PaintExpo Karlsruhe – International trade platform for industrial coating technology

PaintExpo Karlsruhe is a globally recognized trade event for industrial coating technology, coating solutions, and surface technologies. Manufacturers, users, planners, and service providers from production, mechanical engineering, the automotive supply industry, aerospace, and other manufacturing sectors use this forum to learn about new processes, systems, and trends, compare technologies, and deepen business contacts.

Profile and focus of PaintExpo Karlsruhe

The focus is on equipment, processes, and innovative solutions for coating surfaces—from classic processes to digital, energy-efficient systems:

• Equipment and components for coating and painting processes
• Pumping, conveying, and application technologies
• Drying and curing systems
• Surface pretreatment, cleaning, and preparation processes
• Measuring and testing technology for paint thickness, adhesion, and surface quality
• Software and automation solutions for process control and efficiency

Target groups and specialist audience

The event is aimed at experts from many industrial sectors involved in painting, coating, or surface processes:

• Production and manufacturing managers from industrial companies
• Engineers for surface technology, process engineering, and automation
• Purchasers, decision-makers, and technicians for coating systems
• Manufacturers of systems, system components, and chemicals
• Consultants, planners, and process optimizers
• Trade associations, research institutions, and standardization bodies

Practical relevance, knowledge transfer, and demonstrations

Beyond pure product presentation, PaintExpo Karlsruhe offers a technical supporting program with lectures, demonstrations, and dialogue formats. The focus is on technological trends, best practice examples, and challenges in today's manufacturing practice:

• Workshops on process optimization and efficiency improvement
• Lectures on new materials, coating processes, and standards
• Live demonstrations of equipment and automation solutions
• Expert dialogues on digitalization, sustainability, and energy efficiency

Karlsruhe as a venue – transport links and functionality

The event will take place at the Karlsruhe Exhibition and Congress Center, which offers excellent transport links and professional infrastructure. Its central location in southwestern Germany makes it easy to reach from both within Germany and abroad and ensures short distances between exhibition areas, expert forums, and service areas.

Lasting significance for industrial coating technology

In an environment characterized by increasing automation, energy issues, new materials, and high quality requirements, PaintExpo Karlsruhe provides a compact overview of technologies and trends. It offers decision-makers an efficient market overview and a central meeting place for innovations, application experiences, and strategic partnerships. Further information can be found on the organizer's website: www.paintexpo.de