As the pandemic continues, so does the fight against the spread of viruses in all industries. Institutions, like the College of Marshall Islands (CMI), have acquired and begun applying anti-microbial surface coatings throughout their campuses.
If the onset of the pandemic is credited with heightening the “do-it-yourself” (DIY) movement, consumers’ growing adjustment to our “new normal” and a strong housing market indicate that 2022 will be the year of “do-it-for-me” (DIFM) movement.
One of the most successful developments in recent years has been the Bio-Guard coating range that creates more hygienic surfaces with the use of anti-microbial technology. The range also incorporates security technology to verify the presence of the antimicrobial.
Electro-deposition (ED) has proven its benefit as a unique application technology, resulting in several manufacturers installing ED lines in their paint shops. This is mostly due to a distinguishing feature of this technique, namely the throwing power.
Stahl, an active proponent of responsible chemistry, has launched Stahl Sensora®, a portfolio of high-performance coatings for packaging, designed to offer a unique sensory experience.
The tips in this article will help people differentiate between the different kinds of PCB coatings and make better decisions about which ones to use. Besides offering protection against certain threats, these coatings have varying cure times that affect overall production timelines.
Carbonamine, a unique coating made with new patented technology combining the durability of polyurea/polyaspartic with an ingredient made from waste carbon dioxide, is now available to manufacturers seeking to create cost-effective, solvent-free, environmentally friendly coating products.
Some paint strippers are hazardous, but knowing where to start makes things much easier. Here are the most common types of paint strippers and the best safe paint stripping techniques for different surfaces.
A new e-car factory, currently under construction by the Chinese manufacturer Enovate, includes a scalable paint shop built by Dürr, which can grow flexibly to meet demand.