Innovation stems from the ability to anticipate market needs and turn them into tangible opportunities. With this vision in mind, Materica has introduced a new robotic system that further strengthens the offering of Materica For Windows, the division that has specialised in the treatment of windows and doors for over forty years. A choice that combines advanced technology, sustainability and high-quality application, with the aim of offering the market increasingly high-performance solutions in terms of protection, aesthetics and durability.

An innovative alternative for the window and door market

Today, the window and door market is dominated by thermosetting powder coatings, a well-established technology that accounts for around 90% of applications on the market. Whilst offering significant advantages in terms of cost-effectiveness, this system presents certain challenges linked to the high temperatures required for the curing process, during which temperatures reach around 200°C.

Such conditions can affect the performance of the thermal break, causing issues such as blistering, surface cracks and possible deformation of the window or door itself. It is precisely to overcome these limitations that Materica has invested in an alternative solution, capable of combining high technical performance, aesthetic quality and sustainability.

Technology, sustainability and aesthetic quality

The new robotic system enables the application of eco-sustainable water-based paint cycles, ensuring high quality standards, maximum application uniformity and even more precise process control. The advantages of this robotic technology are numerous. First and foremost, it eliminates the need for masking and unmasking the thermal break, with clear cost-saving benefits.

The aesthetic finish is also superior, as Materica’s automation enables the complete painting of the window frame and thermal break, eliminating the typical ‘two-tone’ effect often seen on windows treated with traditional systems. The result is more aesthetically harmonious, with attention to every detail and characterised by greater visual continuity between the various components. Added to these advantages is the ability to carry out processes that comply with the requirements of the UNI EN ISO 12944 standard – the international benchmark for corrosion protection – thus offering a solution that combines aesthetics, durability and technical performance in line with the needs of designers, window and door manufacturers and clients.

The value of automation

The introduction of the new robotic system goes far beyond a simple increase in production capacity. It means greater application precision, constant monitoring of processing parameters, consistent results and repeatable quality across every production batch. The technology integrates seamlessly with the know-how Materica has developed over more than forty years of experience in the field of coatings and surface treatments, enhancing it and taking it to a higher level. The result is a solution that combines automation, reliability and technical expertise, enabling us to offer customers windows and doors that are increasingly high-performing, durable and aesthetically refined.

Materica For Windows: protection and aesthetics without compromise

With this investment, Materica For Windows further strengthens its position as a specialist partner in the treatment of windows and doors. The aim is to offer the market a solution that combines corrosion protection, aesthetic quality, sustainability and cost-effectiveness, thereby expanding the possibilities available to manufacturers, designers and window and door fitters. Today, a window or door must not only be aesthetically pleasing: it must be durable, comply with regulations and maintain its performance over time. It is in this balance between innovation, experience and research that Materica continues to make a difference.