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AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings to Showcase Latest Aerofleet Coatings Management Innovations at MRO Greater China 2026

AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings will be on Stand A3, showcasing how its data-driven insights and immersive VR training are helping shape modern aerospace operations.

26MAG

Evonik strengthens fast-cure epoxy offering in the Americas with Ancamine® 2868 and Ancamine® 2844 for challenging conditions

Ancamine® 2868 and Ancamine® 2844 advance coating performance by enabling rapid thin-film cure and fast property development, even at low temperatures and high humidity, while increasing formulation flexibility for demanding protective and marine coatings applications.

25MAG

Borchers Launches Borchi® Gen 0311 to Simplify Polyurethane Coatings Production

Borchi® Gen 0311 can simplify dispersion without sacrificing color strength or stability - thus helping formulators improve efficiency while maintaining the performance standards demanded in industrial polyurethane applications.

20MAG

Energy-Flexible Drying: Dürr Introduces Qflex Technology

Up to now, ovens used in automotive drying have always been designed for a specific heating method. Fluctuating energy prices, insecure supply, and ambitious CO₂ targets are increasing calls for more flexible systems. With its Qflex technology, Dürr introduces a new concept that enables a complete decoupling of all ovens from the heat source. This allows car manufacturers to use different energy sources or switch from one source to another in the future without structural changes to the oven.

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H2O GmbH Marks 40 Years of VACUDEST Innovation at Surface Technology Stuttgart

Over the three-day event, held from 5 to 7 May 2026, the company demonstrated how it continues to transform industrial wastewater into a valuable resource for global manufacturing.

18MAG

Sherwin-Williams Releases Anodite® Plus for Architectural Market

With 16 fresh colors, the ultra-matte series offers a smooth, low-gloss, metallic appearance designed to simulate the colors of anodizing — but with the added advantages of hiding surface imperfections and defects in the metal.

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FANUC Unveils Compact and Portable CRX-3iA Collaborative Robot

Weighing just 11 kg and offering a 692 mm reach, this ultra-lightweight robot can be carried single-handedly. Its design allows for effortless adjustment and seamless relocation into tight, confined workspaces. It automatically detects its installation angle and can be paired with a magnetic base, enabling mounting in any orientation without requiring screw fixings.

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Henkel Launches New Mid-Temperature Sealing Solution To Improve Anodizing Efficiency And Sustainability

With Bonderite M ED 11204, Henkel expands its aluminum anodizing portfolio with a new mid-temperature sealing technology designed to reduce energy consumption, CO₂ emissions, and water usage while simplifying production processes.

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BASF Launches Efka® PX 4720: Advancing Ultra-Matte UV Coatings

Designed for 100% solvent-free radiation-curing systems, the additive ensures that ultra-matte performance does not come at the cost of processability. Its primary applications include industrial coatings, and 3C coatings (Computer, Communication, and Consumer electronics).

13MAG

AkzoNobel Propels Aircraft Maintenance into The Future with New Drone Inspection Technology

AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings’ Iris CMX provides the objective data needed to strengthen predictive models and improve the speed and efficiency of inspections.

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Why Are Suction and Blowing Crucial Phases in Metal Coating?

Lesta provides an innovative robotic suction and blowing solution that eliminates residual water from complex metal parts, preventing coating defects and the need for manual intervention. By automating moisture removal, Lesta technology enhances coating quality while significantly reducing energy consumption and production lead times.

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SciTeeX and V+S – Vogel & Schemmann Strengthen Their Partnership: Where Innovation Meets Tradition

SciTeeX and V+S – Vogel & Schemmann Maschinen GmbH join engineering expertise and industrial manufacturing capabilities to develop integrated surface treatment solutions, enhancing quality, reliability, and project execution across the blasting sector.

07MAG

Dürr Unveils EcoRP4 – The New Frontier of Robotic Painting

The new EcoRP4 generation optimises accessibility and reduces operational costs for high-volume automotive painting.

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AkzoNobel Launches My Interpon Portal in Mexico and New Ready-To-Ship Interpon Range

The launch responds to increasing demand for speed, simplicity and reliability by integrating 24/7 digital ordering with immediate product availability. By combining digital access with ready-to-ship availability, AkzoNobel enables customers to respond faster to demand, reduce downtime and streamline procurement.

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FANUC to Unveil New CRX-3iA Cobot at Advanced Factories 2026

Under the slogan ‘Do you FANUC? Automation has a name’, the company will showcase a wide array of robotics and service solutions aimed at enhancing industrial efficiency, precision, and digitalisation.