What a wonderful event!

It was a pleasure reconnecting with friends and colleagues from across the industry and having the opportunity to present three innovative solutions that are shaping the future of coatings technology.

Good Prevention System (GPS) from NASOTIC

We were excited to introduce the Good Prevention System from our sister company NASOTIC. This breakthrough technology has the potential to significantly reduce or even replace traditional biocides in waterborne coatings, while maintaining excellent in-can preservation performance. WCS marked the first public launch of GPS and we are now actively working on bringing it to market.

AI-Driven Color Matching from ORONTEC

It was also an honor to highlight the new AI-powered color matching solution from ORONTEC. As a leader in liquid color measurement, ORONTEC is now enabling formulators to create liquid color targets for new shades directly from a dry measurement. This new capability marks an important step forward in digital color formulation and process efficiency.

MagnoMeter Technology from Mageleka

Finally, we presented the MagnoMeter suite from Mageleka, a powerful toolset that helps scientists and formulators gain deeper insight into the surface chemistry of dispersions. This technology brings exceptional value to anyone working with complex particulate systems and advanced materials.

Three inspiring days, filled with meaningful conversations, new ideas, and tremendous interest from the community. We look forward to continuing these collaborations and driving innovation together.

Automation often gets a bad reputation. We hear about machines replacing workers, about skills becoming obsolete, and about technology taking over.

At Metromation, we believe automation should open doors, not close them. We see a different purpose: using measurement and automation to empower people, not replace them.

For many who lost stable industrial jobs in recent decades, retraining often feels out of reach. It’s expensive, time-consuming, and doesn’t guarantee meaningful work. Automation, when done right, changes this. By simplifying complex processes, it allows people to operate advanced systems without requiring years of study. It brings dignity, ownership, and purpose back to work. And use the most valuable human superpower: Creativity.

Small and Medium Enterprises: A Home for Creativity

We’ve seen it in Germany: SMEs (the “Mittelstand”) are the backbone of innovation and community resilience. They think in decades, not quarters. They give people a home where ideas matter and where individual contribution makes a difference.

In the United States, we can come back to this. Automation and precise measurement are tools that SMEs can use to compete while staying true to their human-centered values. They help small teams do big things without sacrificing purpose.

Supporting Change-Makers in Every Organization

We also recognize there are pioneers inside large corporations who fight every day to bring long-term thinking into environments ruled by quarterly targets. They want to build systems that are efficient and people-friendly. We see them, and we support them.

Building a Data-Driven Future—Step by Step

For some, it starts with a single measurement instrument that brings immediate control and insight. For others, it grows into automation systems that enhance consistency and quality. Over time, these tools create the foundation for data-driven decisions and AI-enabled improvements that help organizations stay competitive while remaining human.

Our Commitment

At Metromation, we believe:

• Automation should serve people.
• Measurement and automation should be accessible, scalable, and practical.
• Technology should create opportunities, not take them away.

If you’re an entrepreneur, a small business owner, or a change-maker inside a larger organization, we’re here to support your mission.

Metromation will focus on testing equipment, production equipment, and related services. In January, our chemical business was transitioned to NASOTIC Inc. (www.nasotic.com), a company founded by Ralph Woerheide with the vision of delivering cutting-edge, sustainable solutions to the chemical industry. NASOTIC specializes in high-quality fine chemicals that support innovation across the paint and coatings industry and beyond.

One of NASOTIC’s standout products is PS-GPS, a smart additive that suppresses microbial growth in water-based systems—without the need for traditional preservatives like MIT/CMIT or bronopol. Since PS-GPS is not classified as a biocide, it requires no special labeling and is not subject to the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR), simplifying compliance. Made from TSCA-listed ingredients, it delivers proven long-term stability—even after 28 days at 40°C and multiple microbial challenges—and is effective at low dosages between 0.6–1.6%.