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IPCM n. 61, Vol. XI, 2020

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Editorial
Analysis

06-07
Reasons to Choose Only Original Spare Parts for Your Coating Systems
Original spare parts for coating systems, GEMA, DSEAR, ATEX
ipcm in review
Brand New

10
Classic Blue is PANTONE's Colour of the Year for 2020
classic blue, pantone, color of the year pantone 2020, color of the year 2020, pantone 19-4052

12
AkzoNobel's Powder Coatings Take Landmark Building to Another Level
akzonobel, varso tower, superdurable top coat D2525, primer interpon redox plus, interpon, redox, powder coatings for architecture, powder coatings for building
Success Stories

14-15
Dürr Chosen by BMW as General Contractor for Three Paint Shops in China and Hungary
Dürr, BMW, RoDip, rotational dip process, EcoBell3, EcoSupply P system, EcoDryScrubber, EcoDry X, EcoInCure oven, Ecopure TAR, automotive, digitalized coating plant
Brand New

16
Europolveri Launches a New ESD Primer
Europolveri, ESD primer, 6L4871153T0C0 ESD antistatic primer, AntiCorrosion 11 series, anticorrosion powder coatings, anticorrosion primer

17
Fortex Offers a Clean Room Liquid Coating Service
Fortex, Clean Room Liquid Coating, PVD technology, Kolzer, deposition of thin metal films, liquid coating of metallic components, liquid coatings of plastic components, liquid coatings of glass components
Raw Materials

18-24
High Performance Superwetting Agent for Waterborne Applications
Elementis, Superwetting Agent, Superwetting Agent for Waterborne coatings, SUPREAD 2059, increase wettability, wetting agent without silicone
Focus on Technology

26-30
Patina Collection: Aluminium, an Excellent Alternative to Corten Steel
Patina collection, replace steel with aluminum, COR-TEN effect, Patinoire, Adapta Color, Effervescent Earth, COR-TEN, powder coating with cor-ten effect
Innovations: Present & Future

32-35
The New Frontiers of Metal Pre-Treatment: The Organic Compounds of Phosphorus
Chemtec, PRONORTEC, technology based on organic phosphorus compounds for pre-treating metals, adhesion of microcrystalline phosphating, cataphoresis process, nanocoating,
Sustainability

36-42
Five on Five Interview: Sustainability According to the Industry Players_Part III
Sustainability in the coatings sector, AkzoNobel, BASF, Evonik, Perstorp, PPG, how to generate less CO2 with powder coatings, holistic sustainability approach, Finite Material Neutral, Colorful Communities, Voxar, world's first renewable Penta, AkzoNobel Cares
Brand New

44
INVADENTE: Francesca Torri's Brooch Sold at the Auction Organised by EOS Mktg&Communication
Invadente, EOSTENYEARS,#EOSTENYEARS

45
Honorary Title for A Man with Many Functions
IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems, Hubert Culik, Rembrandtin, Kansai Helios Coatings, honorary title FELLOW OF IMC FH KREMS

46
From Now On Applying 2K Coatings Becomes Even Easier
Verind, EcoDose 2K Easy, electronic dosing system, Direct Injection technology, IIoT, Industry 4.0
Focus on Technology

48-54
Robot Automation as Key Driver of Development: Robotic Painting Revolution at DeGeest Steel Works
DeGeest Steel Works, Robot Automation, Lesta, self programming robots, industrial robotics for painting, robotic liquid paint system, LestaUSA , painting robot
Innovations: Present & Future

56-58
Advanced Solutions for Cleaning, Conversion Coating and Chemical Paint Removal - A High Performance Systems Approach for Today's Paint Applicators
Atotech, removal of cured paint, UniPrep, UniPrep AC, Interlox, sustainable pre-treatment, maintenance of paint fixtures, Master Remover, sustainable paint stripping, paint stripping
Highlights of the Month

60-64
Thirty Years of Euro90: The Creation, Evolution, and Future of the Modular Coating System Concept
Euroimpianti, Euro90, Modular Coating System, coating systems for metal surfaces, Komby, Eurocar, 30 Years of Euro90
Focus on Technology

66-72
The Evolution of the Euro90 Modular System According to its Users' Needs: Vermetal's Case
Vermetal, Euro90, Euroimpianti, Euroimpianti's modular installation, contracting powder coating, powder coating, Eurocar, Komby, Fusion, Zeus Electrostatic System, coating guns with an automatic control module, AkzoNobel, Redox, Interpon Redox Plus AL258F, Industry 4.0
Highlights of the Month

74-76
The Future Belongs to Agile Companies
Dörken MKS-system, digitalization, sustainability, PROTEC, CD-COLOR
Brand New

78
AkzoNobel Opens New State-of-the-Art Colour Lab
AkzoNobel, Salcomix, state-of-the-art colour lab, liquid coatings, General Industry Liquid, Salcomix Paintfinder Cloud, ColorFinder
Sustainability

79
SONGWON Continues to Strengthen its Inhouse Sustainability Efforts
SONGWON, sustainability in the coating industry, sustainability
Brand New

80
Eisenmann Thermal Solutions: Reorganization Successfully Completed
Eisenmann Thermal Solution, ONEJOON, Joachim Exner, Eisenmann, ONEJOON Thermal Solutions, Dr. Beck & Partner
Focus on Technology

83-88
Circular Economy Applied to Waste Water Treatment: Casagrande's Turning Point
Casagrande, waste water treatment, Water Energy, circular economy, production of large-sized construction site equipment, HÜTTE-Bohrtechnik, HD Engineering , Wagner, sludge separator Skimmerflot 8000, sludge separator
Brand New

