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Diamond-Like Carbon Coatings Meet the Challenges of Demanding Applications

Diamond-Like Carbon Coatings Meet the Challenges of Demanding Applications

February 6, 2020
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Within the universe of wear-resistant thin films, diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings have emerged as the ideal solution for demanding physical applications where components are under high loads or subject to extreme friction, wear and contact with other parts.
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Novel Silicone Surfactants for Waterborne Wood Coatings

Excellent Performance at Highest Application Speeds
Michael Toth Marcus Wessel Marcel Krohnen
February 4, 2020
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Due to their tailored system compatibility, the new sili¬cone surfactants are suitable for use in both aqueous one-component systems as well as in aqueous two-com¬ponent polyurethane and radiation-curable systems.
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Advanced Coating Reduces Fingerprints and Smudging by 70 Percent

Advanced Coating Reduces Fingerprints and Smudging by 70 Percent

January 16, 2020
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Anti-fingerprint formula allows application developers, original equipment manufacturers to improve glass-based surfaces in variety of industries.
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What Drives Color Forecasting?

What Drives Color Forecasting?

Kristin Johansson
January 15, 2020
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Montaha Hidefi, VP of Color Forecasting at the Color Marketing Group (CMG), Color Landing Studio, discusses CMG, the industries it serves, how it forecasts color trends, and what the color predictions are for the coming years.
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A Study of Icephobic Coatings, Part 1

Dr. Atul Tiwari
January 15, 2020
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This article summarizes the materials used in surface coatings or icephobic coatings for preventing ice accretion on substrates.
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Engineering the Next Generation of Coatings for the Fast Lane

Engineering the Next Generation of Coatings for the Fast Lane

December 3, 2019
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New hydrogen-free diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating technology provides unmatched hardness, smoothness and adhesion for high wear components in super cars, motor bikes and professional motorsports.
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A Versatile Polymer with Self-Healing Properties

Christian Probst
November 4, 2019
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It is up to the creative minds of the industry to make use of polysulfide polymer self-healing properties to create uncontested market environments for polysulfide-based sealants, adhesives and coatings, and priceless added value to their customers.
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Automatic Guided Vehicles for the Paint Shop of the Future

November 1, 2019
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Automobile production of the future is moving away from the production line and toward modular workstations. An important feature is flexible Automatic Guided Vehicles, or AGVs for short.
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Polylactic Acid Polyols in Urethane Coatings

William Coggio Mike Gehrung Matt Tjosaas
November 1, 2019
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This article provides further insight in how PLA polyols expand the formulator'’s toolbox for the development of coatings with improved key properties such as hardness, adhesion, solvent resistance and fracture toughness.
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Coatings Protect and Beautify Kennywood Park’s New Steel Curtain Roller Coaster

October 3, 2019
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Company creates custom STEELERS Yellow color to celebrate Pittsburgh's, PPG's hometown pride.
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