The German powder coating company Wandel is increasingly investing in automated systems to meet its customers’ growing requirements for high-quality surface finishes. The systems automatically record the contours of the workpieces and adjust the gun distances accordingly. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/more-efficient-application-with-automated-systems-2932698.html
Due to ever-changing vehicle and consumer preferences, car colors are in a constant state of flux. The results of a global study of the most popular colors are based on an analysis of manufacturer data from 2020 and are an indicator of current market trends. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/the-most-popular-car-colors-in-the-world-2932686.html
In June, BASF closed the divestiture of its global pigments business to the fine chemical company DIC after meeting clearance conditions. The purchase price on a cash and debt-free basis is €1.15 billion. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/basf-closes-divestiture-of-global-pigments-business-2929924.html
The IST International Surface Technology Newsletter informs you regularly about current news, reports and interviews in the field of surface technology.
The signal quality of a laser vibrometer measurement depends on the intensity of the backscattered light. While on optically smooth surfaces the laser light is reflected without loss, in practice measurement surfaces are optically rough. This is exactly where the Qtec technology comes in. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/multi-detector-principle-improves-signal-quality-2926051.html
A new compact interior painting station enables automotive manufacturers to reduce the size of their paint booths by one-third while saving costs and making automotive paint facilities more sustainable. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/compact-sustainable-and-versatile-2925755.html
To meet the increasing quality demands of its customers, a manufacturer of cabs, doors and subassemblies for heavy machinery wanted to improve the final quality and effectiveness of its painting processes. In addition, efficiency was to be increased and costs reduced. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/reduce-downtime-and-secure-profitability-2925741.html
The European paint, printing inks and artists’ colors industry is under increased pressure due to rising raw material prices. A complex combination of demand, capacity issues and a shortage of transportation resources for key raw materials is increasing uncertainty in the supply chain. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/coatings-industry-under-pressure-2925735.html
Clariant Pigments has expanded its new state-of-the-art pigments’ laboratory in Krugersdorp near Johannesburg. Opened in early 2021, the new facility services the emerging Middle East and Africa paints and coatings market. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/clariant-expands-pigments-laboratory-2915829.html
The aerospace company Turkish Aerospace is currently building a new high-tech production facility: 16 robots from Dürr will coat more than 50 different components in two highly automated paint shops in the future. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/duerr-supplies-16-robots-for-turkish-aerospace-2915826.html
Preparations are in full swing for the next edition of PaintExpo, the trade fair for industrial coating technology. Leipziger Messe is planning PaintExpo as a face-to-face trade fair in Karlsruhe from 26 to 29 April 2022. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/paintexpo-2022-registration-for-exhibitors-is-now-open-2915824.html
