IPCM n. 98, Vol. XVII, March, April 2026

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Editor's letter
- Editor's letter
  7
  by Alessia Venturi / ipcm
Analysis
- Turning hidden coating costs into competitive advantage
  10-14
  by ipcm
Brand new
Market close up
- The coating industry, between stability and new frontier
  20-22
  by ipcm
Advancements
- Application of FLG-LD in a polymer matrix in Dollcoat RS 103 and GP 107 nanotechnology-based pre-treatment products
  24-30
  by F. Aiello, G. Assanelli, L. Bonoldi, M. Bruscagin, M. Notari, André Bernasconi / Eni DowR&D, DN Chemicals Srl
Highlight of the month
- Idrotecnica renews its range of demineralisers: introducing the new Idro CA series
  32-33
  by ipcm
Powder Points
- Creating special effects in powder coatings: from formulation to sublimation
  34-36
  by Nathan Biller / The ChemQuest Group
Focus on technology
- Function, form, and space perception: the evolution of pergolas according to BT
  38-44
  by Giulia Gentile / ipcm
- From galvanising to coil coating: UNICOIL’s chrome-free strategy to compete in Europe
  46-52
  by Alessia Venturi / ipcm
- New coating line, new standards: superior quality, production continuity, operational safety, and streamlined maintenance for Cantoni & C.
  54-62
  by Monica Fumagalli / ipcm
- New Color, where revamping and digitalising a line made technology more universally accessible
  64-70
  by Monica Fumagalli / ipcm
Highlight of the month
- PaintExpo brings innovations and hottest trends to the international stage
  76-78
  by Christina Siebenhüner / Leipziger Messe GmbH
- Euroimpianti: half a century of innovation in coating systems
  80-84
  by ipcm
Focus on technology
- Automated application, water-based DTM coatings, and IR drying: DAB Pumps’ technical choices for the efficient, high-quality finishing of cast iron pumps
  86-92
  by Martina Stucchi / ipcm
Advancements
- ANODIKIT® Zone: from the world’s first compact anodising line to a proven industrial model
  94-96
  by ALSAN - Alvarez Schaer
Analysis
- Understanding the real drivers of coating economics and sustainability: HangOn’s Coating Cost Calculator takes a major leap
  98-102
  by Alessia Venturi / ipcm
Highlight of the month
- Global technology meets local expertise: the Dürr–ERMA partnership behind a high-efficiency coating line for glass bottles
  104-108
  by ipcm
Success stories
- Efficient paint mist separation with edrizzi® Cube in Cube at LEICHT Küchen
  110-112
  by ipcm
Brand new
- GSB International at Paint Expo 2026
  114
  by ipcm
- Sustainable rinse-water treatment with VACUDEST by H2O: quality, cost-efficiency and closed-loop water reuse in focus
  115
  by ipcm
- Coating solutions in all dimensions
  116
  by ipcm
- Why in-process temperature measurement matters in coating operations
  117
  by ipcm
- WAGNER at PaintExpo 2026: sustainable and smart solutions for the coating process
  118
  by ipcm
- Berizzi Srl will present its all-Italian technology for paint spraying and fluid transfer at PaintExpo 2026
  120-121
  by ipcm
- CE-compliant hooks and racks for safe coating processes
  122
  by ipcm
- AkzoNobel unveils next-generation powder innovations at PaintExpo 2026
  123
  by ipcm
Highlight of the month
- Decoral Coil will present the new frontier of colour matching at PaintExpo
  124-126
  by ipcm
- The growth strategy of Vernici Caldart
  128-130
  by ipcm
Focus on technology
- A conveyor designed to overcome the bottleneck in Decor Glass’ painting process
  132-136
  by Ilaria Paolomelo / ipcm
Highlight of the month
- A century of colour, progress and family spirit
  138-140
  by Oliver Zanner / FreiLacke - Emil Frei GmbH & Co. KG
Success stories
- New self-learning robots with VR Tracking technology: the next level of coating at Pentax Industries
  142-144
  by Federico Melideo / ipcm
Focus on technology
- A 5.0 coating plant to support WAMGROUP’s growth and manage its diversified production
  146-152
  by Ilaria Paolomelo / ipcm
- At Metalprogetti, preventive maintenance ensures high-quality, effective pre-treatment
  154-160
  by Monica Fumagalli / ipcm
Advancements
- Coating and waterproofing with polyurea
  162-164
  by Martha Jungwirth / b&m GmbH
Highlight of the month
- From catalysis to hydrogen: five decades of infrared innovation with Infragas
  166-168
  by Alessia Venturi / ipcm
Brand new
Focus on technology
- Officine Minelli: a new 24-metre coating booth for material handlers
  174-178
  by Martina Stucchi / ipcm
- Tecno 3FP’s growth continues with a new powder coating plant
  180-184
  by Ilaria Paolomelo / ipcm
Advancements
- ReBox: the new reusable filters for coating booths, designed for the ‘Sustainable Paintshop’
  186-189
  by Alessia Venturi / ipcm
Brand new
- Evonik extends strategic VISIOMER® methacrylates partnership with IMCD into the U.S
  190
  by ipcm
Focus on technology
- Classic car restoration: process integration and end-to-end quality control at Motor Classic
  192-195
  by Alessia Venturi / ipcm
Advancements
- Colouring with PVD: achieving premium decorative coatings with HiPIMS
  196-198
  by Simone Colombo / Kenosistec
Brand new
Advancements
- ITAMID FL560S: performance evaluation in high-solid epoxy DTM coatings
  202-204
  by Francesco Comparin / ddchem Srl
Highlight of the month
- Fire reaction and indoor air quality: new priorities for fire-retardant wood coatings
  206-208
  by ICRO COATINGS S.p.A.
Success stories
- World premiere: Dürr installs its Paint Shop of the Future for CEER
  210-212
  by ipcm
- CAT anticipates future challenges with a water-based coating line for automotive components
  214-216
  by ipcm
Colour study
- The Way of Sportin’ Life. Lechler’s Colour Design at Fuorisalone 2026: exploring the role of colour in sport-inspired living spaces
  218-220
  by ipcm
Highlight of the month
- How PVD meets demand for customisation and high-quality finishes in the decorative sector
  222-226
  by ipcm
- The secret to perfect coating? Effective masking
  228-229
  by ipcm
Success stories
- Interstuhl relies on Dürr products for seat surface coating
  230-231
  by ipcm
Ucif informs
- Industrial finishing is undergoing a paradigm shift
  232
  by Manuela Casali / UCIF
Meeting the industry
- The winners of the GI Awards 2026
  234
  by ipcm

IPCM n. 98, Vol. XVII, March, April 2026

IPCM

ipcm®_International Paint&Coating Magazine

Do you want to read the entire magazine?

Editor's letter

Analysis

Brand new

Market close up

Advancements

Highlight of the month

Powder Points

Focus on technology

Highlight of the month

Focus on technology

Advancements

Analysis

Highlight of the month

Success stories

Brand new

Highlight of the month

Focus on technology

Highlight of the month

Success stories

Focus on technology

Advancements

Highlight of the month

Brand new

Focus on technology

Advancements

Brand new

Focus on technology

Advancements

Brand new

Advancements

Highlight of the month

Success stories

Colour study

Highlight of the month

Success stories

Ucif informs

Meeting the industry

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