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Diamond-Like Carbon Coatings Meet the Challenges of Demanding Applications

February 6, 2020

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Within the universe of wear-resistant thin films, diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings have emerged as the ideal solution for demanding physical applications where components are under high loads or subject to extreme friction, wear and contact with other parts.

Novel Silicone Surfactants for Waterborne Wood Coatings

Excellent Performance at Highest Application Speeds

Michael Toth Marcus Wessel Marcel Krohnen

February 4, 2020

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Due to their tailored system compatibility, the new sili¬cone surfactants are suitable for use in both aqueous one-component systems as well as in aqueous two-com¬ponent polyurethane and radiation-curable systems.

Advanced Coating Reduces Fingerprints and Smudging by 70 Percent

January 16, 2020

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Anti-fingerprint formula allows application developers, original equipment manufacturers to improve glass-based surfaces in variety of industries.

What Drives Color Forecasting?

Kristin Johansson

January 15, 2020

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Montaha Hidefi, VP of Color Forecasting at the Color Marketing Group (CMG), Color Landing Studio, discusses CMG, the industries it serves, how it forecasts color trends, and what the color predictions are for the coming years.

A Study of Icephobic Coatings, Part 1

Dr. Atul Tiwari

January 15, 2020

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This article summarizes the materials used in surface coatings or icephobic coatings for preventing ice accretion on substrates.

Engineering the Next Generation of Coatings for the Fast Lane

December 3, 2019

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New hydrogen-free diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating technology provides unmatched hardness, smoothness and adhesion for high wear components in super cars, motor bikes and professional motorsports.

A Versatile Polymer with Self-Healing Properties

Christian Probst

November 4, 2019

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It is up to the creative minds of the industry to make use of polysulfide polymer self-healing properties to create uncontested market environments for polysulfide-based sealants, adhesives and coatings, and priceless added value to their customers.

Automatic Guided Vehicles for the Paint Shop of the Future

November 1, 2019

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Automobile production of the future is moving away from the production line and toward modular workstations. An important feature is flexible Automatic Guided Vehicles, or AGVs for short.

Polylactic Acid Polyols in Urethane Coatings

William Coggio Mike Gehrung Matt Tjosaas

November 1, 2019

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This article provides further insight in how PLA polyols expand the formulator'’s toolbox for the development of coatings with improved key properties such as hardness, adhesion, solvent resistance and fracture toughness.

Coatings Protect and Beautify Kennywood Park’s New Steel Curtain Roller Coaster

October 3, 2019

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Company creates custom STEELERS Yellow color to celebrate Pittsburgh's, PPG's hometown pride.

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Coatings Trends & Technologies 2012

This event took place September 11-12, 2012 at the DoubleTree Hotel Chicago in Oak Brook, IL. CTT is a 1 1/2-day, comprehensive program that covers the most current coatings technology in short, informative technical sessions, and provides a resource-rich exhibition area for formulators, chemists and raw materials suppliers to make meaningful connections and conduct business.

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Automotive Paints and Coatings, 2nd Edition

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Now in its second edition and still the only book of its kind, this is an authoritative treatment of all stages of the coating process.

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Handbook of Adhesives and Sealants, Volume 1

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This is the most comprehensive Adhesives and Sealants Handbook ever published, with the cooperation of around 35 authors from all over the world – each one a specialist in their field

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Handbook of Adhesives and Surface Preparation

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The Applied Handbook of Adhesives provides a thoroughly practical survey of all aspects of adhesives technology from selection and surface preparation to industrial applications and health and environmental factors.

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