelt/PSA adhesives.

Panacol has developed a new UV adhesive. Vitralit UV E-2113 can be applied automatically to coil wires and solder joints and cures in seconds under UV light. This makes it ideal for securing commutators.

Denios SE from Bad Oeynhausen publishes its fourth sustainability report. It describes the sustainability strategy and activities for 2022/23.

2025 will be another test - and not just for the surface industry. Rising energy prices, volatile supply and regulatory changes are challenging the industry - in a difficult environment.

Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have developed a surface material that repels water almost completely. Possible applications include self-cleaning surfaces in cars or buildings.

Peter Leibinger is to become the new President of the Federation of German Industries (BDI). He will succeed Siegfried Russwurm (61) on January 1, 2025.

Wenglor presents a new series of light guiding sensors. The devices can be fitted with different sensor heads according to the modular principle and are suitable for applications where space is limited.

In the dispute over the regulation of PFAS, the ECHA is signaling initial openness to alternatives to a comprehensive ban. This is a positive signal for the industries that rely on PFAS.

Christopher Barner-Kowollik, an expert in macromolecular photochemistry, has been awarded the German Humboldt Professorship research prize. From next year, he will be conducting research into new materials and polymer-based systems at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT).

"So that you know" is the name of the initiative of the association 'More time for children', in which the ZVO is involved. It includes the creation of teaching materials for the surface coater apprenticeship.

Leuze is expanding its product portfolio with two new laser scanners for efficient contour measurement. The sensors scan in detail at a frequency of up to 80 Hz.

The workshop of the European Research Association for Thin Films (EFDS) on "Plasma, Catalysis & Thin Films for Conversion Processes" will take place on April 29-30 in Marl.

With the optoNCDT ILR3800-100, Micro-Epsilon presents a laser distance sensor that is characterized by high signal stability and precision on various surfaces.

Prof. Andrés Lasagni, co-founder of the Saarbrücken-based company SurFunction GmbH, has been included in the prestigious Photonics100 list for 2025.

According to a recent survey by the German Surface Finishing Association (Verband für die Oberflächenveredelung e. V. - VOA), more member companies are looking back on a more positive development in 2024 than expected. Nevertheless, the situation is rather mediocre to negative for most of them.