Axalta and Dürr Partner on Automotive Digital Paint Technology
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA) and Dürr Systems AG have announced a strategic partnership to provide digital paint solutions for automotive manufacturers. The collaboration combines Axalta's NextJet™ technology with Dürr's robotics integration capabilities to enable precise, overspray-free paint application for light vehicle OEMs.
The partnership focuses on maskless application of paint for tutone and graphics, with Dürr serving as the robotics integrator for Axalta NextJet™. The agreement builds upon Axalta's existing partnership with Xaar announced in 2023, who will remain an integral part of the digital paint solutions offered to the OEM market.
Demonstrations of Axalta NextJet™ integrated with Dürr robotics have already commenced at Dürr's test center in Bietigheim, Germany.
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA) e Dürr Systems AG hanno annunciato una partnership strategica per fornire soluzioni di verniciatura digitale ai produttori di automobili. La collaborazione combina la tecnologia NextJet™ di Axalta con le capacità di integrazione robotica di Dürr per consentire un'applicazione di vernice precisa e priva di spruzzi per i produttori di veicoli leggeri (OEM).
La partnership si concentra sull'applicazione di vernice senza maschera per tutone e grafiche, con Dürr che funge da integratore robotico per Axalta NextJet™. L'accordo si basa sulla già esistente collaborazione di Axalta con Xaar, annunciata nel 2023, che rimarrà una parte integrante delle soluzioni di verniciatura digitale offerte al mercato OEM.
Le dimostrazioni dell'Axalta NextJet™ integrate con i robot di Dürr sono già iniziate presso il centro di prova di Dürr a Bietigheim, Germania.
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA) y Dürr Systems AG han anunciado una asociación estratégica para ofrecer soluciones de pintura digital a los fabricantes de automóviles. La colaboración combina la tecnología NextJet™ de Axalta con las capacidades de integración robótica de Dürr para permitir una aplicación de pintura precisa y libre de sobrepulverización para fabricantes de vehículos ligeros (OEM).
La asociación se centra en la aplicación de pintura sin máscara para tutone y gráficos, con Dürr actuando como integrador robótico para Axalta NextJet™. El acuerdo se basa en la asociación existente de Axalta con Xaar, anunciada en 2023, que seguirá siendo una parte integral de las soluciones de pintura digital ofrecidas al mercado OEM.
Las demostraciones de Axalta NextJet™ integradas con la robótica de Dürr ya han comenzado en el centro de pruebas de Dürr en Bietigheim, Alemania.
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA)와 Dürr Systems AG는 자동차 제조업체를 위한 디지털 도장 솔루션을 제공하기 위한 전략적 파트너십을 발표했습니다. 이 협업은 Axalta의 NextJet™ 기술과 Dürr의 로봇 통합 기능을 결합하여 경량 차량 OEM을 위한 정밀하고 오버스프레이 없는 도장 적용이 가능하도록 합니다.
파트너십은 투톤 및 그래픽을 위한 마스크 없는 도장 적용에 중점을 두고 있으며, Dürr는 Axalta NextJet™의 로봇 통합기로 활동합니다. 이 계약은 2023년에 발표된 Axalta와 Xaar 간의 기존 파트너십을 기반으로 하며, Xaar은 OEM 시장에 제공되는 디지털 도장 솔루션의 중요한 부분으로 남을 것입니다.
Axalta NextJet™과 Dürr 로봇이 통합된 시연은 이미 독일 비에티겔하임에 있는 Dürr의 테스트 센터에서 시작되었습니다.
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA) et Dürr Systems AG ont annoncé un partenariat stratégique pour fournir des solutions de peinture numérique aux fabricants automobiles. La collaboration combine la technologie NextJet™ d'Axalta avec les capacités d'intégration robotique de Dürr pour permettre une application de peinture précise et sans surpulvérisation pour les OEM de véhicules légers.
Le partenariat se concentre sur l'application de peinture sans masque pour les tutones et les graphismes, avec Dürr agissant en tant qu'intégrateur robotique pour Axalta NextJet™. L'accord s'appuie sur le partenariat existant d'Axalta avec Xaar, annoncé en 2023, qui restera une partie intégrante des solutions de peinture numérique proposées au marché OEM.
Des démonstrations de l'Axalta NextJet™ intégrée avec la robotique de Dürr ont déjà commencé au centre d'essai de Dürr à Bietigheim, en Allemagne.
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA) und Dürr Systems AG haben eine strategische Partnerschaft bekannt gegeben, um digitale Lackierlösungen für Automobilhersteller bereitzustellen. Die Zusammenarbeit vereint Axaltas NextJet™-Technologie mit Dürrs Robotik-Integrationsfähigkeiten, um eine präzise, overspray-freie Lackapplikation für leichte Fahrzeug-OEMs zu ermöglichen.
