More about Environmental Protection

05-12-2022

Citroën and BASF present all-electric concept vehicle

With the oli concept vehicle (all-ë), Citroën and BASF demonstrate that weight and resources can be saved through reduction and elimination. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/citroen-and-basf-present-all-electric-concept-vehicle-3291874.html

21-10-2022

Energy-saving and more sustainable baking of powder coatings

The development of energy costs and the increasing uncertainty regarding the supply of energy sources such as natural gas pose major challenges for the entire industry. This also affects powder coatings, which are chemically cured at higher temperatures. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/product-news/energy-saving-and-more-sustainable-baking-of-powder-coatings-3265997.html

29-09-2022

Fraunhofer IPA cooperates with Japanese mechanical engineering company Sugino

The German-Japanese network for research and industrialization of biopolymers is being expanded. At the end of July 2022, Fraunhofer IPA officially launched its collaboration with the Japanese mechanical engineering company Sugino at a symposium. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/fraunhofer-ipa-cooperates-with-japanese-mechanical-engineering-company-sugino-3247716.html

13-07-2022

Parts2clean: Component cleaning geared to the future

The realignment of entire industrial sectors and topics presents companies with changing challenges in industrial parts cleaning as well. This year's Parts2clean will show how these could be mastered. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/parts2clean-component-cleaning-geared-to-the-future-3198731.html

23-06-2022

BASF offers intermediates with low carbon footprint

BASF has calculated the individual carbon footprints for a large proportion of its chemical intermediates and is significantly below the global average. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/basf-offers-intermediates-with-low-carbon-footprint-3191032.html

21-06-2022

Automatica 2022 - Future-proof production with robotics and automation

Around 600 exhibitors will present solutions for the entire spectrum of automation at this year's Automatica, the world's leading trade fair for the sector. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/automatica-2022-future-proof-production-with-robotics-and-automation-3191018.html

16-11-2021

H2O China Has a New Managing Director

H2O China has a new managing director: Marcel Pfeifer takes over from Roland Lochner, who passed away in the summer after a serious illness, much to the regret of the company. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/h2o-china-has-a-new-managing-director-3056824.html

01-06-2021

Roadmap to Climate Neutrality

BASF is setting itself ambitious goals on the road to climate neutrality and aims to be climate neutral by 2050. The company is significantly increasing its medium-term reduction target for greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/roadmap-to-climate-neutrality-2894029.html

26-02-2021

Nitric acid free stain

Common mixed acid-based pickling systems are problematic due to the nitric acid used. Bonderite C-CP from Henkel offers a good alternative to the cost and environmental hurdles with the latest nitric acid-free cleaning technology. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/product-news/nitric-acid-free-stain-2859696.html

30-11-2020

clear coating with high gloss retention

By combining nanoparticles with a flexible resin network, the new Imron 2K High Durability clear coating from Axalta achieves anti-abrasive properties and ensures reliable surface protection even after months of use under the most severe weather conditions. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/product-news/clear-coating-with-high-gloss-retention-2688624.html