Car manufacturers are faced with a huge number of challenges today. They are under pressure from government authorities to reduce vehicle weight, which is increasingly resulting in mixed-material body designs. They are also trying to cater for consumer demands that typically revolve around quality, robustness and customisation. All this must be achieved while at the same time the carmakers are consistently hoping to find ways of making their manufacturing facilities more efficient, cost-effective and eco-friendly. The paintshop is one part of this puzzle…