Axalta's NextJet™ automotive digital paint technology has been recognised as an Innovation to Watch in the 2025 Automotive News PACE Pilot Awards, highlighting its potential to revolutionise the automotive industry with sustainable, precise, and efficient digital painting solutions.
Axalta Coating Systems has announced that its digital paint technology Axalta NextJet™ has been named a 2025 Automotive News PACE Pilot Innovation. This recognition celebrates pre-commercial innovations in the automotive and future mobility sectors.
“Since we launched Axalta NextJet™ in 2023, our global team has demonstrated the power of collaboration in action, pairing our cutting-edge digital paint technology with inkjet and robotics manufacturing leaders. I’m excited to see how we continue to advance Axalta NextJet™ through our partnerships to drive greater productivity and sustainability for our customers,” has stated Hadi Awada, President Global Mobility Coatings at Axalta.
Axalta NextJet™ is a next-generation, sustainable digital paint technology for the automotive industry. This advancement allows for precise paint placement and offers design flexibility for two-tone finishes and graphics on vehicles. Axalta NextJet™ also eliminates the need for masking and can reduce labour, energy consumption, and waste while boosting productivity and efficiency rates. This can contribute to a 30% reduction in CO2 emissions and significant cost savings
for vehicle manufacturers.
“It is an honor to be recognized by the automotive industry signalling the importance of capturing innovations earlier in the development cycle that have the most potential for long-term impact. We’re proud to help our trusted OEM customers solve not only productivity challenges but also curate sustainable design,” has added Robert Roop, Chief Technology Officer of Axalta.
About Axalta
Axalta is a global supplier of coatings industry, providing customers with innovative, colourful, beautiful, and sustainable solutions. From light vehicles, commercial vehicles, and refinish applications to electric motors, building facades, and other industrial applications, Axalta’s coatings are designed to prevent corrosion, increase productivity, and enhance durability.