ASTM International has introduced two new standards. ASTM D7490 uses contact angel measurements to determine the wettability of coatings. ASTM D7233 allows for more effective quality testing of the synthetic, hollow filaments that are often used in the manufacture of lower-cost paintbrushes.
Pittcon 2009 reported that 19,018 attendees from 90 countries participated in the annual conference and exposition, which was held in Chicago, IL, from March 8-13. The event was marked by a 6 percent increase in conferees over Pittcon 2008.
Deacom Inc., producer of paint software, will offer its first in-depth training course on environmental reporting for users of the DEACOM Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software System.
Adrian Hill, Rheology Product Technical Specialist at Malvern Instruments, will discuss the importance of understanding the links between rheology and particle parameters when he speaks at the forthcoming PRA Measurement & Testing of Coatings Conference on May 12-13, 2009, Birmingham, UK.
A new “green” exterior aircraft painting system in development by PPG Industries’ Aerospace Coatings business has shown corrosion resistance comparable to processes using chromated pretreatment and primers. It also provides an easier application than alternative environmentally responsible systems.
When it comes to operating a pipeline, “zero leaks” may be the only answer that is good enough. This is one of the many things attendees of CORROSION 2009, the annual conference and exhibition of NACE International, learned through several days filled with meetings, presentations and symposia.
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