Low-temperature cure electrocoats for automotive manufacturers
US coatings manufacturer PPG launches a suite of e-coat products that cure at lower temperatures than currently used technologies. The lower energy use can reduce CO2 emissions at manufacturing facilities....
Recycling of coated plastic components
A German research institute will start the joint company project "Sustainable refinement of plastics" in September 2023. The aim of the project is to reuse coated rejects and returns by means of recycling...
New online energy savings calculator for powder coatings
An openly accessible online energy savings calculator for users of powder coatings has been launched by AkzoNobel.
Innovative battery powered monorail transport system
With the battery-powered electrified monorail system, Pentanova CS GmbH wants plant operators enable to use self-generated energy in their production and logistics facilities.
PPG invests millions in global powder coating production
PPG announced a $44 million investment to upgrade five powder coating manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and Latin America. The projects are part of PPG’s efforts to expand its powder coatings offerings...
New Dürr atomizer generation for the sustainable the paint shop
With the new "EcoBell4" atomizer family, Dürr introduces an innovative application technology that achieves efficiencies of up to 98 % for clear coat.
Tour at IntAIRCOAT extended
The international aircraft coatings conference IntAIRCOAT just announced that the pre-conference tour now offers a visit to the Final Assembly Line of the A400M at Airbus Defence.
PPG introduces new powder primer series for high corrosion protection
PPG today announced the launch of the new “Envirocron Primeron” primer powder portfolio, designed to provide high corrosion resistance for metal substrates.
Measuring all coating layers simultaneously
Thanks to new sensors, Volkswagen obtains more detailed data on paint layer thickness.
Turkish EV-manufacturer with extremly modern paint shop
Turkeys first manufacturer of smart and connected electric vehicles is building a new Technology Campus to be one of the most environmentally friendly plants in Europe. Part of this is a brand new highly...
Coatings Shows in Gulf and Pacific region are calling for papers
Two new international coatings events by the organisers of the European Coatings Show are calling for papers.
BASF Coatings opens new technical venter in Shanghai
BASF Shanghai Coatings (BSC) announced the opening of its new technical centre building at the BSC Minhang site to better serve its OEM customers in China.
Successfull powder coating of non-metallic workpieces
Contract coater Brandt from Denmark just invested in new powder coating technology and is now able to apply powder coatings to non-metallic and heat sensitive substrates like plastics, wood or MDF.
IntAIRCOAT conference program published
The international conference will again take place in attendance in June 2023 and will bring together top experts from the aviation industry.