Surface news

Compair has expanded its range of oil-free DX screw compressors. Compared to the industry standard, the new models offer up to 14 % higher energy efficiency and up to 9 % higher delivery rates.

According to estimates by the German Steel and Metal Processing Association (WSM), 41% of steel and metal processors could be affected by redundancies. This includes well-paid industrial jobs at all skill levels.

Martin Lindqvist succeeds Jens Alder as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Swiss Steel Group. Jens Alder will hold the position of Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Swiss Steel Group.

The Dutch industrial pump manufacturer Verder has acquired the German Sauermann Group. With this step, Verder is further expanding its product portfolio and strengthening its position in the industry.

The Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA in Stuttgart is hosting an in-person event on November 26, 2024. Experts will provide guidance on the path to digitalization in the electroplating industry.

The one-coat paint simplifies series painting, has a high level of light reflection and creates a unique effect at the same time. Curing at low temperatures reduces energy consumption during vehicle production

Edur introduces a digital product card for its pumps. A QR code provides the pump's technical data in a structured way and in real time.

The frequency-controlled refrigeration compressor and the speed-controlled fan of the new refrigeration dryer ensure optimum operation adapted to actual requirements. The new models are also climate-friendly.

In mid-October, Audi celebrated the inauguration of the new building, including the base coat line, with more than 200 invited guests from politics and the press as well as company employees and suppliers. The new base coat line is characterized by sustainable concepts, including thin-layer…

CDU state leader Manuel Hagel was a guest at Dürr. He took the opportunity to discuss the need for relief and reforms with CEO Dr. Jochen Weyrauch

OVE Plasmatec GmbH, which specializes in the surface finishing of elastomers, uses the low-pressure plasma process to clean elastomer seals in accordance with the regulations and standards for technical cleanliness.

The sales team at drying specialist Harter is growing: the technically experienced Nicolas Arnusch is moving from design to sales.

Bastian Herfel is moving from fittings manufacturer Grohe to the German Paint and Printing Ink Industry Association (VdL). In October, he took over the position of Economics and Finance Officer from Christoph Maier.

With its comprehensive range of probes and measuring devices, measurement technology specialist List-Magnetik demonstrates how reliable coating thickness measurements can be carried out even in narrow pipes.

The Technische Berufskolleg Solingen (TBK) is opening its doors to visitors on November 15. Among other things, the TBK offers the surface coater (m/f/d) training course.

Inspired by the street art scene, Sata presents a paint spray gun in a limited edition. The collector's item is highly precise and an eye-catcher in any workshop. It is the last special edition of the SATAjet X 5500.

With around 20,000 visitors, Aluminium set a new visitor record from October 8 to 10, 2024. The surface finishing industry, as part of the international value chain for the material aluminum, is cautiously optimistic.

Deloro presents alloys for additive manufacturing at the Formnext 2024 trade fair. They are characterized by biocompatibility and high corrosion and wear resistance.

Customer restraint due to a slowing global economy and geopolitical uncertainties led to a 3.6 percent drop in sales at Trumpf to 5.2 billion euros.