360° Automation for Perfect Surface Technology
Retrofit, Partial Coating, and Surface Analytics AI as Trade Show Highlights
ASIS presents itself as an automation expert for perfect surfaces and will showcase a refined range of services, technology partnerships, an expanded service portfolio, and sustainable product innovations at PaintExpo in Karlsruhe from April 14 to 17, 2026.
Visitors will experience ASIS’s proven 360° program—from coating and quality assurance through surface finishing to simulation and virtual commissioning. In this way, ASIS makes it possible to automate complex processes for which no standard solutions previously existed.
Retrofit – Modernize Instead of Building New
ASIS demonstrates how operators of existing paint and powder coating systems can use retrofits to specifically increase productivity, energy efficiency, availability, and safety—from PLC and software upgrades to sensor technology and visualization, all the way to automation and digital networking. Supported by digital pre-acceptance testing, 3D scans, and simulation, this approach enables transparent data flows, rapid commissioning, and long-term process reliability.
Retrofitting extends the service life of existing equipment, reduces resource consumption compared to new systems, and lays the foundation for data-driven optimization and modern maintenance and analysis concepts.
Partial Coating—Automated, Precise, and Without Manual Labor
ASIS presents a fully automated solution for partial powder coating that completely replaces manual steps. The system includes automated stencil pulling, flexible masking techniques, robot-based coating, and targeted powder extraction—all designed to ensure reproducible quality, short cycle times, and high material efficiency.
Reusable masks, chemical-free cleaning, and powder recovery save resources and reduce operating costs. In addition, automated demasking and laser-based cleaning ensure sharp-edged results even with complex contours.
Virtual Factory – Digital Planning for Maximum Reliability
With the Virtual Factory, ASIS offers a comprehensive digital planning package—ranging from reachability and cycle time studies to robot simulation and offline programming, all the way through to complete virtual commissioning.
Through precise 3D scans, realistic simulations, and digitally generated robot programs, systems can be tested, optimized, and validated even before the first physical installation. The benefits: maximum planning quality, shorter commissioning times, reduced risks, and an accurate forecast of future throughput. The Digital Factory is thus a key component for cost-effective, sustainable, and future-proof plant projects.
Surface Analytics AI – Local AI for Maximum Transparency
With Surface‑Analytics AI, ASIS is expanding its software solution to include local artificial intelligence for real-time analysis. The expansion offers a virtual data scientist, automated trend and root-cause analyses, an interactive chatbot, and dynamic charts—all fully local, with no data leakage to the cloud.
Full Service: Comprehensive Support—From Commissioning to Premium Support
The ASIS service portfolio covers all phases of the system’s lifecycle. A structured service catalog provides an overview ranging from technical support and maintenance to
multi-tiered service packages.
Interactive Workshop – Challenge & Expert Discussion
A highlight of the trade show is the ASIS workshop, designed as a compact skill challenge. Visitors can perform typical installation steps themselves and experience firsthand just how modular and maintenance-friendly ASIS solutions are. The question is: Who will be the day’s winner and “Hero of Application”? Every participant wins, and the fastest person of the day also receives a daily grand prize. At the same time, the workshop offers an opportunity for direct interaction with ASIS specialists—ideal for practical dialogue and technical insights.
Collaborations for Innovative Solutions
ASIS works in technical partnerships with selected companies to develop innovative robotic cells and advanced automation solutions—adding value to demanding customer projects.