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Electroplating and surface technology is suffering from the weak industrial economy. Economic development in the sector is heavily dependent on the economy as a whole, which has been on a downward trend since 2021 against the backdrop of geopolitical crises and misguided economic policies. The…

The new Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG) brings significant changes for all industrial surface technology companies. For the first time, SMEs are now also affected.

The EU's initiative to ban perfluorinated and polyfluorinated chemicals, PFAS for short, has been causing great uncertainty in the industry for some time. In fact, PFAS can hardly be adequately replaced in most applications. However, there are also exceptions where alternatives can actually be…

The world's leading trade fair for industrial painting technology took place for the second time from April 9 - 12, 2024 under the direction of Messe Leipzig. PaintExpo was able to increase considerably in terms of the number of visitors, the specific nature of the tasks and internationality.

Rethinking surface analysis: non-destructive laser-based acoustic analysis of surfaces on its way into industrial practice

In just under two weeks, the world's leading trade fair for industrial painting technology, PaintExpo, will kick off in Karlsruhe. The ninth edition will kick off with around 430 exhibitors from 25 countries and numerous technology and product premieres.

The German Aluminum Surface Finishing Association (VOA) has published its digital annual report for 2023/2024, which provides a detailed insight into the past financial year.

Around 300 visitors came to the congress center in Dresden, and there were also many participants from Switzerland and Austria. The agenda included many presentations on the topics of sustainability, energy savings and the CO2 footprint also played a central role. Several case studies and panel…

parts2clean will continue to pursue its market-oriented strategy following the strong trade fair result in 2023 and will switch to a two-year event cycle in odd-numbered calendar years. This was decided jointly by organizer FiT, the trade fair advisory board and exhibiting companies.

BREF STM - seven letters that have a decisive impact on the future of the surface treatment industry in Europe. The document "Best Available Techniques Reference SurfaceTreatment of Metals and Plastics" describes the current state of the art in Germany and ultimately at European level.

The requirements for the cleanliness of packaging and thus the protection against recontamination of components through packaging and transportation are increasing. The rapid shift towards e-mobility is having a major impact here.

With around 230 participants, the Industrial Coating Practice Forum at the Stadthalle in Wetzlar on November 16 and 17 was fully booked. 17 presentations on a wide range of topics awaited the participants.

It sounds like an understanding, but it is too early for relief regarding the restriction of chromium(VI) substances planned by ECHA and the EU Commission. Especially if the aim is to make the restriction comparable to that of PFAS, there is a risk of even more uncertainty and administrative…

The effects of a general ban on fluoropolymers would be very far-reaching, and in some cases considerable technological setbacks would also have to be expected. Even experts would find it difficult to assess the overall consequences. Another problem is that companies are often not informed in detail…

The mobility shift is fostering new trends in automotive colors that differ from the classic color spaces. The perception of the automobile is also becoming more product-oriented and, accordingly, new, more colorful color trends are emerging. In addition, AI is now also helping in the development of…

At what is now the third event since the end of the Corona lockdown, there was clearly more momentum than in previous years, despite a still very challenging economic environment. The highlight topic of High Purity met with a good response.

Despite a still difficult environment, the TV Surface Days took place this year in Berlin at its new location in the Hotel MOA with a good dynamic and also a remarkable spirit of optimism towards digitalization.

Regina Halmich, undefeated as a boxing pro for twelve years, knows how to hold her own - and not just in the ring. In this interview, she reveals how attitude and stamina lead to sustainable success - even in seemingly hopeless situations. Especially in the current very turbulent environment for our…

The requirements for technical cleanliness are increasing in many areas and no longer refer only to narrowly tolerated particulate contamination. Non-compliance or at least inconsistent compliance with the required cleanliness can result in enormous expense and also economic consequences. So what to…

Chrome components on vehicles are more sustainable than many think, especially because there are now processes suitable for series production to recycle them economically and completely. This is because, unlike foiled, painted or PVD-coated surfaces, chrome-plated components can be completely…