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A ceramic coating is helping to deliver a range of benefits in the unique marine application of super boats. The coating has helped to lower engine bay temperature and make maintenance simpler, and has added protection for the Kevlar and carbon-fiber hull.

Nanodiamond particles are hardwearing, small and offer very low surface friction. Since their discovery in cold-war Russia, they have been a little-known secret used to improve the performance of hard chrome plating.

The cold and inclement forecast of winter brings with it a hardship for many owners, engineers and architects, among others. This is the time of year that is responsible for most of the corrosion issues that occur due to inadequate paint jobs. However, this does not mean that one should put off a necessary new coating, but it just makes the preparation and research that much more vital.

Powell Electrical Systems Inc.’s Delta/Unibus Division has reduced the process time taken to selectively plate each side of its copper bus bars by 90%, saving approximately $100,000 in labor costs, thanks to a semi-automated workstation developed by SIFCO Applied Surface Concepts (ASC).

Nestled on the bayside north of the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a covered boathouse with the official title of Marine Emergency Response Facility (MERF). As its name implies, the boathouse is part of the airport's emergency preparedness plan in the event of a marine rescue involving an aviation water contact accident.

The plant engineering company Dürr is building a resource-saving Eco+Paintshop for BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. (BBA) in Dadong in China. The paint shop will feature a wide range of the technological innovations for sustainable automotive painting.

The domed skylight crowning The Alfond Inn’s large atrium quickly has become known as the hotel’s “jeweled center” and key identifying feature of Rollins College campus’ new landmark in Winter Park, Florida.

In terms of preserving important historic landmarks, the task of protecting the Royal Albert Bridge spanning the River Tamar presented a number of challenges, not least the number of rivets, back to back angles and the chains.

Exterior color selection is imperative to the aesthetics of a building. However, some may not fully understand the external factors that play into the performance and longevity of specific colors.

The project also won the AIA CA Council, BD+C Platinum Award and Engineering News Record’s Best CA Renovation/Restoration Project of the Year in 2013.