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Preservation of Historical Structures with Migrating Corrosion Inhibitor Technology

Cortec Corporation
March 17, 2023
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The famous Zagreb Cathedral in Croatia was looking for an optimal solution for maintaining or improving the mechanical resistance and structural stability of the tower. The faculty of mechanical engineering and naval architecture of Zagreb was called in to examine the joints and recommended various corrosion mitigation techniques. 



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Topcoat - What is Your Reason for Being?

Ryan Crowe
March 10, 2023
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Measuring the effectiveness of corrosion coatings is achievable. These coatings protect the substrate from stains and scratches and make them easier to clean, but how is that measured, and against what benchmark?


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AkzoNobel’s Sustainable Chrome Plating Alternative Saves Bike Manufacturer 40% on Energy Costs

February 21, 2023
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Bike manufacturer BiSAN's switch from from chrome plating is more cost-effective, energy-efficient, less labor-intensive, and more sustainable.


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How to Find the Best Rubber Adhesive

Emily Newton
February 17, 2023
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Finding the best rubber adhesive involves considering necessary conditions the bonding will have to sustain, the type of rubber, the complementing material, and more. 


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No Vacation from Coatings!

February 17, 2023
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This month’s viewpoint highlights travel of a PCI editor and how the world of coatings followers her wherever she goes.


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PPG Partnership Leads to Innovations in Next-Gen Paint Technology

Eric Stevenson Scott Torrey
February 14, 2023
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PPG Architectural Coatings and Corning Guardiant have collaborated to create anti-microbial coatings that offer protection from harmful bacteria and viruses. The coating is environmentally friendly and has zero-VOC characteristics.


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Pushing Boundaries in ID Document Innovations

February 9, 2023
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Covestro offers a comprehensive specialty films portfolio for producing highly secure ID documents, such as passports and e-ID cards. 


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Selective Brush Plating: a Flexible, Automated Solution to Plating Challenges

SIFCO Applied Surface Concepts (SIFCO ASC)
February 2, 2023
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Innovation continues at a great pace in the area of plating automation. The latest development comes in the form of a fully portable automated electroplating system, able to be moved directly to a specific component for in situ plating. 



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Hygienic Coatings Prevent the Spread of Bacteria Safely

Teknos
January 27, 2023
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Teknos developed hygienic coatings for use in public spaces where there is a lot of movement, and infections spread easily. Study results confirm that these coatings are both safe and effective.


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Industrial Safety: Preventing Slips and Falls Virtually Everywhere

Del Williams
January 20, 2023
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A new category of durable, high-tech, all-epoxy coating is dramatically increasing traction and improving safety in a wide range of slip and fall prone areas such as production floors, warehouse space, loading docks, platforms, ramps, and more.



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