# PPG, IPG Photonics and Whirlpool pilot laser powder curing line

PPG installed an IPG PhotoniCURE laser curing pilot finishing line at its Strongsville, Ohio powder facility and a laboratory system at its Coatings Innovation Center. Pilot trials with Whirlpool are underway to evaluate powder coating formulations on appliance components.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2026-06-09
- Where: Strongsville, Ohio, United States
- Status: announced
- Products: laser powder curing system, powder coatings
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md)

## Companies

- [PPG](https://endata.com/companies/1215.md)
- [Whirlpool](https://endata.com/companies/3203.md) (partner)
- [IPG Photonics Corporation](https://endata.com/companies/19196.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [innov8chem.com](https://www.innov8chem.com/tag/plastics/), 2026-06-09: "PPG installed an IPG PhotoniCURE™ laser curing pilot finishing line at its Strongsville, Ohio powder facility"

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