The summer is about to end, and it is time to get back to the dynamics of work and busy life. Let us take you on a smooth ride through the latest breakthroughs in coatings and finishes, so you know to warm up for the forthcoming challenges.
Hop on – we’re taking a quick tour of the coolest tech shaking up the industry this year by now.
Thickness with finesse. Start with Coatmaster’s product line that answers the age-old question, “Is this coating thick enough?” Their non-contact, non-destructive wet‑film technology measures coating thickness seconds after application and measures precisely on liquid and powder coatings, applied on aluminum, steel, and even carbon! That is the BIG news from coatmaster this season! The photothermal technique, which doesn’t care about angles or distance, brings a 10 –30% decrease in material spent on coating, could be integrated directly into your ERP system, and save your time and money can now be used efficiently on carbon fibers too.
Plants that go green. Italian surface‑finishing specialist Eurotherm earned an EcoVadis Bronze Medal, putting the company among the top 35 % of companies for sustainability. It is a well-earned prize, based on their low carbon footprint in production, high standards of sustainability, and, of course, zero emission coating lines they design and install. Eurotherm isn’t just walking the talk – it’s rolling out carbon-neutral production on a conveyor belt.
Decals, colors and quick fixes. While big machines steal the spotlight, decal specialist Posterama quietly introduced NWD water decals 2.0 that cure at just 60 °C That’s half the temperature some competitors use, saving energy and protecting sensitive frames. TIGER Coatings released its Trend Colors & Finishes 2025 collection, inspired by gemstones – think surfaces that shimmer like rubies and sapphires. TIGER also renewed its Climate Alliance membership and is running diversity and CO₂ workshops to keep sustainability on track. Duthoo Coating Concepts continues to tailor 20,000-plus color options – a perfect match to your color and can ship scratch‑repair aerosols and markers in 24 hours, keeping your line humming. And Berlac AG is on its track to compete with the most famous liquid paint suppliers to the market with quality, precision in services, and last but not least, diversity of products to every taste and need. Don’t wait, and check their latest B-II color trend selection.
Why does it all matter?
Each of these innovations abates waste, lowers energy use, or improves quality. Whether it’s measuring thickness in a flash, building zero-emission plants, finding greener decals and color solutions, the surface‑finishing industry is proving that sustainability and innovation can be both practical and fun. Who knew surface finishes could be so… polished?
