“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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Why Attend SURCAR ASIA 2026?

Where Knowledge Sparks Collaboration, and Collaboration Fuels Progress.

1. Learn from Global Experts

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

2. Discover Real Industrial Solutions

Move beyond theory. Every SURCAR session is built on real-world results, spotlighting verified case studies in areas like AI-enabled quality control, energy-optimized processes, and circular material reuse. Leave with actionable lessons drawn from authentic 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.

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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Collaborative Innovation and Global Standards (Digital Quality, Data Transparency) in Asia

Bridging Digital Maturity to Unify Asia's Quality Landscape with the World

Asia dominates global car-body finishing volume, yet its digital maturity and quality standards remain fragmented across the region. As global OEMs integrate Asian markets into their worldwide production networks, the need for unified frameworks has become urgent. This theme brings together industry leaders to explore how collaborative innovation, automated visual analysis, plant-wide data models, and interoperable metrics can replace isolated inspection with interconnected insight—establishing transparent, comparable, and consistently excellent finishing quality across all global manufacturing sites.

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