Dürr has introduced the EcoAUC2, a next-generation control unit designed to enhance flexibility, simplify integration, and improve reliability in automated painting processes. The upgraded system expands functional capabilities, increases color and hardener capacity, and, for the first time, enables integrated control of cleaning equipment for multiple applicators.
Engineered for modern production environments, the EcoAUC2 is built to align closely with dosing systems and applicators to ensure stable and efficient plant operation. The unit now supports control of additional technical components, including an integrated high-speed unloader that improves cycle times and enhances safety during high-voltage operations.
An optional air heater control function helps maintain consistent application quality, particularly in humid or high-temperature conditions. Expanded communication interfaces such as PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, and DeviceNet allow seamless integration into existing plant and network architectures.
A key advancement is the full integration of cleaning equipment control for Dürr atomizers directly within the EcoAUC2. This feature simplifies system integration and enhances operational safety. When the high-speed rotary atomizer EcoBell2 transitions to its cleaning station, the control unit automatically verifies that the applicator is de-energized before initiating the cleaning cycle. This automated verification reduces manual intervention and mitigates safety risks associated with high-voltage shutdown procedures.
The EcoAUC2 also significantly increases production flexibility. The system can now manage up to 20 colors—double the capacity of its predecessor—supporting the growing demand for product personalization across industries. Additionally, it accommodates up to five hardener components, enabling more complex paint formulations and specialized coating requirements.
All components of the EcoAUC2 are housed within a compact control cabinet that integrates the process controller, compressed air regulation, visualization interface, and connections for robot control and safety PLC systems. The unit is fully compatible with Dürr’s ready2integrate concept, allowing pre-tested and certified systems to be deployed on-site with minimal setup time. Its intuitive visualization system, featuring a large-format display, enables simplified monitoring and operation.
Dürr will showcase the EcoAUC2 in a live demonstration at PaintExpo in Karlsruhe, Hall 3, Booth 3320. The launch reinforces the company’s focus on delivering adaptable, reliable, and high-performance solutions for industrial coating applications.
Dürr India Private Ltd was established in 1997 and is headquartered in Chennai. The company delivers end-to-end turnkey systems for sustainable and energy-efficient painting, sealing, and gluing automation, along with final assembly solutions and lithium-ion battery manufacturing systems for the automotive sector.
With extensive experience in both greenfield and brownfield developments, Dürr India executes projects from concept to commissioning, offering integrated engineering, project management, and after-sales support. Its solutions are designed to enhance productivity, improve quality standards, and reduce environmental impact across manufacturing operations.
The Global Engineering Center in Chennai serves as a key hub, bringing together highly skilled professionals trained to international benchmarks. The center supports projects not only within India but also across global markets, contributing advanced engineering design, digital simulation, and technical expertise to worldwide assignments.
Complementing its engineering capabilities, the company operates a modern training facility in Pune dedicated to painting and sealing robot instruction. The center provides specialised hands-on training for customer teams, enabling seamless system adoption and ensuring efficient, high-performance operations on the shop floor.
