Transportation Coatings

Information on the materials and technologies available to formulate automotive, aerospace and railroad coatings.

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Troubleshooting High-Performance Epoxy Systems

May 01, 2012
Formulating high-performance epoxy coatings requires extensive knowledge in many areas


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Stylish, Clever, Scratch-Resistant Paint Systems Featured on Smart Forvision

January 04, 2012
With its outstandinghigh-quality appearance, efficient temperature management system and scratch resistance, the smart Forvision combines unique design with forward-looking innovations.


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GM Eliminates Solvent from Suppliers’ Paint Process

January 04, 2012
General Motors is introducing a flame treatment technology that lets paint stick to plastic vehicle parts like instrument and door panels without using primers that contain solvents and can foul the air.


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New Waterborne Self‐Healing Coating for Use on Wood and Polymer Substrates

January 04, 2012
NEI Corporation has completed initial development of a waterborne self‐healing coating, Nanomyte® MEND‐MW.


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2012 Architectural and Automotive Paint Trends

December 01, 2011
Major coatings manufacturers announce the global architectural and automotive color trends.
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Formulation Optimization Utilizing DOE Mixture Statistics

November 01, 2011
The use of mixture statistics with formulation development is valuable because it provides a clear, concise path to obtain an optimum formula within a practical number of trials.
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Custom Oven Solution Divides to Conquer Aerospace Manufacturer's Increased Capacity Challenge

November 01, 2011
Carbolite was able to modify its standard design to precisely meet an aerospace manufacturer’s  requirements.
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Innovation Drives Compact Paint Process for Waterborne Automotive OEM Coatings

November 01, 2011
PPG has developed and successfully launched its water-based B1:B2 technology for compacted processes.
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IR-Reflecting Pigments

October 01, 2011
A new inorganic black pigment has been developed combining jetness and a neutral colour shade in reductions with an extraordinary IR-reflecting ability bridging the gap between existing products.
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Rheology Additives in Waterborne Basecoats

October 01, 2011
Selecting the right rheology package is the key to formulating optimized waterborne basecoats that possess desirable application fitness and best finishing appearance.
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Now in its second edition and still the only book of its kind, this is an authoritative treatment of all stages of the coating process.

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American Coating Show 2012

The American Coatings Show and Conference, held every two years, took place May 7-10 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN, in the heart of the Manufacturing Belt, the oldest and largest concentration of industrial companies in the Midwest.

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PCI Top 5 - January 12, 2012
PCI's Podcast series on the five most e-mailed/shared articles and stories for the week.

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