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Powder coatings demand is expected to increase by approximately 4.5% annually, while industrial coil coating ranks among the fastest-growing application areas in Ceresana’s latest global paints and coatings market study.
Introduced at MRO Europe 2026, the cloud-based system enables maintenance facilities and distributors to retrieve colour formulas and prepare aerospace coatings on site, supporting faster responses to aircraft repair requirements.
The process combines cathodic electrodeposition and powder coating. Improvements scheduled for 2026 focus on pretreatment control, powder storage and equipment cleaning.
The EcoRP4 robot applies primer to Ford Kuga bodies at the Spanish facility, combining fourth-generation robotics with application technologies designed to reduce material consumption, operating costs and VOC emissions.
Recovering value from waste does not begin at the treatment plant, but in the production department where it is generated. This is where much of the challenge of the industrial circular economy lies: in the ability to separate waste streams correctly, engage operators and organise processes so that waste can become a resource.
Cortec’s corrosion-inhibiting packaging paper has been used for more than a decade by an ammunition manufacturer in Southeast Asia to protect shotgun shells during storage. The applications illustrate the use of corrosion-inhibiting paper within ammunition packaging, with the aim of preserving metal components throughout extended storage and shipment.
Gema introduces OptiFlex® ProX, its next-generation manual powder coating series, combining TargetSpray and PowerBoost® technologies to deliver enhanced application precision, increased productivity, and superior coating quality.
PPG’s latest coating solutions - showcased at FABTECH Las Vegas 2026 - combine enhanced durability with smooth, high-quality finishes while meeting stringent performance requirements.
FreiLacke offers a wide selection of powder coatings available immediately from its LackLager warehouse.
Discover how Lesta automates the coating of large industrial components with customised robotic solutions designed to overcome complex production challenges.
Cortec® coating system helps automotive manufacturer postpone equipment replacement and achieve estimated savings of millions of dollars.
With APNR 2.0, Henkel aims to make no-rinse pretreatment an increasingly versatile solution for metal processors seeking to improve operational efficiency, reduce resource consumption, and meet evolving environmental requirements.
SurTec made its debut at WindEnergy Hamburg 2026, presenting its portfolio of chemical specialities for demanding surface applications in the wind energy industry.
The German company CAVISONIC Cleaning Solutions brings together established ultrasonic expertise, in-house transducer manufacturing and technology for new installations, retrofits and OEM applications.
According to project partners, the innovation proves that even optically complex, safety-relevant components can achieve robust, repeatable, and automated quality control directly on the factory floor.