Surface news

In the future, automatica and Laser World of Photonics will be held simultaneously. The joint two-year rhythm of the two leading trade fairs will begin in June 2023.

The engraving performance of the new compressed air engraving pen from Chicago Pneumatic is adjustable via the compressed air supply. It can therefore engrave glass, metal and stone with particular precision.

Mipa SE will take over the business of Süddeutsches Lackwerk Zelle GmbH on July 1, 2022. This has produced industrial paint systems, high-temperature paints and functional coatings under the "Wetterwart" brand since 1922.

Despite difficult economic circumstances due to the Corona pandemic and the armed conflict in the middle of Europe, the important surface trade fair was able to make a successful new start with around 3,000 visitors from Germany and the neighboring EU states. 220 exhibitors presented current trends…

New to the Axalta range is Plascoat pPA571 FR (flame retardant). The halogen-free anti-corrosion coating protects buildings, harmful fumes are eliminated.

At the general meeting of the Verband für die Oberflächenveredelung von Aluminium e. V. (VOA), the focus was on the election of a new chairman. Friedhelm U. Scholten (AnodiTec Hamburg GmbH) was elected.

Hamburg-based coatings manufacturer Mankiewicz impressed as a think tank in the 29th edition of the TOP 100 competition. The company was awarded the TOP 100 Seal 2022 and took third place in the category "Companies with more than 200 employees".

Micro Epsilon offers solutions for numerous measurement tasks in battery production. These include systems for determining the thickness of battery foils or foil coatings.

Buzil, a family-owned company based in Memmingen, Germany, wants to further expand its market position. To this end, it is now restructuring its international sales.

ThermaCote provides rapid thermal insulation. The acrylic resin solution with its microscopic ceramic particles is simply sprayed onto boilers, pipes or fittings at high pressure.

Under the title "Adhesion Optimization - AD Plasmas for Customized Functionalities, Sustainable Applications & New Materials", participants can expect interesting technical presentations and discussions.

A new silicone- and polyether-modified acrylate from BYK ensures good flow and high surface smoothness. At the same time, it reduces the surface tension of the liquid coating.

Vermes Microdispensing, manufacturer of microdispensing solutions, opens another location in the USA. Vermes is responding to the growing demand for industrial microdispensing solutions in the Midwest.

In coil coating, galvanizing or other coil processing applications, adphos drying and thermal processes contribute to a positive business result. They are efficient and low in emissions.

In May 2022, the German Society for Electroplating and Surface Technology held its 43rd Ulmer Gespräche. The focus was on the current challenges and opportunities for electrochemical processes and electroplating.

Walls and ceilings made of wood provide a pleasant living feeling in interiors. However, in order to maintain the friendly atmosphere of the room in the long term, wooden surfaces in the interior also need the right protection.

The parts2clean cleaning trade fair will take place in October 2022. Together with the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft and the Industrial Parts Cleaning Association, Deutsche Messe will also be organizing a specialist forum on all three days.

Together with B&W Tek, Metrohm Autolab offers solutions for battery, corrosion and electrocatalysis. In research, measurements can be performed during the reaction process.

Vehicles from all eras of automotive history were on display at the Retro Classics trade show in Stuttgart. For their owners, AkzoNobel carried out color measurements at the booth to determine the appropriate paint.