Pillar part incorporating NPAC’s technology adopted for Lexus LM Nippon Paint Automotive Coatings Co., Ltd. (NPAC, Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture) announced that a pillar part to which an in-mold coating technology for large automotive thermoplastic exterior parts is applied has been adopted for Toyota Motor Corporation’s Lexus LM. The in-mold coating technology was jointly developed by NPAC and Uchihamakasei Corp. (Uchihamakasei), a subsidi...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/08

Matched with motors with a speed of over 16,000rpm, the EDA27 enhances vehicle operating efficiency and driving experience. The housing-structural component integrated design reduces weight by 10% while ensuring structural strength and performance. The planetary gears and shafts adopt an anti-wear coating to ensure that the gears will not ablate even under harsh impact conditions, reducing vehicle usage costs. The EDA27 has a B10 lifetime of ove...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/02

Vietnam-based THACO Bus gradually strengthens presence in ASEAN markets Announced on June 27, 2025, THACO Bus has grown into Vietnam’s leading bus brand after two decades of development. Operating one of Southeast Asia’s largest bus plants and a dedicated R&D center, THACO employs advanced technologies such as robotic welding and ED coating to ensure durability and quality. With over 70% local content and intelligent management systems, it ma...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/01

ll create approximately 400 new jobs and produce components such as front and rear shock absorbers, suspension systems, anti-roll bars, and suspension arms. It will also be equipped with advanced technologies, including a 3,200-ton cold-cutting press, multiple welding systems, a corrosion-resistant coating line, and a 3D laser for shaping components. The facility will also utilize Industry 4.0 solutions.  Based on social media updates of the Min...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/25

eep Wagoneer S and the Recon from Stellantis, including trunk liners, wheel arches, aluminum brake splash guards, cross members, and other BIW components. It also builds a new plant in plant in San José Iturbide. It has a production space of 15,200 square meters. The plant has a state-of-the-art e-coating system. The system has a coating capacity of 15,000 square meters per day.  Based on KIRCHHOFF Automotive newsletter ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/19

CEO. The high-speed, cost-effective Kavian additive manufacturing platform elegantly integrates Sakuu’s innovative dry process manufacturing steps into an all-in-one tool to produce a complete lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery electrode using less than half of the factory footprint of conventional wet coating, drying, and calendering equipment.  Kavian’s novel process successfully dry prints cathodes and anodes of various chemistries: NCM, NCA, L...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/14

Dürr, Germany and GROB present concept factory for battery cell production at Battery Show Europe On June 3, Dürr and GROB announced that they will present a new concept factory for lithium-ion battery cells at the Battery Show Europe. Key technologies include a dry coating of the electrodes, which does not require a drying process, and powerful Z-folder technology for cell assembly with integrated notching. The Activated Dry Electrode process ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/05

inova, Italy: combining Comau’s automation expertise with Reinova’s Connective Engineering approach. Together, they aim to advance end-of-line (EOL) systems, data connectivity, and powertrain component validation to support the future of mobility. Dual-layer laser cladding system for brake disc coating: developed with Prima Additive by Sodick. The fully automated system uses laser tech, robotics, and additive manufacturing to enhance brake du...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

ent plant in Xinjiang, which will integrate the R&D, manufacturing, testing, and export of New Energy Vehicles. With a total floor area of around 265,000 square meters and a total investment amount of over CNY 1 billion, the plant is slated to contain functional areas for die-casting mold assembly, coating, final assembly, new vehicle trial production, energy security, environmental protection, and intelligent warehousing. Completion and commissi...

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ccelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in under 10 seconds. The vehicle also has an 18% smaller carbon footprint than the old model using eco-friendly parts. In-mould colour technology on specific components, whereby colour is applied directly during the injection moulding to reduce the CO2 emissions for the coating process compared to painting process, and seats made from recycled materials. It also has SakuraTouch fabric, which is animal-free and made fr...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/02

x from March 2026, will start the production of other products such as hydrogen. The company’s Kawasaki refining plant will also end production of acetonitrile, which will be supplied from its Korean subsidiary for the Japanese market. Asahi Kasei’s CHMA has been adopted for automotive body top coating material, and acrylic resin for automotive tail lamps and other products. In the fiscal year that ended in March 2025 (FY 2025), the affected ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/29

ACC begins equipment testing at second Billy-Berclau Gigafactory unit, France On May 21, ACC announced that the construction of the second unit at the Billy-Berclau Gigafactory (BBD2) in France is moving quickly. The first two mixing rooms are still being set up, while in the coating area, a walkway has been added to support large pipes for the NMP evaporation system, located next to the cathode furnace lines. A key milestone was reached in late ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/23

safety, performance, and sustainability. Innovation materials for semi-solid batteries: These support gel electrolytes, offering the easy manufacturing of liquid electrolytes with the safety and performance of solid-state batteries. Arkema will also feature its Kynar PVDF binder for dry electrode coating. This helps battery makers cut energy use and emissions. The company is building a dry coating lab in France to support this next-gen technolo...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/23

ons for corrosion protection, as well as key electrification technologies for thermal management, dielectric isolation, and battery fire protection. It will also showcase its latest safety and protection innovations. Additionally, PPG will also showcase a new mica-free battery fire protection (BFP) coating that offers both heat and blast protection with a more efficient application process. Based on PPG press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/20

Syensqo, Belgium to supply PEEK solutions for Volvo's 800V EV platform On May 13, Syensqo announced that it has been selected by Volvo Cars for their new 800V BEV platform. In the partnership, Syensqo will be delivering its Ajedium PEEK slot liner solutions and KetaSpire PEEK magnet wire coating to boost emotor performance, efficiency, and durability. Based on Syensqo social media update...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/19

ry cells perform just as well as those made with new, mined materials, proving that recycled cathodes can be a sustainable alternative. The tests also showed that Altilium’s EcoCathode material works just like commercial materials in battery production. It performed well in key steps like mixing, coating, and early testing, fitting easily into existing manufacturing processes. Additionally, the battery cells will now undergo comprehensive valid...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/14

StoreDot, Israel installs calendaring machine to boost XFC battery production at Herzliya facility On May 13, StoreDot announced that it has successfully integrated a new calendaring machine at its Herzliya pilot line facility. This advanced equipment enables the company to significantly increase production speed and improve the quality of electrodes after coating with precision and consistency. This upgrade highlights StoreDot’s commitment to ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/14

autonomous driving systems. The Zhimou front windshield glass can be integrated with an existing advanced driver assistance system to meet the reliability requirements for assembly solutions while balancing design aesthetics. Compatible with applications such as head-up displays and heat insulation coating films, the Zhimou front windshield glass is ready for mass production. (From a Fuyao Group press release dated May 6, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/13

South Korea’s Top Material participates in Forge Nano’s investment round Several South Korean media sources reported that South Korea’s secondary battery material manufacturer, Top Material Co., Ltd., has participated in the funding round for Forge Nano, Inc., a US-based nano-coating technology company. Forge Nano has developed a technology based on its atomic layer deposition (ALD) technology to apply atomic-level coating to the surface of...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/13

Kobe Steel and Panasonic Connect agree to jointly develop new arc welding techniques On May 7, Kobe Steel, Ltd. (Kobe Steel) and Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd. (Panasonic Connect) announced that they have reached an agreement on the joint development of new arc welding techniques and sales of new welding materials to help stabilize welding quality and improve electrodeposition coating for automobiles and motorcycles. The degree of difficulty in weld...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/08