Awards
New tool can render paints in different environments
Paint manufacturer Beckers launches Beckry Vista, a simulation tool that uses a mix of environmental and product data to create a digital rendering that matches physical reality extremely close.
BMW uses biobased coatings in automotive production
The BMW Group is the first carmaker to place its trust in more sustainable automotive OEM coatings certified according to BASF’s biomass balance approach.
Robots paint art car without overspray
ABB Robotics has collaborated with two internationally renowned artists to create the world's first robot-painted art car. The over-spray-free “PixelPaint” technology perfectly reproduced the artists'...
Laser pre-treatment for corrosion protection
An interdisciplinary team of scientists at Oak Ridge State Laboratory (ORNL) in the USA is working on laser interference patterning (LIS) as a pretreatment method. The aim is to provide effective and durable...
Efficient lighting for paint shops
In many paint shops T8 fluorescent tubes are used to put workpieces to be sanded and coated in the right light. From 1 September 2023, however, this light source may no longer be traded, and plant operators...
Rail vehicle coatings – your opinion is needed
Ecolromat 2022 will soon open its doors in Berlin and international experts will meet to discuss innovations in rail vehicle coating. A current survey will help to learn more about the sector.
Turnkey-coating systems in focus
At PaintExpo, ASIS GmbH will be showing the complete range of its broad portfolio in surface technology. The focus of the presentation is on the topic of turnkey systems from a single source.
Startups and AkzoNobel plan collaboration
AkzoNobel recently announced that three startups signed their letters of intent to further collaborate with the paint and coatings manufacturer on sustainable business opportunities less than 24 hours...
PPG Opens powder coatings centre in Italy
PPG opened a new powder coating research and development centre in Milan, Italy. The facility’s expanded capabilities, which include a customer application centre, will enhance and accelerate powder...
Teknos participates in project to develop bio-based coatings
Coating manufacturer Teknos is participating in a project to develop bio-based binders and coatings as sustainable alternatives for fossil-based materials. The SUSBINCO project has been formed by a consortium...
Superior protection of the leading edge of rotor blades
Finnish paint manufacturer Teknos will be presenting sustainable coating solutions with concrete advantages in terms of appearance, functionality and economy at the leading PaintExpo trade fair in April....
Adler Lacke awarded for innovative sanding robot
Austrian coatings manufacturer Adler-Werk Lackfabrik has been awarded the Tyrolean Innovation Prize for the development of the sensitive sanding robot "Abramotion".
Elcometer Features New Abrasive Blast Machines
Elcometer will be showing their new range of entry-level abrasive blast equipment at PaintExpo in April. These Contractor Portable Abrasive Blast Machines are cost effective, easy to use and engineered...
Surface finishing and heat treatment now eligible for EU aid
The EU Commission has included industry 25.61 "Surface finishing and heat treatment" in the Annex to the new EU State Aid Guidelines. This means that companies from these economic sectors are now eligible...