The new formulation from AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings enables customers to achieve more with fewer resources, while also improving energy efficiency.
The global manufacturer of high-performance aerospace coatings AkzoNobel
Aerospace Coatings is developing an innovative 1K interior coating
aimed at boosting productivity and sustainability across both manual and automated application processes.
As aircraft manufacturers increasingly adopt automation to meet the demands of high-volume production, AkzoNobel’s scientists have been formulating a new single-component (1K) interior cabin coating. This advanced solution is designed to deliver the same reliable consistency and performance as traditional coatings, while being optimised for both robotic and manual application methods.
By creating coatings that are ready to use across manual, robotic, and fully automated lines, the application process becomes significantly faster and more efficient. This proves particularly advantageous in scenarios involving large-scale cabin manufacturing, where sustainability and operational efficiency are paramount.
Field trials of the new coatings are being actively supported by AkzoNobel’s renowned Technical Services teams. Each member is a fully qualified painter with decades of hands-on experience, providing both practical and technical guidance to help customers unlock the full potential of this latest innovation.
“Whereas the skills of the individual will always be in demand, the spraying technique is different, and high-volume parts are better suited to a more industrialised process. The coatings therefore need to evolve accordingly to use across all the application processes. The latest 1K formula represents a potential game-changer for aircraft interior designers and manufacturers who demand more sustainable solutions but without ever compromising on quality,” has stated Celine Dorignac, Segment Manager, Structures and Cabins at AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings.