Dürr Systems AG, part of the Dürr Group and operating globally in the automotive industry and other markets, specializing in painting technology, hosted its Open House 2026, an international customer event, from April 21-23, 2026. Under the theme ‘paint shop of the future – path to performance’, the machine and plant manufacturer presented a range of solutions designed to enhance flexibility and sustainability in paint shops. Dürr provided a comprehensive overview of all processes at its 13th Open House—combined with the latest technical innovations and solutions.

A Holistic View of the Paint Shop

Dürr presented its solutions for the entire paint shop process—from planning to implementation. “Increasing efficiency begins where the groundwork is laid for energy-saving processes, cost-effective layout concepts, and optimally coordinated interfaces. Key factors for cost savings are already present in the system planning phase,” emphasized Bruno Welsch, COO, Dürr Systems AG. “At the Open House, we demonstrated potential savings in space, energy, and investment costs using concrete examples.”

Dürr’s holistic approach has given rise to EcoQPower—an energy concept that, for the first time, views the paint shop as a fully integrated system. Heating and cooling flows are no longer used in isolation but are recovered and distributed via an integrated system—energy circulates instead of being lost. Particularly suitable for electrified paint shops, EcoQPower enables savings of around 25 percent and supports operators in achieving their CO₂ targets.

Digital control and analysis systems are becoming an increasingly important factor in optimizing plant performance. With the SCADA system DXQcontrol and DXQanalyze, Dürr presented  powerful central software solutions that control processes across the entire system while delivering data-driven insights to reduce downtime and sustainably increase overall plant effectiveness.

Using recent examples, Dürr demonstrated how to professionally manage and complete international construction sites on schedule—from international coordination and logistics at both the plant and site levels to regulatory frameworks.

Innovations for Sustainable Automotive Painting

Dürr is a leader in technology and continues to set new standards with its innovations for sustainable processes and reduced material consumption per painted vehicle body. “Our innovative strength is evident wherever technical progress creates measurable benefits. This is precisely what our innovations deliver: more efficient process steps, reduced energy consumption, and solutions that ensure our customers remain competitive in the long term,” explained Dr Lars Friedrich, CEO, Dürr Systems AG.

Further Development in VBH/KTL: The successful RoDip E rotary dip coating process has been further developed into RoDip Ezy. It allows for a curved line layout, eliminates the need for separate turntables, and significantly simplifies installation and access.

Improved energy efficiency in the most energy-intensive process step: In the drying stage, Dürr is establishing new standards with energy-flexible systems such as EcoInCure and EcoSmartCure. They combine precise temperature control with centralized heating technology. Heat is applied where it is precisely where needed, significantly reducing energy consumption per body.

Booth technology reimagined: The modular booth concept EcoProBooth delivers additional savings; with its parallel booth layout, short air paths, and a recirculation rate of 95 percent, it requires up to 80 percent less energy than a conventional wet separation system.

New Levels of Flexibility in Application and Customization

With the highly efficient EcoBell4 HTE atomizer, Dürr reduces overspray, enabling even more compact booth layouts. Furthermore, the new EcoRP4 robot generation offers improved accessibility thanks to optimized arm geometry and ensures precise coating results with high flexibility.

In addition to the EcoPaintJet Pro for overspray-free two-tone application without masking, Dürr introduced the EcoNextJet. It allows for the application of high-resolution custom graphics via digital printing directly onto the body.

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