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FANUC And NVIDIA Drive the Next Generation of Industrial Automation with Physical AI

FANUC and NVIDIA are strengthening their strategic partnership to transform the industrial sector through the development of Physical AI and advanced simulation. The technological integration between both companies enables the creation of high-precision digital twins and the intuitive, real-time management of virtual factories.

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Vernici Caldart Presents 'Showcase Carbonio': the Sample Collection Dedicated to Coating Systems for Carbon Fibre

Vernici Caldart has recently introduced Showcase Carbonio, its new sample collection dedicated to coating systems for carbon fibre. It is a solution designed for professionals in the automotive, motorsport, cycling, marine, design, luxury, and industrial sectors, where aesthetics and performance must go hand in hand.

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DOLLMAR Achieves the 2026 EcoVadis Silver Medal for Sustainability

DOLLMAR announces it has been awarded the EcoVadis Silver Medal, an international recognition evaluating corporate sustainability performance.

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The Issue n. 100 of ipcm® International Paint&Coating Magazine Is Out Now!

Read the latest issue of the magazine dedicated to surface treatments and organic and inorganic finishes!

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PPG Excimer UV Coatings Receive 2026 Ringier Technology Innovation Award

PPG’s excimer ultraviolet (UV) coatings for consumer electronics combines durability with an ultra-matte finish.

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AkzoNobel Boosts European Aerospace Capacity with Major France Site Expansion

The redesigned workspace layout and optimised workflow organisation are expected to dramatically streamline production flows, positioning the Pamiers facility as a cornerstone of AkzoNobel’s European aerospace operations.

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BYK Introduces a New Sustainable Additive for Coatings

DISPERBYK-2180 is suitable for a wide range of applications, including architectural coatings, industrial coatings, and automotive OEM coatings. Besides these, the additive is also deployed in marine coating and corrosion protection. The underlying polycarboxylate-ether structure thus extends the available spectrum of potential solutions for the dispersion of inorganic pigments and fillers.

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Eisenmann GmbH Establishes New Subsidiary in Poland

By expanding its corporate presence in the growing Polish market, the Eisenmann Group is pursuing sustainable growth and strengthening its position as a reliable partner in the international coating industry.

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Poliefun Elects New Board of Directors: Luca Magagnin Confirmed as President

The Poliefun association's elective assembly was held on June 29, which renewed the association's positions for the new term.

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BASF Launches New Biomass-Balanced Additives for Architectural Coatings

The new arrivals, Dispex® AA 4145 MB, Rheovis® PU 1333 MB, and Rheovis® HS 1169 MB, are engineered to help coatings manufacturers reduce the product carbon footprint (PCF) of their formulations without compromising on quality or performance.

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LESTA: Automated Painting Robots for the Defense Industry

In the defense sector, automating painting processes is essential to ensure uniformity, consistent quality, and process control on critical components. Therefore, thanks to in-house expertise, Lesta can offer advanced solutions to automate the finishing processes of defense products.

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Steel Paint's Corrosion Protection System Protected a Composting Hall Crane

Stelcatec-LPR primer and Stelcatec-L-NT topcoat from Steelpaint will protect the crane from a highly corrosive environment.

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allnex to Establish First Asia-Pacific Sag Control Agent Production Facility in Thailand

The expansion aims to bolster supply resilience, significantly reduce lead times, and enhance customer service across APAC, currently the world's largest and fastest-growing automotive market.

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Eric Alström Is the New President and CEO Of Hempel

Eric Alström’s main role in the coatings sector is to transform Hempel into a faster, more high-tech competitor by applying his decades of heavy industrial experience. Rather than focusing on basic paint chemistry, he is there to accelerate the development of sustainable, friction-reducing coatings that help the maritime and wind energy sectors cut their carbon emissions.

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Orchid and Rösler Mark Ten Years of Automated Orthopaedic Implant Finishing

Operating across sites in the UK and the United States, the collaboration has systematically replaced traditional hand-polishing with advanced mechanical systems, drastically reducing cycle times and ensuring absolute repeatability in surface finishes.

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