2019

27MAG

New Seminar Program for The Second Half-Year 2019 Published!

The second half-year program 2019 of "THE CORROSION COLLEGE" by Dörken MKS offers a comprehensive seminar spectrum. Under the motto "Learning with experts" the corrosion experts of Dörken MKS provide their know-how about effective corrosion protection.

27MAG

Antimicrobial Paints Have a Blind Spot

Spore-forming bacteria survive on surfaces coated with antimicrobial, latex paints.

24MAG

Expansion of CorteCros Facility in Croatia: High-Tech Integrated Solutions for Corrosion Protection!

CorteCros^®, part of Cortec^® Corporation Europe has expanded its warehouse location in Split, Croatia, with new manufacturing facility and laboratory.

23MAG

Researchers Develop a New Class of Ice-Proof Coatings that Shed Ice Effortlessly

The University of Michigan announced the development of a new class of spray-on coatings based on low interfacial toughness that cause ice to easily shed from surfaces of cargo ships, airplanes, power lines, and other large structures.

22MAG

DSM to Drive Sustainable Coating Resins Solutions by Eliminating NMP from its Product Portfolio

Royal DSM, a global science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living, has today announced that it will phase out 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, commonly known as NMP, from its resins product portfolio. In this way, DSM aims to drive the highest health and safety standards and strengthen its leadership in sustainable and innovative resins.

22MAG

Reaching for the Sky

AkzoNobel is part of a consortium aiming to take sustainable innovation in aviation to new heights.

21MAG

Dürr Presents EcoProFleet as the First AGV for the Paint Shop of the Future

Automobile production of the future is moving away from the production line and towards modular workstations. An important feature here are flexible automatic guided vehicles, or AGVs for short.

20MAG

PPG Paints Developed Paint Colours Inspired by Game of Thrones Characters

Winter is here - and so is the end of Game of Thrones. The final episode of the series aired Sunday, May 19, after eight years during which everyone waited with bated breath to know who sits on the Iron Throne. To keep the memory of the HBO show alive, PPG has developed special paints inspired by some of the main characters.

20MAG

Introducing the New PosiTest PC Powder Checker

Non-Contact uncured powder thickness gage

17MAG

Paint & Coatings, Barcelona 2020 Presents New Collaborations

Paint & Coatings 2020 will count on the collaboration of the Spanish Chemical Trade Association (AECQ) and the Paint Professionals Group of the Sarria Chemical Institute (IQS).

16MAG

Graphene and Related Materials Inks Improve Solar Cells

Graphene Flagship researchers have developed hybrids of graphene and MoS₂ quantum dots to stabilise perovskite solar cells.

15MAG

Bringing Rembrandt to Life

Sikkens colour experts develop special shade for rare display of Dutch master's artwork.

14MAG

Axalta Coating Systems: Fine Textured Powder Coatings "Optimum" Range – The New Super Durable Benchmark for Architectural Applications

As one of the pioneers in the manufacture of powder coatings, Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), established fine textured powder coatings in architectural quality in the market more than 20 years ago. Since then, the sophisticated, fine sandy surface finish of these products has set new benchmarks in façade design. With "Optimum", Axalta now offers the next generation of fine textured powder coatings.

14MAG

BASF Supports Next Generation of Automotive Refinishers at the Global WorldSkills Competition

Known internationally as the world championship of non-academic occupations, the WorldSkills competition aims to motivate young people worldwide to take up a trade or technical profession. By sponsoring this initiative, the Automotive Refinish business unit of BASF's Coatings division supports young talents, inspires them, and makes them excited about the spray-painting profession in particular.

13MAG

Cortec Outlines Three Easy Ways to Mitigate Corrosion on Electricals

Electrical panels and junction boxes are everywhere—at home, at work, on ships, in vehicles, and on digital signage by the side of the road. The risk of corrosion—which could lead to premature failure of electrical systems—increases in the presence of moisture, chlorides, and corrosive gases.