Currently in testing:

🔹 A compact single tray oven, designed for precision small-batch production

🔹 Two large tray-type models for full-scale batch heat treatment of brake pads

And there’s more.

We have already successfully delivered an infrared curing oven for brake pads: a milestone that reinforces our commitment to quality and engineering excellence in the automotive sector.

We are currently designing a complete powder coating line, which is also intended for the 🇨🇳Chinese market – one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing industrial markets. This represents a key step forward in consolidating our international presence: we are developing a project designed to stand the test of time.

Brake pad manufacturers demand precision, durability, and innovation. That’s exactly what we deliver, from curing ovens to full powder coating systems.

Context. A large turnout of international exhibitors and visitors. Good representation from Asian markets, though partly drawn away by the near-concurrent China Brake Annual Conference and Exhibition – which inevitably shifted a share of the conversation.

The defining themes. Europe is doubling down on innovation and sustainability. The central question: how does Euro 7 reshape friction materials and braking components in the race to limit diffuse particulate emissions? Brake pads, discs, advanced materials – the entire value chain is moving in the same direction.

The prevailing sentiment among market participants is clear: the European market is regaining its cohesion. There’s plenty of networking, the conversations are meaningful, and the resilience is very real.

IMF Engineering was there – as always – bringing our expertise in materials, performance, innovation and sustainability. In our industrial systems for heat treatment and coating of brake pads, nothing stops us.

📅 Eurobrake 2027, Barcelona. See you there.

A sector we live and breathe every day: from heat treatment to powder coating lines for brake pads.

We can’t wait to connect with customers, partners, and new faces in the market.

If you’re attending too, reach out, it’d be great to meet in person. 🤝

See you tomorrow.

📍Eurobrake 2026 | Booth 38

A field we follow closely, every single day.

Stay tuned: in the coming days we’ll be sharing something interesting about what we’ve been working on. 👀

@Eurobrake 2026

🔹 A world-class fair. Dynamic, well-organized, and genuinely international: thousands of trade visitors over three days, exhibitors and delegates from across the globe. A complete industrial ecosystem, a forward-looking atmosphere, and high-caliber counterparts at every turn.

🔹 China has set the benchmark. Its market now operates at global standards in both manufacturing and technology. The automotive sector is fully aligned with international expectations: EVs with premium specs at competitive price points, flagship and SUV models approaching near-luxury quality, and a sweeping shift toward electric powertrains across every segment, from city cars to light commercial vehicles. A mature, directionally clear offering.

🔹 Our clients in China represent manufacturing excellence. Advanced automation, full production traceability, execution standards on par with the best European facilities. Our presence was recognized – and valued – by key players in the sector.

🔹 The mindset we found: collaborative and growth-driven. There is real space for solid partnerships built on mutual expertise. Several companies expressed concrete interest in IMF Engineering, and we are built to meet sophisticated, high-level demand.

We’re already in motion: relationships developing, opportunities taking shape, a packed agenda ahead. We’ve also planned our return to the next CFSMA edition: because in this market, continuity is the strategy.

📍 Next stop: Eurobrake | June 1-3 | Mainz, Germany. Find us at Booth 38, the right moment to connect and move forward together.

The industry is converging toward:

• fully automated, data-driven lines,
• new materials requiring tighter process control,
• increasing pressure on costs, scrap reduction and energy efficiency.

In this context, IMF Engineering will showcase industrial solutions for:
-highly uniform heat and surface treatments, with controlled parameters and reduced process variability;

-high-efficiency industrial powder coating lines, designed to optimise paint consumption and reduce overspray;

-line integration to reduce handling, waste and production cycle times.

🎯 Objective: reduction in scraps, improved OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), and measurable energy savings.

📍 Booth W56, May 10–12 | Get in touch to schedule a meeting

We had the opportunity to develop several connections in the industrial coating sector, experiencing strong enthusiasm for new techniques and innovations shaping the industry. Coating clearly shows its many “faces” – a field rich in possibilities and innovations, capable of adapting to a wide range of needs and applications. A highly cross-sector environment, with applications spanning multiple industries, especially automotive and metal packaging, in our case.

As expected, there was a strong presence of German manufacturers, alongside a broad international participation, confirming the global importance of the event.

A valuable opportunity for networking, learning, and exchange.

What makes this system unique?
The new automatic lamp-handling system and the special panel design – already successfully tested in Europe – ensure:
• maximum accessibility and ergonomics
• simplified maintenance
• smoother, safer operations.

We’ve optimized part loading for uniform radiant energy distribution, reducing heat loss and maximizing performance.

The result? Faster, more efficient, and more sustainable processes – ready to meet the needs of the global automotive industry.

And Europe? It’s not standing still 👀

New systems are already scheduled for delivery in early 2026. Stay tuned.

🤝 There’s a clear need for real synergies. The trade fair was a great opportunity to get in touch, exchange ideas, and unveil our new #brandidentity — a logo change welcomed with enthusiasm. In a market slowdown, the real push comes from within: optimising processes and operations is how we move forward.

🌍 Despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, the road ahead is clear: sustainability and regulation will drive the transformation. Eco-friendly materials, low-emission braking systems, and intelligent friction solutions are no longer optional — they’re essential.

Because without a circular economy… is it really an economy?