Lower Consumption and Higher Quality
Oliver Bolk
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Surface treatment in the automotive industry is still a resource-intensive process. System suppliers are focusing all their efforts on reducing energy, water and paint consumption. This article highlights the progress that has been made towards developing resource-efficient automotive finishing processes, the challenges that still lie ahead and the areas with potential for improvement.