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Optimizing High-Performance Ceramic Inkjet Inks

Through Comprehensive Rheological Characterization
Dr. John Duffy
November 1, 2014
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The increased application of inkjet printing within ceramic tile decoration creates a need for advanced ink formulations, engineered to perform optimally at every stage of product use.


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External Knowledge – Underestimated Potential for Innovation

October 1, 2014
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Globalization and short product life cycles are increasing the pressure on companies to open up their innovation processes. However, currently German industrial managers rate the use of external knowledge as least relevant for successful innovation.


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Addressing Fresh Water Deficiency

Johan Widheden - AkzoNobel
October 1, 2014
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A collaborative approach involving many different parties will be essential if we all are to overcome the many technical, financial, legal and humanitarian issues often associated with access to fresh water.


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Novel Rheology Control Agents

for High-Performance Coatings
October 1, 2014
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Excellent clarity through control of the particle size and balance of flow and leveling through thixotropic behavior can be achieved with these rheology control agents.


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Next-Generation Coating Protects Offshore Assets

September 1, 2014
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Acrolon 1850 is a non-isocyanate high-build finish coat for exterior exposed surfaces and has been designed to meet the unique challenges faced by the offshore sector.


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Pioneering Technology Creates First Fully Compostable and Recyclable Paper Cup

September 1, 2014
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New paper cups don’t require any modification in the current recycle stream or special handling and are fully compostable and recyclable.


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Thermal Insulating Coating System Prevents Burn Accidents

August 1, 2014
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A thermal insulating coating system with safe-touch performance is helping prevent work-related contact-burn accidents at facilities where hot pipes, blowers and other surfaces are exposed to personnel.


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Thin-Film Analysis Using UV-Vis Spectrophotometry

Jeff Head John Kinyanjui Mark Talbott
August 1, 2014
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This article demonstrates the ability to measure the thickness of a single coating so long as the refractive index and the incident angle of light are known prior to using the film thickness software.


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Improved Hull Coatings Save Fuel

Job Klijnstra
August 1, 2014
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Results demonstrate that in essence, the FDM methodology has good potential and value for use in screening or selection of suitable hull coatings.


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Global Top 10 and PCI 25

Karen Parker
July 1, 2014
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Find out which coatings manufacturers rank in the top 25 in North America, or the top 10 in the world.


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