2019

25FEB

"City of Sustainnovation" - Innovative and Sustainable Developments for Different Industries

Cities have a special fascination – the combination of job possibilities, quality of life and modern infrastructure tempts many people to live in cities and accelerates urbanization. Large metropolitan areas are an important motor for innovation, but they also represent a major challenge for the sustainable management of resources, the climate and the environment.

25FEB

Benelli Launches BE.S.T., an Anti-Corrosion Surface Treatment for Firearms

Historic manufacturer of firearms Benelli has developed a special coating to protect the barrel of firearms from corrosion, abrasion, wear and external agents.

22FEB

Maggie's St Barts Awarded Supreme Winner at Surface Design Awards 2019

The winners of the 2019 Surface Design Awards have been announced, hailing the best and most impressive use of materials in, and on, architectural projects from around the globe.

21FEB

Milano Is Getting Ready for the Third Edition of Packaging Première, the Selective Exhibition Dedicated to Luxury Packaging

Milan is getting ready to host the third edition of Packaging Première, the selective exhibition dedicated to luxury packaging, taking place from May 28th to May 30th in the new larger spaces of the renowned exhibition centre of Fieramilanocity.

20FEB

Five on Five Interview: Sustainability According to the Industry Players

With a series of exclusive interviews called Five on Five, ipcm^® aims to offer its readers the chance to know more about the best practices in sustainability of major global companies from within the coatings industry.

20FEB

New Perspectives for Production: Additive Manufacturing Provides New Momentum to Industry

Cost-efficiency, new materials and structures: additive manufacturing sets fresh impulses to production and enables new processes and applications in traditional industries.

19FEB

Nouryon Launches a More Sustainable Defoamer for Cleaning Applications

Nouryon (formerly AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals) has launched a more sustainable, water-miscible defoamer, Ethylan TB345, that will help household and industrial cleaning formulators meet growing customer need for environmentally safe and cost-effective products that do not compromise on performance.

19FEB

World Market Leader Kässbohrer Automates Production of its PistenBully with Painting Robot from Dürr

Kässbohrer PistenBully snow groomers are now being painted by a Dürr robot. This halves the duration of the painting process, because application by robot is much faster than manual application by a worker. For the internationally leading manufacturer of specialist vehicles for slope preparation, automating the process means greater efficiency in production and less exposure to paints and solvents for workers.

18FEB

Innovative AkzoNobel Powder Coating Offers Invisible Protection

With the flu season upon us, the need for robust hygiene solutions is as important as ever. AkzoNobel's innovative powder coatings help keep surfaces hygienically clean all year round, while tackling the invisible threat of cross-contamination.

15FEB

Ecoscreen Equipment Analytics Optimizes Plant Availability and Product Quality

Dürr EcoScreen Equipment Analytics brings transparency and intelligence to paint shops processes. The newly developed solution for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) evaluates all robot and process data, traceable down to the millisecond, so that faults can be quickly identified and rectified. The technological highlight is a streaming analytics application for real-time data analysis.

14FEB

New Coatings Solution from Hempel Increases Productivity for Heavy Duty Equipment and Truck OEMs

Worldwide coatings manufacturer Hempel launches two new coating solutions for heavy duty equipment and trucks - Hempaprime Shield 700 HS and Hempatop Finish 850 HS. When used together they improve productivity and quality for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) by reducing production times and maximising service life. This unique combination delivers long term corrosion resistance and exceptional colour and gloss retention.

13FEB

Ecoclean Presses on with Digitalization of Cleaning Systems. Cloud Solution for Digital Services and Value-Adding Features

The ongoing digitalization and networking of manufacturing processes is changing the face of production. Part cleaning is no exception to this trend. Ecoclean's innovative cloud solution CareConnect for the digitalization of cleaning systems enables users to optimize process reliability, equipment availability, production planning and overall equipment efficiency, thereby helping to enhance productivity and hence, competitiveness.

12FEB

IMCD Opens a Coatings Application Laboratory in Turkey

IMCD N.V., a leading speciality chemicals and food ingredients distributor, announces the expansion of its technical capabilities with the addition of a new Coatings application laboratory in Istanbul, Turkey. With a focus on paints, coatings & inks, this facility allows IMCD to build on the technical service it delivers to its customers in Turkey.

11FEB

Corso di formazione "Lo zinco per la protezione dalla corrosione dell'acciaio" – edizione 2019

Questo percorso formativo si propone, attraverso l'analisi delle problematiche legate alla corrosione dell'acciaio e al comportamento dello zinco, di fornire un'informazione di base sulle diverse tecnologie di applicazione dello zinco sull'acciaio a scopo protettivo.