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24APR

Researchers from Northumbria University Discover New Optical Sensing Technology

Inspired by the way plants and animals can change colour in nature, scientists from Northumbria University have developed a new optical sensing technology which can light up areas of an object or material by creating microscopic wrinkles and folds within its surface.

23APR

EcoPaintJet Has Been Awarded the German Innovation Award

Dürr Systems AG won the German Innovation Award in the "Large Enterprise" category for its EcoPaintJet robotic painting system. This revolutionary innovation for the razor-sharp painting of cars and other products has several benefits such as 100% of the paint is applied on the surface without waste, easier and faster two-tone paint application process, more energy-efficient and resource-friendly way than before.

22APR

DSM Introduces a New Primer Resin for Long-Term Adhesion without the Need for Sanding

Royal DSM announced the launch of a new, universal primer resin, NeoCryl(r) HP-1000, that enables long-term adhesion and functional performance for trim and lacquer paints and eliminates the requirement for sanding.

21APR

Out Now Issue n. 33 of ipcm Protective Coatings

Top-notch articles about great technological innovations, cutting-edge systems, and success stories of the protective coatings industry.

21APR

Evonik Introduces New Defoamer and Dispersants for Architectural Paints

To support paint formulators, Evonik introduced a new defoamer and three new dispersing additives as part of its portfolio for interior and exterior paints.

20APR

Perstorp Converts Its Production to Provide Disinfectants in Sweden

Perstorp has started a large-scale production of hand sanitizer and surface disinfectant for the Swedish healthcare sector at cost price the help solving the Swedish national disinfection crisis.

17APR

The Paint Shop Can Now Rely on Dürr's Artificial Intelligence

Dürr presents Advanced Analytics, the first market-ready AI application for paint shops. Part of the latest module in the DXQanalyze product series, this solution merges the latest IT technology and Dürr's experience in the mechanical engineering sector, identifies the sources of defects, defines the optimal maintenance programs, tracks previously unknown correlations and uses this knowledge to adapt the algorithm to the system using the self-learning principle.

16APR

Datacolor Announces Free Webinars on Digital Colour Management

Datacolor announced 3 series of webinars on colour measurement and digital colour management starting from April 21st.

16APR

AkzoNobel Suspends its 2020 Financial Ambition and Focuses on COVID-19 Response

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the consequential significant market disruption, AkzoNobel has decided to pause key parts of the company's transformation and suspend its 2020 financial ambition.

15APR

Addio a Corrado Baroni

Nella serata di martedì 14 aprile si è spento Corrado Baroni, esponente di spicco del settore dell'alluminio europeo.

15APR

Covestro Provides Raw Materials for the Production of Medical Supplies

To aid in the Coronavirus crisis, several Covestro plants around the world are providing raw materials for the production of supplies such as medical devices, safety goggles for medical staff and hospital mattresses.

14APR

SONGWON Strengthens Cooperation in Europe with Biesterfeld for the Distribution of 20 New Products

South Korean manufacturer SONGWON is expanding its partnership with Biesterfeld to include the distribution of new functional monomers.

10APR

Clariant Appoints a New Global Head of Business Line Adavanced Surface Solutions

Clariant appointed Martin John as Global Head of Business Line Advanced Surface Solutions.

09APR

Hempel Announces The New Group Vice President

From 1 July 2020, Pernille Lind Olsen becomes the new Group Vice President for Hempel Europe & Africa.

08APR

Carboline Offers Free Online Coatings Education Classes

Carboline is now offering a series of free online coating education classes.