Automation Brings Increased Efficiency

Digital Factory Develops Innovative IIoT Solutions

Dürr Systems AG

For the last year experts from different divisions within Dürr have been working together in the company's Digital Factory to develop digital solutions specifically for the automotive industry. In this interview, Dr Annabel Jondral, Senior Manager Business Development & Pre Sales Digital Solutions at Dürr Systems, explains the current status of the digital transformation. PDF-Download

The Paint Shops of the Future

ABB Automation GmbH

The combination of costly raw materials and high energy consumption makes painting one of the most expensive processes in vehicle production. In the factories of the future, digitalized systems, new technologies and resource-efficient, low-cost production processes will increase the efficiency of automotive finishing. PDF-Download

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Another Step Towards Resource Conservation

Dr. Ulrich Hönig

The thin layer technology is a good alternative to traditional zinc phosphating. But low temperature zinc phosphating processes also render similar results in conjunction with digital measurement and control technology, and they are also significantly more cost-effective and do not require any conversion work. PDF-Download

More Efficient Blasting Process in the Fettling Shop

Rösler Oberflächentechnik GmbH

By investing in a new wire mesh belt blast machine, upgrading its existing blast system and installing two new filter units and a manual blasting booth, a foundry has succeeded in improving the performance, cost-effectiveness and ergonomic design of its fettling shop. PDF-Download

Contactless Measurement of Multiple Paint Layers

Hans Jürgen Jüngling

System tests on automotive coatings show the advantages of using terahertz radiation for coating thickness measurement. It allows each individual coating applied to a carbody to be measured and checked non-destructively. Even when the substrate is plastic. PDF-Download

Maximising Process Control with Dense Phase Technology

Nordson Deutschland GmbH

Electrical cabinets usually spend years in one location and are frequently exposed to aggressive environments. For this reason, the powder coatings used on the outside of the cabinets must be able to withstand adverse conditions over a long period. PDF-Download

Glowing Prospects for Flat Matte Surfaces

Tiger Coatings GmbH & Co. KG

Flat matte coatings are one of the latest trends in architecture, automotive components, sports equipment and interior design. A new generation of flat matte powder coatings provides improved gloss stability even at different curing temperatures and on components with differing wall thicknesses. PDF-Download

Functional and Decorative

Brillux GmbH & Co. KG Industrielack

A high standard of cleanliness and a smart appearance are essential features of treatment units in the healthcare sector. A special powder coating with an antimicrobial effect provides reliable protection against bacteria on the surfaces and opens up a wide range of design options. PDF-Download

Simulations Improve the Efficiency of Convection Ovens

Dr. Alan Matschke

A wheel manufacturer looking for a cheaper alternative to its energy-intensive infrared pre-heating oven opted for a convection oven in its new paint shop that was designed and improved using heat transfer simulations. PDF-Download

High-Quality Corrosion Protection for Lightweight Components

Christian Lenzmann

Zinc flake coatings provide long-term corrosion protection for vehicle parts and help to reduce the overall weight of the vehicle. At the Automotive Center Südwestfalen investigations have been made into the potential for reducing the thickness of sheet metal and component walls. PDF-Download

Flexible Powder Coating Solution for Wheels

J. Wagner GmbH

The process of powder coating wheels in the automotive industry presents vehicle manufacturers with major challenges. A new flexible, extendable and extremely compact coating unit allows high-quality coatings to be applied to wheels using an automated process. PDF-Download

Energy-Efficient Conveyor System for Door and Window Components

Frank Berg

Paint shops for doors, gates and windows are in demand at present right across Europe. Compact, energy-efficient overhead conveyors are the ideal automated solution for transporting components through these paint shops. PDF-Download

Drying and Cooling after Vibratory Finishing

Harter GmbH

Heat pump based condensation drying is capable of complete and energy saving drying at temperatures much lower than conventional hot air systems. When combined with a cooling system the temperatures may be further reduced. PDF-Download

Efficient, Reliable and Environmentally Friendly Paint Stripping

Safety-Kleen Deutschland GmbH

A water-based chemical coating removal process has clear advantages over conventional procedures in terms of efficiency, environmental impact and health and safety considerations. The new process also makes it possible for manufacturing companies to bring this production phase in-house. PDF-Download

Cleaning Machines Networked in the Cloud

Ecoclean GmbH

With the advent of the fourth industrial revolution, digitisation and networking will increase the productivity and competitiveness of industrial production. A cloud solution has been developed to network cleaning machines, which, among other things, will improve the reliability of their processes and their overall effectiveness. PDF-Download

Manual Spraying with Increased Surface Coverage

Gema Switzerland GmbH

A new range of manual spray guns provides 110 kilovolts of charging capacity and 110 microamps of charging current at the press of a button. This additional power allows all types of coatings to be applied quickly and reliably. PDF-Download

Automated Loading of Plating Racks

Daniel Bürgermeister

Loading plating racks by hand is time-consuming and costly. Where production parts are being processed in large quantities, the use of a robot-controlled system can reduce cycle times and cut staff costs. PDF-Download

Coating Systems with Reduced VOCs

Emil Frei GmbH & Co. KG

The move from solvent-based to aqueous cleaning systems often involves high levels of investment. A range of new ultra-high-solid paints allows solvent use to be reduced significantly without the need to convert cleaning machines. PDF-Download