“8th Asia Congress — The Premier Technical Forum for Intelligent and Sustainable Paint Manufacturing

Connecting Global Leaders Shaping the Future of Paint, Coatings, and Digital Manufacturing across Asia

September 16–17, 2026 | Shanghai, China

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Intelligent Paintshops & AI-Enabled Manufacturing

Beyond Automation: Paintshops that Self-Optimize for Quality and Efficiency

Automation followed instructions. Intelligence anticipates them. With AI, digital twins, and adaptive robotics, today's paint lines don't just execute — they adjust line speed, prevent defects, and balance energy use in real time. The new benchmark isn't repeatability. It's adaptability.

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Net-Zero Paintshop Strategies & Circular Paint Manufacturing

Decarbonizing Paint Operations — From Vision to Verified Impact

Paintshops account for the largest share of plant-wide energy use and VOC emissions. The path to carbon-neutral finishing runs through low-enthalpy curing, closed-loop solvent and water reuse, and renewable integration.

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Multi-Material Surface Technologies & Next-Gen Coatings

Coating the Future — Multi-Material Integration for EVs and Beyond

Aluminum, magnesium, carbon composites, and steel each demand distinct pretreatment, adhesion, and curing compatibility. Making it a challenge to build a coating system that delivers both durability and appearance across such radically dissimilar substrates.

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Digital Quality, Data Transparency & Global Standards

Quality Reinvented — From Inspection to Insight

Automated visual analysis and plant-wide data models now enable objective, traceable quality control. The use of interoperable metrics ensures comparable car-body finishing quality across global manufacturing sites.

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Collaborative Innovation & Market Integration in Asia

Aligning Asian Quality Standards with Global OEMs

Asia leads global car-body finishing volume but varies in digital maturity and quality standards. Shared frameworks are needed to align technical progress and quality measurement across the globe.

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Why Attend SURCAR ASIA 2026

Where knowledge becomes collaboration — and collaboration turns into progress.

1. Learn from Global Experts

Hear directly from automotive leaders pioneering intelligent paintshops and sustainable coating systems. Gain first-hand insights from OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and technology innovators who are setting new benchmarks for process excellence.

2. Discover Real Industrial Solutions

Move beyond theory. SURCAR sessions spotlight verified case studies and proven results — from AI-enabled quality control to energy-optimized paint processes and circular material reuse. Every session delivers actionable lessons from real production experiences.

3. Connect with Leaders Shaping the Future

Network with decision-makers and innovators driving Asia’s automotive transformation. Build meaningful partnerships that bridge global expertise with regional innovation.