Der Schwerpunkt der Partnerschaft liegt auf der maskenlosen Applikation von Lack für Tutone und Grafiken, wobei Dürr als Robotik-Integrator für Axalta NextJet™ fungiert. Der Vertrag baut auf Axaltas bestehender Partnerschaft mit Xaar auf, die 2023 angekündigt wurde und weiterhin ein integraler Bestandteil der angebotenen digitalen Lackierlösungen für den OEM-Markt bleiben wird.
Die Demonstrationen von Axalta NextJet™, integriert mit Dürr-Robotik, haben bereits in Dürrs Testzentrum in Bietigheim, Deutschland, begonnen.
- Strategic partnership with leading robotics company Dürr expands market reach
- Technology integration enables precise paint application without overspray
- Demonstrations already underway at Dürr's test center
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The strategic partnership between Axalta and Dürr Systems AG marks a pivotal advancement in automotive coating technology that could reshape the industry's future. By combining Axalta's NextJet™ digital paint technology with Dürr's advanced robotics integration, this collaboration addresses several critical industry challenges and opportunities.
The overspray-free application technology represents a significant leap forward in automotive painting efficiency. Traditional spray painting methods typically result in 20-40% material waste due to overspray, while digital paint technology can dramatically reduce this waste, leading to substantial cost savings for OEMs. The precision placement capability is particularly valuable for the growing trend of personalization in the automotive industry, especially for two-tone finishes and complex graphics that traditionally require time-consuming masking processes.
From a market perspective, this partnership positions both companies advantageously in the rapidly evolving automotive finishing sector. The integration of Xaar's technology from their 2023 partnership creates a comprehensive solution that could become an industry standard. The ongoing demonstrations at Dürr's test center in Bietigheim suggest the technology is mature enough for commercial deployment, which could drive adoption among major OEMs looking to modernize their painting operations.
The environmental implications are significant - reduced paint waste and overspray mean lower volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions and decreased environmental impact. This aligns with increasingly stringent environmental regulations and OEMs' sustainability goals. Additionally, the precision application could enable new design possibilities that were previously impractical or cost-prohibitive, potentially influencing future vehicle aesthetics and customization options.
Strategic agreement brings together a leading coatings and a leading robotics company
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global coatings company, and Dürr Systems AG, a leading mechanical and plant engineering firm, have entered into a partnership to provide a digital paint solution, combining Axalta’s NextJet™ technology with Dürr’s robotics integration.
Digital paint, also referred to as overspray-free application, is an advanced paint application that allows for precise paint placement. Under the terms of the agreement, Dürr will serve as the robotics integrator for Axalta NextJet™ for light vehicle Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM).
“The maskless application of paint for tutone and graphics takes collaboration,” said Hadi Awada, President, 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, Dürr Systems AG, added “We 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. This agreement will enable our joint technology to come faster to market and meet the needs of our customers.”
This 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 that brought their unique capabilities together to offer solutions to light vehicle OEMs. Xaar will continue to be an integral part of the digital paint solutions that Axalta and Dürr will offer to the OEM market.
Demonstrations with Axalta NextJet™ on Dürr robotics have already begun at Dürr’s test center in Bietigheim, Germany. OEMs can reach out to their Dürr or Axalta representative for more information.
About Axalta
Axalta is a global leader in the coatings industry, providing customers with innovative, colorful, beautiful, and sustainable coatings solutions. From light vehicles, commercial vehicles and refinish applications to electric motors, building facades and other industrial applications, our coatings are designed to prevent corrosion, increase productivity, and enhance durability. With more than 150 years of experience in the coatings industry, the global team at Axalta continues to find ways to serve our more than 100,000 customers in over 140 countries better every day with the finest coatings, application systems and technology. For more information, visit axalta.com and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and @axalta on X.
About Dürr Group
The Dürr Group is one of the world's leading mechanical and plant engineering firms with particular expertise in the technology fields of automation, digitalization, and energy efficiency. Its products, systems, and services enable highly efficient and sustainable manufacturing processes for various industries. As of January 1, 2025, the former divisions Paint and Final Assembly Systems and Application Technology were merged to form the new Automotive division and to operate as Dürr Systems AG. The focus is on the planning and construction of paint shops as well as robots and products for the automated application of paint, sealants, and adhesives. Final assembly, testing, and filling technology for the automotive industry are further pillars of the company. In 2023, the Dürr Group generated sales of
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