Elemental Talks - Making Cars Shine Without Wasting Energy

​“When Paint Meets Physics: Making Cars Shine Without Wasting Energy”

​Painting cars might look simple, but it’s one of the most energy-hungry and waste-intensive steps in manufacturing. Whether it’s an EV or a classic combustion engine, no car survives the elements without the perfect coat — and applying that coat efficiently is a masterpiece of fluid dynamics.

​Our guest Martin Schifko, CEO of ESSteyr, helps manufacturers tackle their toughest process challenges — turning complex airflow and coating problems into elegant, sustainable solutions through advanced simulation and smart collaboration.

​What to expect:

• ​How simulation and physics-driven design make paint shops cleaner, cheaper, and greener.

• ​Real stories of innovation where digital twins meet industrial grit.

• ​Why smarter processes mean sustainability without sacrificing performance.

​Who should join:
Startups, engineers, and anyone curious about how better physics can build a better (and shinier) world.