VIDEO | Laser Curing Could Change Powder Coating Production
Need to Know
- Laser curing directs energy into the coating and substrate interface instead of heating an entire oven.
- IPG Photonics is working with PPG and Whirlpool to evaluate industrial applications.
- Developing powder coatings specifically for laser absorption could improve process efficiency.
Recorded live at the 2026 Coatings Trends & Technologies Summit, PCI Chief Editor Courtney Bassett talks with Chance Willis, Industrial Coatings Global Business Development Manager at IPG Photonics, about using lasers for powder coating surface preparation and curing.
Willis discusses the concept of a 15-minute powder coating line, the economics of replacing conventional processes and the role of PPG and Whirlpool in evaluating laser curing technology. He also explains why coatings designed for laser absorption could offer advantages for formulators and manufacturers.
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