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akzonobel soft touch technology

Breakthrough Soft-Touch Technology

June 1, 2014
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AkzoNobel has developed breakthrough coatings technology that enables soft, tactile finishes to be applied to consumer electronics using lighter shades such as white and silver.


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VOC Test Methodology

William Arendt Marrianne M. Conner Emily McBride
May 1, 2014
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The VOC results for a given material may vary widely depending upon test methodology.


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Improved Accelerated Weathering Protocol

A Crucial Tool in the Evaluation of Future Coating Systems and Processes
John Boisseau
December 1, 2013
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 A team of coatings industry experts worked together for as many as 10 years on the testing and adoption of this standard. The methodology in this new cycle applies not only to automotive coating systems with steel and plastic substrates, but can also apply to aircraft coatings as well as coatings for other industries. 


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semblants conformal coating

New Plasma Process Simplifies Manufacturing of High-Volume Electronics

October 1, 2013
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 Nano-materials company Semblant Ltd. has launched the PlasmaShield™ plasma conformal coat process to deliver environmental protection without the expense associated with material costs or manufacturing complexity. 


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comb copolymer pigment stabilization

Tailor-Made Comb Copolymer

Dr. Stefan Mößmer Marcel Krohnen Dr. Bernd Göbelt
August 1, 2013
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Excellent pigment stabilization and universal compatibility in solventborne, solvent-free and waterborne systems can be obtained with a single additive.


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Coatings Business Grows from the Garage to the Global Electronics Market

SpecCoat
June 1, 2013
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A small coatings company experiences fast growth with engineer search engine
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New Crosslinker Developed for the Gentle Coating of Textiles

April 1, 2013
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Bayer MaterialScience has developed a high-performance cross-linking agent for the coating of temperature-sensitive textile fibers.
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Industrial Coatings

USDA Invests in Study of Oilseed Camelina as Biofuel Feedstock

March 4, 2013
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It may not be a household name even among farm families, but the oilseed camelina is showing good potential as an environmentally friendly commercial biofuel feedstock, particularly for biodiesel and jet fuel.
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University of Nevada feat

New Environmentally Friendly Coating for Aluminum Aerospace/Defense Applications

University of Nevada
February 8, 2013
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A research team at the University of Nevada, Reno, has developed a new environmentally friendly coating for aluminum to replace the carcinogenic chromate coatings used in aerospace applications.
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Michelman

January 4, 2013
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MICHELMAN featured Michem® Emulsion and Michem Guard surface modifiers, formulated to produce rub resistance in inks and overprint varnishes, and Michem Lube, one of Michelman’s wax emulsion formulations used to produce a leather-like feel on coatings and polishes for upholstery, car interiors and shoes.


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