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AI is driving measurable efficiencies in the coatings industry, yet adoption remains exploratory, says Ioanna Tzortzi, associate specialist at Perstorp. In this interview, she shares insights into how AI optimises resin development, addresses data quality, and the potential for broader adoption.

The European Commission has approved the sale of BASF’s coatings division to the investment firm Carlyle. However, the approval comes with strict conditions to prevent distortions of competition.

At interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, IST METZ will be presenting a comprehensive portfolio of cutting-edge UV and LED curing systems in Hall 8, Stand B48, at the PrintCity joint stand.

IST America (ISTA), IST America, the North American division of global UV and LED light curing leader IST Metz, is proud to announce its participation in the National Coil Coating Association (NCCA) Fall Technical Meeting, taking place September 22 - 24, 2025, in Louisville, Kentucky.

In founding the new company “BYK do Brasil” and appointing Carlos Roberto C. Duarte Coelho as local Managing Director, BYK is sending out a clear signal on the growing importance of the South American market in the global context.

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Fraunhofer FEP has developed a new roll-to-roll production process for manufacturing metal-on-polymer current collectors. This technology enables the precise application of copper and aluminum layers onto polymer films to produce current collectors with electrical conductivity and thickness comparable to conventional metal foil-based current collectors. These results provide industry with a valuable basis for optimizing lithium-ion batteries.

Two students from the Freie Josef-Schwarz-Schule in Heilbronn have been awarded the prestigious ALTANA Special Prize in Chemistry during JUGEND GRÜNDET finals. The team impressed the jury with their innovative business idea for edible algae-based cups, designed to reduce plastic waste at sporting events. The official award ceremony took place yesterday during the national finals. in Stuttgart.