The winning coating formulation is based on polymer structures developed by the cooperation partner Cypris Materials from California. Instead of classic pigments, special polymer structures with a high proportion of renewable materials are used.
In the dynamic landscape of automotive manufacturing, one critical aspect that often remains unseen but significantly impacts both aesthetics and functionality is automotive coatings. This article delves into the definition of automotive coatings, the features favored by manufacturers, recent developments, expanding applications, and future trends in this vital sector.
Plasma pre-treatment is a crucial step for improving the quality and durability of automotive assemblies and components. It enhances the adhesion and compatibility of different materials that are used for encapsulation, printing, or painting processes. By applying plasma to the surface of low-energy materials, it removes contaminants and creates functional groups that increase the surface energy and reactivity.
The facility serves more than 100 automotive factories on different continents and offers customer services with the highest pioneering technology in the market.
Sports car manufacturer Lotus is automating its body painting facility at its British headquarters in Hethel, England, contracting with Dürr to install an automated paint shop boasting a number of efficient processes.
Dürr has been selected as the general contractor for construction of a paint shop in Chongqing, China. It is the first time that the seven-axis painting robot EcoRP E043i from Dürr's new generation of robots will be used in China.
BASF's Coatings division was awarded the Red Dot in the Materials and Surfaces category for its functional coating technology for passive temperature management.
