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Three Trending Applications for Nanoparticles in Paints

Three Trending Applications for Nanoparticles in Paints

Emily Newton
July 23, 2021
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Nanomaterials can provide paints and coatings with unique characteristics — like antimicrobial, anticorrosive and dust-repellent properties — that can offer benefits to a wide range of industries.


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New Water Jetting Process Cleans Weld Seams Sustainably and Efficiently

New Water Jetting Process Cleans Weld Seams Sustainably and Efficiently

Doris Schulz
July 15, 2021
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New water jetting process uses ultra-high-frequency, pulsating medium-pressure water jet instead of solid abrasive media.
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New Survey Shows Growing Global Needs Towards a Hygienic Automotive Interior Space

Asahi Kasei
July 9, 2021
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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed mobility. It has also changed the car user's perception of safety and comfort inside the automobile. As a result, the global car user's willingness to invest in solutions against pathogens on interior surfaces and the in-cabin air is growing.
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Novel Path to Hydroxyl-Functional Emulsions

Novel Path to Hydroxyl-Functional Emulsions

for High-Performance Waterborne Two-Component Polyurethane Coatings
Marcelo Herszenhaut Steven Mao Scott Wang David Vanaken
July 6, 2021
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OH-functional acrylic emulsions can be designed with a wide range of hydroxyl values and performance characteristics to address the needs of many different applications in plastic, wood, automotive, and construction coatings.
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Nature as a Role Model: Lufthansa Group and BASF Roll Out Sharkskin Technology

Nature as a Role Model: Lufthansa Group and BASF Roll Out Sharkskin Technology

BASF
June 30, 2021
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AeroSHARK, a surface film that mimics the fine structure of a shark's skin, is to be rolled out on Lufthansa Cargo's entire freighter fleet from the beginning of 2022, making the aircraft more economical and reducing emissions.
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Why Does the Sun Damage Paint?

Why Does the Sun Damage Paint?

Samuel Cowlishaw
June 11, 2021
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The downside to being a paint shop during the summer is that the sun is harsh. This article will discuss the sun's effects on paint, why that damage takes place and what you can do to avoid it.
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Future-Proof Your Finishing With Sustainable Cleaning

Future-Proof Your Finishing With Sustainable Cleaning

Venesia Hurtubise
June 7, 2021
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In today's demanding manufacturing environment, parts must leave the production floor perfectly clean. Vapor degreasing not only cleans parts effectively, it is one of the most planet-friendly cleaning options available when used with new, sustainable cleaning fluids.
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New Exterior Color Opportunities for Metal Roofs

David C. Story
June 4, 2021
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Metal roofs have added an entirely new and noticeable color opportunity for exterior color schemes. It's these color palettes, as well as materials such as stone, wood and brick, that are unlocking new aesthetic possibilities to upgrade metal roofs for homes of all types.
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No More Ups and Downs: Mastering Leveling of Waterborne Coatings

Anne Odoux
June 2, 2021
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Whether decorative paints or industrial coatings, waterborne finishes need a perfect surface appearance and optimal mechanical properties. Leveling and substrate wetting agents can be a valuable aid for this purpose.
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Paint Shop of Superlatives for Capacity and Digitalization

Paint Shop of Superlatives for Capacity and Digitalization

Dürr hands over new mega paint shop to SAIC Volkswagen
Dürr
May 27, 2021
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Despite all the restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, it was a precision landing; Dürr handed over one of the biggest paint shops in China to SAIC Volkswagen right on schedule. The new plant in Anting is a factory of superlatives.
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