A cutting-edge anticorrosion additive endured 6,000 hours of real-world coastal testing—revealing surprising results, including the standout performance of waterborne acrylic coatings in marine environments.
Custom test methods, tailored to field conditions, address limitations of standardized tests, improving coating performance with practical solutions for real-world applications.
Concerning rheological stabilization of coatings, there is a trend to move away from hazardous raw materials, with preference given to the use of bio-based and sustainable chemistries, wherever possible. Testing of new organic additives shows good dispensability and ease of activation.
KTA-Tator, Inc. has announced that Johnnie Miller has joined its team as a senior project engineer. Miller’s role at KTA will be a blend of consulting, project management, and business development, representing all of KTA’s service offerings. Miller has extensive experience in the field of structural coatings and traffic materials.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved of the use of ASTM D-7767-11, the test method developed by RadTech members for UV/EB thin films.
Evonik's Coating Additives business line has developed a new tool for the digital analysis of coated test samples: COATINO® Defect Detection (CDD), that precisely and objectively detects and evaluates coating defects.
STS includes a team of 110 experts and supports customers in a diverse set of industries, including aerospace, energy, built environment, and manufacturing.
