Dürr installed the EcoRP4 L033L/R in August 2026 and announced the milestone November 2.

One of the first models in the new robot generation, the system uses Dürr's EcoBell4 rotary atomizer technology for automated primer application.

"The 20,000th painting robot from Dürr represents decades of experience in automated painting. The fact that this milestone has been reached with one of the first models from our new EcoRP4 generation underlines our commitment to consistently combining innovation and proven technology," said Marcus Treppschuh, senior vice president, sales and marketing at Dürr.

Reducing Maintenance and Lifecycle Costs

Dürr developed the EcoRP4 platform to give automotive manufacturers greater flexibility in designing automated paint shops while simplifying maintenance.

The platform supports multiple installation configurations, including floor-mounted and tower-mounted systems.

It also accommodates linear-rail applications using the company's EcoRail X2 or EcoRail S2 systems.

Compared with the previous generation, Dürr streamlined the robot's mechanical design and reduced the number of components.

The company said these changes are intended to simplify maintenance requirements and lower lifecycle costs.

The platform retains established application technologies to maintain consistent painting performance.

Improving Paint Transfer Efficiency

Ford's new primer station incorporates several Dürr technologies designed to improve application efficiency and reduce material loss.

The EcoMCC3 A/B color changer works with Dürr's EcoBell4 Pro 2x1K rotary atomizer to reduce paint and rinsing-agent losses during application and color changes.

The system also uses Dürr's high-transfer-efficiency (HTE) process.

According to the company, HTE increases the proportion of applied coating material transferred to the vehicle body and reduces overspray.

The combination of application and atomization technologies is intended to lower material consumption and operating costs.

Dürr said the system can also reduce VOC emissions by limiting coating material losses.

The announcement did not provide quantified reductions in VOC emissions, coating consumption or operating costs for the Valencia installation.

A Long History in Automotive Painting

The delivery marks another milestone in Dürr's presence in Spain.

The company delivered its first painting robot to the Spanish market in 1998 and has continued supplying automotive manufacturing technology there.

The 20,000th robot delivery reflects the industry's growing reliance on automated application equipment for coating quality, material efficiency and production flexibility.

Dürr designs and supplies complete paint shops, final assembly systems and automation technologies for automotive and other industrial manufacturing applications.

The company also provides application equipment for sealing and adhesive technologies, along with digital systems for manufacturing process monitoring.

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