André Da Poian, Wagner Brasil
News Market

Wagner expands into South America

The coating technology specialist has opened a new subsidiary in Brazil to serve the South American market directly.

AkzoNobel indusrial and protective coating project.
News Best Practice

Coatings for major green energy project in China

Akzo Nobel is supplying protective coatings for wind power and chemical processing facilities at the world's largest integrated green hydrogen-ammonia-methanol project.

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UK Industry warns of gaps in chromium VI regulation

One year after long-term authorisation was granted under UK REACH, surface engineering specialists are raising concerns that inconsistent enforcement could undermine both environmental protections and...

Ulrich Tautz form Dürr
News Technology

Automation in Paint Shops: “Do not introduce too much technology”

How pre-selected packages make paint robots acessible for small companies.

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UV lamp that is used in paint shops for uv curing of coatings
News Market

UV curing: A future without mercury lamps?

What the possible end of UV mercury lamps could mean for coating technology.

News Market

AI-supported planning for paint shops

Axalta has announced a partnership with aspaara, a provider of AI-based optimisation solutions for planning and operational processes in paint shops.

Price increase ppg
News Market

PPG Implements Global Price Increase of up to 20%

The US coatings manufacturer has begun raising prices across its entire portfolio of paints, coatings and specialty products, citing volatility in petrochemical, energy and transportation markets.

Daifuku acquires Eisenmann
News Market

Eisenmann becomes part of the Daifuku Group

German based paint shop developer Eisenmann GmbH has announced that Daifuku (Japan) will acquire 100% of the shares in Eisenmann GmbH from its current shareholder, Nimbus Hands-on Investors (Netherlands). ...

News Market

A new platform for decision-makers in surface technology

Connecting the World of Industrial Coating: What this new platform is about and why you should not miss it!

AI programming of paint robots for industrial coaters.
News Technology

AI-supported robot programming lowers entry barriers

ABB Robotics integrates an AI assistant into its “RobotStudio” Suite, an offline programming and simulation software, which supports users in creating and optimizing painting programs through...