Lissmac has developed the SBM-L 1000 G1S2 and SBM-L 1500 G1S2 grinding and deburring machines for deburring and edge rounding both sides of punched, laser and fine plasma-cut blanks. The SBM-L offers the highest edge quality in the processing of steel, stainless steel and aluminium sheets. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/engraving-on-both-sides-in-one-operation-2467267.html
Joke Technology has developed an intelligent robot for deburring, grinding and light polishing. The highlight here is that it is a complete concept that derives the work steps and the appropriate design from the desired result. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/intelligent-robot-for-deburring-grinding-and-polishing-work-2467245.html
The rolling bearing in the rotors of wind turbines is exposed to enormous frictional forces. Innovative galvanic coatings can make rolling bearings so robust that housings and lubricants become superfluous. This could increase the energy efficiency of wind turbines by up to 30 percent. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/new-galvanic-coating-for-more-robust-rolling-bearing-rings-2466535.html
The IST International Surface Technology Newsletter informs you regularly about current news, reports and interviews in the field of surface technology.
In October, a team of 45 students from RWTH Aachen University and FH Aachen, Germany, will take part in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge 2019 in Australia for the second time with a new solar-powered racing car. On board are polyurethane raw materials for paints, which are tested under the harsh conditions in Australia. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/hardness-test-for-paints-during-solar-racing-in-the-outback-2466528.html
The European Association for Surface Treatment on Aluminium (Estal) addressed the topic of "Added Value on Aluminium" at the international congress in Istanbul from 18 to 21 September 2019. Thus, the high-quality, sustainably produced and attractive surface treatment of aluminium represents a clear added value for the viewer. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/estal-congress-discusses-handling-of-recycled-aluminium-2466522.html
The Surface Treatment global business unit of the Coatings division of BASF, operating under the Chemetall brand, has started construction of its surface treatment site in the Dushan Port Economic Development Zone of Pinghu, Zhejiang province, China. The new site is expected to commence operation in the first quarter of 2021. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/new-surface-treatment-site-for-chemetall-brand-in-pinghu-china-2462391.html
The powder coating manufacturer Kabe has developed a highly weather-resistant powder coating with NIR-reflecting properties for a vehicle of the Swiss Army, based on a proven powder coating system, which is ready for production within only six months. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/powder-coating-camouflages-military-vehicles-2453007.html
After revision, the updated version of the standard sheet VDMA 24388:2019-10 'Shot blasting technology - Fire and explosion protection' is available. For improved comprehensibility, the text has been editorially adapted from VDMA 24388:2012-07. In addition, the text has been translated into English. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/vdma-specification-on-shot-blasting-technology-fire-and-explosion-protection-published-2452369.html
Christophe Cazabeau, Senior Vice President, has been appointed head of the global business unit Surface Treatment of BASF's Coatings division, which operates under the Chemetall brand. Effective August 1, he succeeds Dr. Martin Jung, who led the Chemetall business since 2017. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/new-head-of-basf-s-global-surface-treatment-business-unit-2446224.html
Eisenmann SE, Böblingen, Germany, filed for insolvency on 29 July 2019. Applications were also filed with Eisenmann Anlagenbau GmbH & Co. KG, Eisenmann Lactec GmbH and ENisco GmbH & Co. KG. The insolvency proceedings are intended to accelerate the restructuring and strategic realignment programme of the Eisenmann Group which was launched in March 2019. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/eisenmann-applies-for-insolvency-proceedings-2445161.html
