Berlin, 16 October, 2024 – Atotech, a leading surface finishing brand within the Materials Solutions Division of MKS Instruments, is proud to announce its participation at the IZB (Internationale Zulieferer Börse) 2024, which will take place from October 22 to 24, 2024, in Wolfsburg, Germany.
The International Suppliers Fair (IZB) 2024 is Europe’s leading trade show for the automotive supplier industry, attracting key decision-makers, top managers, and industry professionals from around the globe. Held at the headquarters of Volkswagen AG, the IZB has firmly established itself as a leading business and networking hub for the industry.
As a leading provider of surface finishing technologies, MKS’ Atotech offers cutting-edge solutions that span the full spectrum of decorative and functional surface finishing. This includes a broad array of trivalent decorative chromium processes that cater to trendsetting design options for decorative applications, advanced corrosion protection solutions, and processes for functional surfaces that enhance wear resistance and reduce friction. Additionally, MKS’ Atotech provides state-of-the-art paint pretreatment and support technologies tailored specifically for automotive applications.
For electric vehicle (EV), hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) battery components, MKS’ Atotech perfectly aligned surface finishing processes, from pretreatment to final sealing, ensuring optimized performance at every stage of production.
Our sustainable solutions help minimize the environmental impact of coating processes through reduced energy usage, enhanced efficiency, and lower waste generation. Highlights from our product range include Cr(VI)-free and non-PFAS decorative and functional coatings, addressing growing environmental and regulatory concerns. A standout offering is the TriChrome series, which provides innovative Cr(VI)-free alternatives to traditional bright chromium plating. These processes deliver superior finishes without compromising on aesthetics or durability.
We continue to push the boundaries of surface treatment innovation with Cr(VI)-free solutions that set new benchmarks in plating on plastics. The Covertron® 600 pretreatment system is a groundbreaking advancement in chrome-free etching for ABS and ABS/PC substrates.
Other notable innovations include the latest generation of two-component cleaning solutions that operate at significantly lower temperatures, reducing both energy consumption and carbon emissions for customers. In response to increasing concerns over PFAS, we are introducing non-PFAS base and topcoat products, which will be showcased at the upcoming event.
Our product highlights at the IZB 2024 are:
Covertron® 600 – Cr-free pretreatment for plastic metallization suitable for the ABS, ABS/PC, and 2K/3K/ selective materials that are currently produced with Cr(VI)-based processes.
TriChrome® Ice – Cr(VI)-free decorative chromium process with a sparkling bluish hue that accentuates clean and modern designs, a trivalent decorative chromium solution that is most similar to the pure, mirror-like color of a hexavalent chrome finish.
Fumalock® – Fluorine-free, non-PFOS, non-PFAS fume suppressant. Outperforms existing processes in NESHAP stack tests (2 to 4 times lower in Cr6+ emissions). EPA, CEPA and REACH compliant.
BluCr® – The safer and more sustainable alternative to hexavalent hard-chrome plating with low friction and good wear-resistance properties.
CuProtect® XL ‒ Cr(VI)-free post-treatment, operating at high speed in high current densities with short exposition times.
UniPrep® ‒ Long life, low temperature cleaning solutions, achieving superior cleaning performance with optimized operating cost and reduced energy demand.
Interlox® ‒ Zirconium-based conversion coatings and passivates for enhanced paint and adhesive bonding, offering peak corrosion performance and optimized operating cost.
Nichem® MP 1188 ‒ Mid-phosphorus electroless nickel solution, providing non-magnetic, highly corrosion resistant, and pit-free deposits for battery terminals and lead tabs and ensuring superior chemical and corrosion resistance.
Cupracid® Up ‒ Advanced copper plating solution, used as an intermediate layer between nickel strike or immersion copper layer and the top electromagnetic shielding nickel iron layer.
Visit our booth 1326 in hall 1 and learn about more sustainable technologies and meet our experts.
Conference: International Zuliefererbörse (IZB)
Date: October 22 ‒ 24, 2024
Booth no.: 1326, hall 1
Venue: Wolfsburg | Allerpark
For more information, please visit: Internationale Zuliefererbörse (IZB) 2024 (izb-online.com)