Federico Melideo

Federico Melideo

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Teaching robots to paint with movements free from the robotic arm with Lesta GESTURE

Thanks to the use of cameras and sensors applied to the spray gun, the system allows the recording of the process in a 3D virtual environment and its replication with extreme fidelity on subsequent pieces in the real world. This solution is designed to improve productivity, reduce programming times, and simplify robotic teaching even in complex production environments.

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Industry Giants to Convene in Istanbul for PaintIstanbul 2026

With more than 10,000 international visitors expected, the three-day summit serves as a critical networking platform for sectors ranging from automotive and white goods manufacturing to furniture and hardware retail.

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Elementis to Unveil Sustainable Additive Breakthroughs at ACS 2026

Elementis focuses on responsible innovation and biobased solutions in Indianapolis. The company will be on hand throughout the event to discuss how these functional rheology technologies can help manufacturers reduce their carbon footprints while maintaining superior aesthetics.

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Argos Surface Technologies Appoints Paolo Asti as New Group CFO

The appointment aims to bolster financial governance and drive international expansion following the acquisition by EMK Capital.

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Leutenegger + Frei AG Advances Internationalisation and Strengthens Sales and Business Development

The expansion of its sales organisation and the creation of the new Business Development function are key steps in supporting this strategic direction.

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allnex Unveils Sustainable rPET Liquid Resins for Asia Pacific Market

With over 500 billion plastic bottles consumed annually, 80% of which end up in landfills or oceans, allnex is repurposing this waste into valuable materials for coatings.

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AkzoNobel Secures Contract to Coat Trio of New Baltic Ferries

This project is a collaboration between AkzoNobel, the Remontowa shipyard, and the operator Unity Line. To protect surfaces exposed to heavy mechanical loads, the car decks were coated with Interzone® 954GF, which is a specialised abrasion-resistant epoxy.

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GMA Garnet Group Bolsters Australian East Coast Operations

This integrated approach ensures consistent product quality and a dependable supply chain for surface preparation projects.

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Syensqo Materials Power NASA’s Historic Artemis II Mission

Syensqo has announced its vital contribution to the successful launch of NASA’s Artemis II mission, marking humanity’s first crewed flight toward the Moon in over half a century.

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PaintExpo 2026 To Showcase New Products, Live Demonstrations and Expert Knowledge Across the Industrial Coating Industry

Experience the latest technologies, processes and innovations in industrial coating first-hand at PaintExpo 2026, scheduled from 14t to 17th April.

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Akzonobel Expands My Interpon Portal with On-Demand Services to Boost Efficiency and Sustainability

AkzoNobel has enhanced its My Interpon Portal with a new range of on-demand services, giving powder coating customers across Europe faster access to technical support, testing and sustainability tools to improve efficiency and maintain high-performance production.

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Jens Luehring Appointed CEO of New Standalone BASF Coatings Business

By transitioning to a standalone model under Luehring’s leadership, the new entity aims to leverage its market-leading innovative technologies to pursue more agile growth outside the broader BASF Group structure.

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ChemQuest Strengthens Focus on APAC Specialty Chemicals Through Strategic Partnership

The new partnership aims to combine ChemQuest’s global expertise with PCI&KM’s local network, creating a one-stop strategic empowerment system to support enterprises across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.

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BASF Unveils World‑Scale Verbund Site in China - A New Milestone for Sustainable Chemical Production and Coatings Supply

Spanning 4 km², the site represents one of BASF’s most advanced industrial projects to date, enabling the company to serve a broad spectrum of end markets and reinforcing its role as a key supplier of raw materials and performance components for the coatings industry.

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The New Sustainable Competitiveness of Italian Industry: Water Energy’s Press Conference at the Senate

On March 25, 2026, in the Sala Nassirya at Palazzo Madama, seat of the Italian Senate, ipcm® was invited by Water Energy to take part in a technical session focused on industrial sustainability. The initiative, held as part of World Water Day activities, provided an important opportunity for discussion on industrial processes, water resource management, and energy efficiency, bringing together businesses, institutions, and academia.

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