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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.
There will be a change of management in the industrial coatings division at the American coatings specialist PPG on January 1, 2025.
Moisture on electronic components can cause corrosion and short circuits. Reliable moisture protection is therefore essential for transportation by sea. ThoMar's SeaDry desiccant prevents moisture damage.
Bisphenol A (BPA) has been criticized for its (eco)toxicological properties as a component of food contact materials. Despite contradictory assessments, the European Commission has decided to ban it. The VdL is calling for clarification of the details.
Polymers made from renewable raw materials such as polylactide (PLA) offer a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based materials. Expandable PLA particle foams (EPLA) have been developed at the Fraunhofer ICT. They serve as a substitute for expandable polystyrene.
At € 35.0 billion, the steel manufacturer's sales in financial year 2023/2024 were seven percent down on the previous year due to the challenging market environment. Thyssenkrupp expands its APEX performance program and initiates restructuring measures in further areas
The PCA 200 mobile contact angle measuring device measures the surface energy during the coating process. The display shows the measured values within seconds.
In 2025, the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), one of the oldest technical universities in Germany, celebrates a milestone birthday: 200 years have passed since the founding of the Karlsruhe Polytechnic School.
Stricter regulations, the impending ban on bisphenol A and the threat of punitive tariffs on titanium dioxide pose major challenges for the surface industry. Read our latest top story to find out what measures companies can take now to remain competitive and how sustainability opens up new…
It is with great sadness that we bid farewell to Hartmut Herdin, a personality who shaped and promoted the parts cleaning and surface treatment industry in a way that few can claim. His work and commitment had a lasting influence on the industry.
Compressed air is considered an indispensable but very expensive form of energy. With efficient solutions from compressor manufacturer Boge, energy costs can be significantly reduced.
The compact and efficient open-air plasma system for the surface pre-treatment of EPDM/TPE profiles improves production processes in the automotive industry.
Igor Rudel has joined Managing Partner Franz Rieger as the new Co-Managing Director of Rieger Metallveredlung. He will help shape the strategic and operational direction of the company.
The new round of the DGO Young Talent Award has begun. It is still possible to nominate candidates until January 31. We are looking for outstanding student work.
At the practical forum for industrial coating, blasting experts presented the results of a year-long project on different blasting processes. Together with other members of the Quality Association for Industrial Coating (QIB), Vulkan Inox employees tested 13 different blasting media.
Cromax launches a new basecoat in Germany. The water-based basecoat system is a further development of the classic Cromax basecoat and promises high color accuracy.
The European paint association CEPE warns that punitive tariffs on Chinese imports will impair the competitiveness of the EU paint industry. It is calling for the EU Commission's proposals to be rejected.
Lufthansa Technik AG invests in a process-optimized painting center. Höcker Polytechnik GmbH is developing the concept for the resource-saving and high-quality painting workflow on site.