90
Dörken Days 2019: Expanding Expertise. Exchanging Experiences
Dörken MKS, Dörken Days 2019, The Corrosion College, DELTA-LUBE 50, corrosion protection event

91
Cabycal Designs Two Liquid Painting Lines for Lauak Group
Cabycal, Lauak Group, liquid coating for aeronautical industry, liquid coating for ducts, liquid coating for aluminium pipes, Sofitec, GAZC

92
The Portable Spectrophotometers' Development by Konica Minolta Sensing
Konica Minolta, portable spectrophotometers, CM-26d, CM-26dG, CM-25d, Digital Coor Data Management
Focus on Technology

94-102
Benzi & Di Terlizzi: An Overhead Conveyor Turns the Coating Line into a Highly Digitised System Capable of Integrating Subsequent Production Phases
Benzi & Di Terlizzi, Conveyors Nord, Trasmetal, CMA Robotics, Comaind, Graco, Franchi & Kim, PTO drive shafts for agricultural machines, industry 4.0, drive shafts, Henkel, Bonderite conversion product, one-layer direct-to-metal water-based two-component acrylic system, GR-630 ST 6-axis robots, GR-6160 ST 6-axis robots, Graco ProMix 2KE dispensers, electrostatic guns Graco Pro Xpc

104-110
Cataforesi Srl: A New Cataphoresis Line to Optimise Production while Ensuring High Quality
Cataforesi Srl, Silvi, Futura Convogliatori Aerei, cataphoresis plant, DAFER Srl, INVER-PRESS Srl, Wagner, Industry 4.0, KMU LOFT, SuperCube, automatic powder application booth, cataphoresis
Innovations: Present & Future

112-116
The Development of PVD Sputtering for Good-Looking, Functional, and Eco-Sustainable Chrome Plating Results
Kolzer, PVD sputtering, Good-Looking Functional and Eco-Sustainable Chrome Plating, chrome plating with PVD technologies, PVD systems, Kolzer Srl, Physical Vapour Deposition, chrome coating, pvd

118-119
Increase Throughput, Reduce Costs
FreiLacke, Fast-drying UHS systems, UltraHighSolids, UHS, high solid content coatings
Highlights of the Month

122
The DN Chemicals Group Expands Through the Acquisition of Kemmex
DN Chemicals, Kennex, metal pre-treatment, NoxorSokem Group, waste waterf treatment, surfaces pre-treatment, nanotechnologies, paint stripping
Brand New

124
Franchi & Kim Acquires the Colorificio Damiani Company and Becomes Estalia Performance Coatings
Franchi&Kim, Colorificio Damiani, Estalia Performance Coatings, industrial tinting systems

125
Business Unit PVB Technical Resin of Kuraray Europe Appointed Gurshranjit SINGH as Technical Product Manager of the Mowital®Brand
Kuraray Europe, PVB Technical Resin, polymers and synthetic microfibers, Mowital, polyvinyl butyral resins, Gurshranjit Singh, Kuraray POVAL
Focus on Technology

126-128
Speroni: Insourcing Paint Stripping for Better Hook Management
Speroni, paint stripping, paint stripping system K200, Teknox, hooks paint stripping, manufacturer cast iron electric pumps and electric motors

130-136
Finimetal: The Evolution of a Static Powder and Liquid Coating Plant for Workpieces of all Sizes
Finimetal, powder coating, liquid coating, Savim, static coating system with automatic part handling, contracting coating, coating of metal carpentry parts, coating of metal sheets
Art Within Surfaces

138-140
Materials Come to Life Through Colour: An Interview with Artist Le Rond
Le Rond, Giovanni Lamberti, EOS Mktg&Communication, FNA21+FG scuplture, relationship between art and industry
Specialized Training

142-145
A New Professional Training Course for Coating Technologists in Collaboration with ASP Mazzini
Coating Technologists, asp mazzini, training course
Art Within Surfaces

146
UNStudio and Monopol's 'The Coolest White' featured in State of Extremes, Design Museum Holon's Decennial Exhibition
UnStudio, Monopol, The Coolest White, Design Museum, State of Extremes, ultra-durable paint with fluoropolymer technology, coatings for architecture
Standards and Legislation - UCIF Informs

148
Italian Regulations: Environmental Declaration Form
MUD, Environmental Declaration Form, model for declaring the waste produced by economic activities, Simplified Waste Communication, Conai, Ministry for Environment, Land and Sea Protection, UCIF
Zoom on Events

152
CIE Srl's Christmas Dinner: A Special Occasion to Celebrate the Holidays
CIE Srl, MST Chemicals, ZLD systems, CIE Srl's Christmas Dinner, water treatment plants

154
Chemistry and Automotive 2019 Conference in Krakow
Chemistry and Automotive, conference on coating systems, MWM Engineering Group

155
Middle East Coatings Show Resumes its Original Format of Alternate Locations
Middle East Coating Show, MECS, Coatings Group, dmg events

156
SURCAR Presents: 2020 ASIAN CONGRESS
SURCAR, Surcar Asia, GEELY, Car Manufactures congress, congress for automotive industry, Equipment for Car Body Paint Finishing

158-159
Trend-Setting Solutions for Sustainable Painting Processes
PaintExpo, trade fair for industrial coating technologies, Sustainable Painting Processes

160-161
Encouraging Visiting Statistics Strengthen SFCHINA2019 As the Industry's Great Meeting Platform SFCHINA
SFCHINA, trade fair for surface finishing industry