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Image of Metallic Effect Pigment Orientation Agent, colour green and yellow

06GIU

Elementis Launches THIXATROL® 5050W – Metallic Effect Pigment Orientation Agent

The newly-developed pigment from Elementis will offer ideal balance between visual impact and formulation efficiency.

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05GIU

Venator Launches New TMP- and TME-Free TIOXIDE® TR85 Pigment Optimised for Coatings Applications

This launch marks the second product in Venator’s growing portfolio of TMP- and TME-free pigments, following the introduction of TIOXIDE® TR81 earlier this year.

04GIU

Huntsman Expands Automotive Portfolio with Intumescent Coating for EV Fire Protection

Huntsman’s POLYRESYST® EV5005 system is a fast-curing, spray-applied polyurethane solution, offering robust mechanical strength, hydrolytic stability, and abrasion resistance.

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04GIU

Dürr and GROB Unveil Next-Generation Concept Factory for Battery Cell Production at Battery Show Europe 2025

The lithium-ion battery cell production factory developed by Dürr and GROB enables a 50% reduction in space and energy consumption, thanks to groundbreaking dry coating and Z-folder technologies.

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Paint inspection 4.0: machine vision and artificial intelligence for a flawless finish

Automation, machine vision, and artificial intelligence are redefining surface quality inspection in the automotive paint process.

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Dürr Delivers Milestone 19,000th Painting Robot to BYD’s First European Factory

This milestone delivery highlights Dürr’s role as a key partner in the evolution of electric vehicle production, combining innovation, sustainability, and global collaboration.

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AkzoNobel Unveils Innovative Sunscreen Coating to Transform Urban Cooling

Developed by AkzoNobel’s Decorative Paints business, the new system features a radiative cooling topcoat and a thermal radiation barrier mid-coat, functioning like a high-tech sunscreen for buildings.

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Arkema Unveils Advanced Materials Portfolio for Next-Generation Semi-Solid Batteries at Battery Show 2025

Arkema’s participation at Battery Show Europe 2025 highlights its commitment to driving innovation and sustainability within the battery industry’s evolving landscape.

Image of: CLEAR ESS&RE SOFT from Lechler

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Lechler Launches CLEAR ESS&RE SOFT: Sustainability and Sensoriality for The Design and Automotive Industry

With the launch of CLEAR ESS&RE SOFT, Lechler extends the ESS&RE line and reaffirms its commitment to sustainable innovation, without compromising on quality.

Photo: X-Rite’s CiF3200 Spectrophotometer

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X-Rite Unveils CiF3200 Imaging Benchtop Spectrophotometer for Precision Colour Measurement of Small Components

X-Rite’s CiF3200 enables manufacturers to establish and share digital colour standards for small components, enhancing quality control processes and minimising rework. It is ideally suited to applications where precision, consistency, and detail are critical—such as in luxury goods, consumer electronics, and plastic component manufacturing.

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Adapta Unveils Vintage Collection: A Nostalgic Nod to Mid-Century Design with Modern Performance

With the Vintage Collection, Adapta invites designers and manufacturers to rediscover the emotional resonance of colour, bringing the soul of the past into today’s designs, as well as offering a sustainable, high-performance solution for the future.

waterbornphoto: e inkjet ink receptive coatings

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Evonik Unveils New AERODISP® Dispersions to Enhance Dot Sharpness and Resolution in Inkjet Receptive Coatings

This innovation from Evonik reinforces its commitment to supporting the digital printing industry with cutting-edge solutions that improve print clarity, substrate compatibility, and overall coating performance.

Advanced Analytics Smart AC is a new module of the DXQequipment.analytics software developed by Dürr for acquiring, evaluating, and visualizing robot and process data. To support more sustainable operation of supply air systems, Smart AC can be integrated into both new and existing systems

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Dürr’s DXQ Solution Cuts Energy Use with Smarter Temperature and Humidity Control

The newly developed software module from Dürr is significantly reducing energy consumption in automotive paint shops by enhancing the flexibility and responsiveness of temperature and humidity control systems. This latest innovation offers a sustainable and cost-effective solution for paint shop operators looking to optimise efficiency and reduce environmental impact.

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Anochrome Unveils PFAS-Free Coating Solution for Wind Energy Sector

The introduction of this PFAS-free solution reinforces Anochrome’s commitment to providing environmentally conscious coating technologies for sectors including wind energy, oil and gas, marine, and infrastructure.

DZS 600 and DZS 1200 VSD+ Vacuum Pumps of atlas copco

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Atlas Copco Introduces Advanced Coating Technology in DZS 600 and DZS 1200 VSD+ Vacuum Pumps

These vacuum pumps from Atlas Copco provide reliable, oil-free operation, as well as designed with enhanced coatings to extend the lifespan of critical components.