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PPG, IPG Photonics, Whirlpool team up to accelerate commercialization of transformative laser-based powder curing
PITTSBURGH, March 02, 2026--PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced a collaboration with IPG Photonics, the world leader in fiber laser technology, and Whirlpool Corporation, a leading home appliance company, to accelerate the broad-scale commercialization of laser curing systems for powder coatings. The focus is on identifying opportunities to reduce curing costs and environmental impact while increasing finishing line speed.
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