J. Wagner GmbHa Member of
WAGNER GROUP

Otto-Lilienthal-Straße 1888677 Markdorf
Postfach 1120
88669 Markdorf
Germany
www.wagner-group.com

Press release
September 2018

Next generation of powder coating:
WAGNER presents IPS coating center
WAGNER Industrial Solutions presented a revolutionary powder coating system at the PaintExpo
trade fair in April for the first time: The IPS coating center is an integrated complete solution thatachieves consistently high coating results over a much longer period of time than conventional
powder centers on the market. All process steps can be fully automated and centrally controlled, sothat even less experienced operators can achieve perfect results. Powder preparation, feeding anddosing are accommodated in a closed system, which automatically carries out colour changes atthe push of a button. The IPS coating center thus opens up a new dimension of system availability,productivity and user-friendliness.

Globalization and digitalization are increasing the competitive pressure in the industry - also in the field of
powder coating. Plant availability and productivity must therefore continue to increase. At the same time,end customers want more individual products, which leads to smaller batches and more frequent color
changes. In addition, there is the shortage of skilled workers, which is already having an impact on
performance and quality in some countries. WAGNER Industrial Solutions will launch a revolutionary
solution for these diverse challenges. The IPS coating center is a fully automated system that enables
decisive improvements in the powder coating process. "The abbreviation IPS stands for the basic conceptof the new coating center: Integrated powder system. Only through an integrated approach, it is possible toachieve increased productivity, consistently high quality and simple operation. The result is a world
premiere that redefines powder coating and color change processes," explains Michael Topp, Senior
Product Manager at WAGNER. "In combination with an automatic powder booth, a powder recovery
system, guns and other components, the IPS is the first fully automated powder coating system to beconfigured.

Integration and automation for high system availability
Several factors ensure high system availability for the IPS: The IPS fresh powder system SMART BOXER
can hold two powder boxes, which reduces the risk of system downtime due to powder shortage. Integratedsensors also allow automatic powder consumption recording for each coating batch. In the heart of thecoating center, the IPS MASTER, WAGNER has integrated powder preparation, feeding and dosing in aclosed system, including an ultrasonic sieve as an important element for high coating quality. The systemallows the entire unit to change colour from five minutes - depending on the colour tones. Where the1/4

J. Wagner GmbHa Member ofWAGNER GROUP

Otto-Lilienthal-Straße 1888677 Markdorf
Postfach 1120
88669 Markdorf
Germanywww.wagner-group.com

operator has to manually clean conventional powder centers, is exposed to powder dust and the powder
contaminates the environment, the IPS cleaning process is completely automatic. The cleaning intensity
can be adjusted according to the color change. The automated process offers companies clear advantages,
as the trend towards individualization and smaller batch sizes is also having an impact on the painting
sector. Both trends result in more color changes, which in turn reduces productivity. The IPS coating center
counteracts this by enabling high system availability with the fast, fully automated cleaning process.

Consistently high coating quality
The automated color change and easy operation via a flexibly placeable touch screen also reduce the riskof operating errors, which can quickly lead to rejects and renewed cleaning. "We know that many powder
coating companies are faced with the question of how they can achieve consistently high coating quality
without experienced specialists. For us, the IPS coating center is the answer because we have replaced
manual activities with automated processes," explains Michael Topp. An example for this is the SmartFeeding Technology (SFT), which WAGNER has developed for the powder feeding system: The powder
feeding with the aid of recovered fluid air and an electronically controlled metering valve with sensors
creates an almost wear-free, high-performance system. This offers the advantage that the parameters nolonger have to be readjusted manually - a task that repeatedly required the attention of experienced
operating personnel. The powder output is permanently monitored by the sensors, which guarantees highprocess reliability - up to a powder hose length of 30 meters. With these and other technical innovations,the SFT powder feeding and dosing system ensures constant conditions over a very long period of time.

Innovative powder coating reduces production costs and shows optimization potential
High system availability, fewer manual activities, simple operation, reliable coating quality, reduced wear
and energy consumption lead to lower overall production costs. In addition, companies that coat many
workpieces every day are ideally positioned for production 4.0 with the IPS: The coating center can beconnected to WAGNER's Internet of Things solution, which, for example, provides graphically prepared live
monitoring of key figures and an interface to the WAGNER service. "The level of integration and automationof the IPS is unique in the market. This was also confirmed to us by visitors at the PaintExpo. Theenthusiasm was great," says Eric Gounon, President Sales EMEA at WAGNER. "The IPS is one of thisyear's highlights in the field of powder coating and the numerous pre-orders show that we have struck anerve with companies in the powder coating business. With the IPS, we react to their requirements andthus we prove our PaintExpo motto – “Your efficiency, our innovations”.” The first customers to haveinstalled the IPS since the PaintExpo are very satisfied with the results and confirm a considerable
improvement in the coating process and a significant reduction in colour change time compared to theprevious system.

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J. Wagner GmbHa Member ofWAGNER GROUP

Otto-Lilienthal-Straße 1888677 Markdorf
Postfach 1120
88669 Markdorf
Germany
www.wagner-group.com

PictureIn the IPS coating center, key functions are interlinked: the SMART BOXER for automatic, intelligent fresh
powder supply directly from the box, the IPS MASTER for powder preparation, feeding and dosing, the IPS
system control, the flexibly placeable touch screen operating unit and interfaces to higher-level controls
such as MES and ERP.

In the IPS MASTER, powder preparation, feeding and dosing are combined in a closed system. Fully
integrated ultrasonic screening and the Smart Feeding Technology enable consistently high coating results.
The colour change is fully automatic at the touch of a button and achieves a very high cleaning efficiency
with the new Airblade cleaning unit in combination with pulse cleaning. All in all, a colour change of theentire system can be carried out in five minutes, depending on the colour tones. The cleaning intensity canbe adapted.

The SMART BOXER can optionally hold two powder boxes. The powder supply then switches
automatically between the boxes. This reduces the risk of plant downtime due to a lack of powder. The
integrated automatic powder consumption measurement supports cost calculation and allows extended
quality monitoring.

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J. Wagner GmbHa Member ofWAGNER GROUP

Otto-Lilienthal-Straße 1888677 Markdorf
Postfach 1120
88669 MarkdorfGermany
www.wagner-group.com

About WAGNER:

WAGNER is a leading manufacturer of high-tech components and systems for the surface application of
wet and powder coatings as well as paints and other liquid media. WAGNER surface finishing systems areused both in the industrial sector and by craftsmen and DIY enthusiasts.
WAGNER boasts a full range of products and technology, from material feeders through mixing, dosing,
movement and control systems including material logistics to the surface application of the various media.
Completing the product portfolio are booth and recovery systems for powder coating as well as gluing andmarking systems.
The WAGNER Group has a global presence, with a workforce of approx. 1,500 people, 17 operative
companies, and around 300 WAGNER agencies worldwide. The WAGNER Group is owned by the JosefWAGNER Foundations which, in addition to supporting the group of companies, pursue exclusively nonprofit, charitable aims.

For more information, visit www.wagner-group.com

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