Dürr’s EcoProBooth Wins PACE Pilot Award for Cutting-Edge Energy-Saving Paint Technology

Dürr’s EcoProBooth Wins PACE Pilot Award for Cutting-Edge Energy-Saving Paint Technology

(IN BRIEF) Dürr has won the 2025 Automotive News PACE Pilot Award for its EcoProBooth, a modular spray booth system designed to increase energy efficiency and streamline vehicle painting. With a 95% air recirculation rate and the ability to handle both interior and exterior painting within a single booth, the EcoProBooth reduces energy consumption by up to 80% compared to traditional wet scrubber systems. The flexible, space-efficient layout also allows for robot maintenance during operation, minimizing downtime. Integrated with Dürr’s EcoBell4 Pro atomizers, the system supports multiple paint types and vehicle sizes, aligning with Dürr’s “paint shop of the future” concept. With 14 patent applications and a transformative impact on sustainability, EcoProBooth was recognized for its ability to reshape industry norms.

(PRESS RELEASE) BIETIGHEIM-BISSINGEN, 17-Apr-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Dürr’s EcoProBooth, a groundbreaking solution for automotive spray painting, has earned the prestigious Automotive News PACE Pilot Award in Detroit. This next-generation innovation transforms vehicle painting with a modular design that maximizes energy efficiency, reduces material consumption, and offers unmatched operational flexibility.

“Receiving this recognition for EcoProBooth confirms our commitment to shaping a more sustainable future for automotive manufacturing,” said Daniel Ackermann, Senior Manager Product Management at Dürr. “With 14 patents filed and nine already granted, EcoProBooth is not only a leap forward in efficiency—it sets a new industry standard.”

Modular Painting Revolution

EcoProBooth introduces a flexible, box-style painting layout that accommodates a wide range of vehicle sizes and enables both interior and exterior painting in a single booth. Coupled with Dürr’s advanced EcoBell4 Pro atomizers, the system supports various paint types including metallics, and transitions smoothly between solvent- and water-based coatings. This reduces logistical complexity and eliminates the need to transfer car bodies between booths.

Each booth features integrated service cubicles in its corners, enabling robot maintenance or cleaning without disrupting production. This configuration boosts uptime and enhances throughput.

Efficiency at Every Level

In contrast to traditional linear production lines with fixed cycle times, the EcoProBooth supports Dürr’s parallel layout “paint shop of the future,” enabling customized tact times and optimized flow. The booths achieve an impressive 95% air recirculation rate, drastically cutting energy consumption. Compared to classic wet scrubber lines, energy use is slashed by up to 80%, and by 45% compared to standard dry scrubber systems.

The PACE Pilot Award celebrates early-stage innovations with transformative potential. Now in its fifth year, the program recognizes technological breakthroughs by suppliers and startups poised to reshape the automotive landscape.

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SOURCE: Dürr Systems AG