Laser Curing for Powder Coatings

In today’s manufacturing environment, staying competitive means producing more – faster, more efficiently, and with greater control. PhotoniCURE™, a laser-based curing system developed by IPG Phot onics for powder coating applications, offers a practical alternative to traditional curing methods. In partnership with IPG Photonics, we bring this technology to powder coating line, replacing large ovens and infrared systems with targeted laser energy applied directly to the coating layer. The result is faster curing, lower energy consumption, and improved consistency across every coated part. Using laser light in the near-infrared range, powder coatings are melted and cured exactly where they are applied – directly on the surface. The powder flows and chemically crosslinks to create durable, high-quality finishes in smooth, fine, or coarse textures, while curing times are reduced from 15–20 minutes to just minutes. Faster curing enables higher throughput, shorter production lines, and greater responsiveness to changing production demands. Laser curing supports modern, automated manufacturing through compact system design, inline integration, and precise process control. It allows manufacturers to simplify production layouts, increase output without expanding floor space, and adapt to new products or coating requirements, making it a future-ready solution for high-performance powder coating operations.

Learn more at the live demonstrations at booth 3420, every half hour.