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Home » Keywords: » automotive

Items Tagged with 'automotive'

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In-Mold Coating Process Integrates Molding and Polyurethane Coating

February 3, 2026
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A new integrated in-mold coating process reduces production steps while improving efficiency for automotive plastic components.


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SEM and 4Plastic Texture Coatings

Refinishing System for Textured Plastic Components

January 28, 2026
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A new system targets consistent texture restoration for plastic automotive components without full part replacement.



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AkzoNobel Formula 1

AkzoNobel Extends Longstanding Motorsport Partnership

January 19, 2026
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AkzoNobel announced an expanded collaboration that moves beyond Formula 1 into endurance racing competition.


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High-Quality Cross-Sectioning for Automotive Body Paints

Why Delivering Quality Coatings Takes a Multilayered Approach
Thermo Fisher Scientific
December 22, 2025
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Advanced cross-sectioning techniques show how femtosecond laser ablation improves analysis of multilayer automotive body paint systems.



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Catching the Unseen

How Silicone Oil Absorption Is Safeguarding Paint Quality in Automotive Coatings
Wim Callaert
December 8, 2025
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Advanced oleophilic filtration technologies help automotive manufacturers prevent silicone oil defects, protect finish quality and maintain stable high-performance coating operations.


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Dow Advances Automotive Recycling Innovation

October 17, 2025
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Dow and Gruppo Fiori announced a new process for recovering polyurethane foam from end-of-life vehicles without disassembly, advancing automotive circularity and sustainability.


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Driving the Proxy

BASF Coatings Releases 2025-2026 Automotive Color Trends

October 15, 2025
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Designers highlighted three regional key colors and material advances, including recycled content and multi-color pigments.


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Developments in Aluminum Flake Technology for Chrome Replacement in Waterborne Systems

Jason J. Kuhla
October 7, 2025
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This paper examines aluminum flake treatments, stabilization, and delivery forms to approach chrome-like effects in modern waterborne coating systems.


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BASF Porsche BEST

Automotive Partnership Explores New Plastics Recycling Path

September 29, 2025
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BASF announced a collaboration with Porsche and BEST to address pressure on automotive and chemical industries to cut waste and emissions.



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PPG and ArcelorMittal Advance Low-Carbon Auto Manufacturing

July 6, 2025
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PPG announced a joint study with ArcelorMittal showing how steelmaking and coating innovations can cut vehicle emissions by up to 30%.


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