Surface news

The SATAjet 100 B Black is a special edition from the paint spray gun manufacturer. It is used for the demanding application of primer and filler materials.

Dürr's training center in Bietigheim-Bissingen is now equipped with a sealing robot cell. Customers who use Dürr's sealing technology can train here under real conditions.

The ground-breaking ceremony for the new electroplating plant in Rinteln took place on June 17. Stüken is thus significantly expanding its technological portfolio.

A white paper from Ebbinghaus provides technical insights into PVC coatings. Including possible protection solutions for the industry.

The new side channel blower from SKVTechnik is an efficient solution for demanding extraction applications in industry. An IE3 motor has been integrated.

Andreas Winter successfully defended his Master's thesis at the TU Ilmenau. His investigations into chromium(III) electrolytes are highly relevant for technical applications.

The Beckers Group and Anodyne Chemistries are working together on renewable HHPA for coatings. HHPA is used for the production of coatings or epoxy hardeners.

Dürr AG has entered into an agreement with a subsidiary of Stellex Capital Management LLC (Stellex) on the sale of its environmental technology business.

ABB Robotics presented its vision of AI-supported and versatile robotics at the automatica trade fair with "Autonomous Versatile Robotics". In its concept, the mobile robot can plan and execute a wide range of tasks independently.

AI now also in thermal imaging technology: with "SuperScene" from Hikmicro, temperature, air or water leaks can be detected more quickly and inspected more intelligently. The algorithms can also be used in electronics.

The chemical distribution site in Traun is 100 percent CO₂ emission-free. Brenntag invested 1.5 million euros in the energy-efficient conversion.

Evonik Coating Additives presents the new, highly effective and long-lasting siloxane defoamer Tego Foamex 8051, which defoams effectively even at low concentrations.

The electronica Automotive Conference will take place for the first time in September 2025 as part of the IAA Mobility. The focus of the mobility platform is on electrification and sustainable mobility.

The new CTi LT pyrometer for stationary infrared pyrometry is characterized by high flexibility and long-term application possibilities.

This year's 33rd Industrial Component Cleaning Conference will once again offer space for a wide range of topics and discussions under the motto "Component Cleaning as Enabeling Technology - Fundamentals & Innovations for Greater Sustainability".

The current funding update, which is available on the ZVO funding platform in the member area of the ZVO website, focuses on funding for patents/industrial property rights.

Polytec, a specialist in optical measurement technology, is expanding its portfolio with a powerful system for thickness analysis: a terahertz measurement system from the Spanish manufacturer das-Nano.

Denios, a specialist in the safe storage and handling of hazardous substances, and the Finnish technology company Fentec will be working together in future on monitoring solutions and access systems.

The Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT in Aachen is developing new laser-based manufacturing technologies for optical components. These offer solutions for applications in medical technology, quantum technology and semiconductor manufacturing.

For six weeks, the focus was on young people, their prospects and mechanical engineering in a wide variety of activities designed to inspire enthusiasm for technology.