Axalta Coating and Dürr Systems AG have partnered to provide a digital paint solution. The solution combines Axalta’s NextJet technology with Dürr’s robotics integration.
Hadi AwadaDigital paint, an overspray-free application, is an advanced application that allows precise paint placement. Under the agreement, Dürr will be the robotics integrator for Axalta NextJet for light vehicle original equipment manufacturers (OEM).
“The maskless application of paint for two-tone and graphics takes collaboration,” says Hadi Awada, President of Global Mobility Coatings, Axalta. “Through our partnership with Dürr, we can better serve OEM customers, building on Axalta’s coatings know-how and Dürr’s robotics integration. Together, we are driving the future of digital paint technology.”
Dr. Lars Friedrich, CEO of Dürr Systems AG, says they are excited to collaborate with Axalta on the next generation of digital paint.
“As a pioneer in the field of overspray-free application, Dürr understands the requirements that OEMs demand for individual designs on their vehicles,” Friedrich says. “This agreement will enable our joint technology to come faster to market and meet the needs of our customers.”
Dr. Lars FriedrichThis partnership leverages the digital paint expertise Axalta and Dürr have each cultivated over recent years. In 2023, Axalta and Xaar announced their digital paint partnership, which brought their unique capabilities together to offer solutions to light vehicle OEMs. Xaar will remain integral to the digital paint solutions Axalta and Dürr offer to the OEM market.
Demonstrations with Axalta NextJet on Dürr robotics have already begun at Dürr’s test center in Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany. OEMs can reach out to their Dürr or Axalta representative for more information.
Axalta provides coating solutions to the finishing industry. Its coatings are designed to prevent corrosion, increase productivity, and enhance durability in light vehicles, commercial vehicles, refinish applications, electric motors, building facades, and other industrial applications. Visit www.axalta.com.
The Dürr Group is a mechanical and plant engineering firm with automation, digitalization, and energy efficiency expertise. Visit www.durr.com.