When cyclicality, speed and repeatability count - every manual movement is a waste. When it comes to series production, where hundreds or even thousands of parts a day pass through the paint process, optimisation cannot stop at the booth itself. Here, it is the complete approach that counts: from application to recovery to powder recycling and automation of the entire process. The solution becomes a fully automated painting system in which the powder booth is combined with a cyclone, a sifter, a powder centre and an X/Z axis system for the spray guns. The workpieces go through the painting process without operator intervention - each step is automatic, with full recovery and re-use of powder. The lack of need for manual supervision reduces labour costs, and thanks to the sifter and dust collector - the material remains clean and the application parameters fully reproducible. The whole system operates cyclically, according to a programmed schedule, with no downtime, losses or unnecessary set-up changes. This is the solution for plants that want to shift production into a higher gear - without compromising on quality, with material savings and reduced human involvement in the process.