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Solving Adhesion Issues of Coatings & Inks (Part 1)

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:00:00 Z

Achieve faster optimal adhesion performance with your coatings by reviewing origin of adhesive failure and compatible solutions (pre-treatment, additives...) for waterborne, solvent-based, high-solids, and powder coatings.All e-Training Courses Subscribe to Coatings & Inks Formulation Newsletter

Pigments & Fillers Selection for Optimal Performance & Cost

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:00:00 Z

Reduce cost, improve quality, switch more easily to new pigments & fillers technologies (cheaper alternatives, low VOC, …) without the fear to spend hours on trials & errors. Let Jochum Beetsma show you how to best use info on technical datasheets to select candidates able to deliver scratch/abrasion resistance, rheology, corrosion resistance, hiding power you need.All e-Training Courses Subscribe to Coatings & Inks Formulation Newsletter

Picosun Presents Continuous ALD Coating Technique for Moisture & Oxygen Barrier

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 Z

Picosun Oy, leading Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) equipment manufacturer, and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has reported notable progress in continuous ALD technology. ALD is well suited technique for depositing thin inorganic coatings... (Industry News)

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Merck KGaA Unveils Iriodin® 506 Sunset Orange Pearl-luster Pigment for Print & Plastics

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 Z

Iriodin® 506 Sunset Orange is now enriching Merck KGaA's broad portfolio of effect pigments. The unique, intensive orange imbues paper, plastic and ceramic with a luminosity that turns heads. With a strong body color, good coverage and nearly... (Product News)

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Smithers Pira Releases its Latest Report on Functional Additive, Barrier Coatings for Plastic Pkg

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 Z

Barrier coatings included in the report are metallized, organic liquid coatings, such as PVdC, EVOH, acrylics and PVOH, and the inorganic vapor deposition coatings, silicon oxide, aluminum oxide and carbon. This report details both methods with a... (Industry News)

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Clariant Introduces Hostavin® Light Stabilizer Solutions for Waterborne Coatings

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 Z

Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, introduces innovative Hostavin® light stabilizer solutions to make waterborne coatings the new high-performance and more environmentally-oriented option for exterior protective applications,... (Product News)

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Researchers Develop Unique Method to Align Polymers to Paint-on Plastic Electronics

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 Z

Semiconducting polymers are an unruly bunch, but University of Michigan engineers have developed a new method for getting them in line that could pave the way for cheaper, greener, "paint-on" plastic electronics. (Industry News)

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Researchers Develop Energy-efficient Laser-based Coating Process for Temp. Sensitive Substrates

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 Z

Scientists at Fraunhofer ILT, working with industry partners, have succeeded in developing a resource-efficient laser-based surface functionalization process. This process combines wet-chemical coating processes with a laser process for subsequent... (Industry News)

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Air Products at ECS 2013: Highlights Surfactants, Dispersants & Defoamers for Paints, Coatings & Inks

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 Z

Air Products (NYSE:APD) is highlighting a number of specialty additives at European Coatings Show (ECS) (Stand 4-358 ) March 19 to 21 in Nuremberg, Germany, including surfactants, dispersants and a new line of defoamers... (Product News)

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Researchers Develop a Coating that Repels Undesired Water and Oil-based Deposits

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 Z

A new technology, developed at Queen's University, could see contaminants, ice, fingerprints and graffiti losing their grip on a wide range of surfaces. Discovered by researchers Guojun Liu and Dean Xiong (Chemistry), the coating has shown promise in... (Industry News)

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Sartomer Unveils CN9062, a Liquid High-functionality Oligomer for Exterior Hard-coat Applications

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:00 Z

Global specialty chemicals manufacturer Sartomer USA, LLC, now offers CN9062, a liquid high-functionality oligomer that brings significant scratch resistance to demanding coatings applications. (Product News)

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Bayer MaterialScience Introduces Bayhydrol®, a Waterborne PU Dispersions for Coatings

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:00 Z

The cabin presents automobile manufacturers ample design opportunities. This is due in no small part to the performance of modern coatings, which can be tailored to a diverse range of requirements. The broad range of raw materials offered by Bayer... (Product News)

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Fujitsu Pioneers Industry by Developing Water-based Paints for Plastic Chassis, Personal Computers

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 Z

Fujitsu Limited and Fujitsu Laboratories Limited recently announced the industry's first in development of a water-based paint for use on the plastic chassis of servers, personal computers, and other ICT equipment. (Product News)

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Borealis & Borouge at VDI 2013: to Promote Primerless Paint Systems for Exterior Plastic

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 Z

At the VDI International Conference "Plastics in Automotive Engineering" in Mannheim, Germany taking place on March 13-14, Borealis will highlight its newest product innovations in surface aesthetics, focusing on the areas of primerless paint ability... (Industry News)

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Researchers Develop Solar Cells Using a Process Similar to Spray Painting

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 Z

Solar cells made using a process like spray painting have been developed by a research collaboration between scientists at the University of Sheffield. (Industry News)

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Contact Angle: Decisive Surface Data from a Single Test

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:00:00 Z

Learn how to properly run contact angle measurements & extract decisive information on surface roughness, uniformity of treatment, release agents residues, weak boundary layers, wettability, printability, over treatment… This will save you from running additional & more expensive tests!All e-Training Courses Subscribe to Coatings & Inks Formulation Newsletter

Multi-colored Lustrous Pearlescent Pigments

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 00:00:00 Z

Hollman, A. M., et. al., U.S. Pat., (2012), 8,349,067.This patent discloses a pearlescent pigment, wherein the pigment is an inorganic material and the color of a homogeneous coating of the pigment, measured... (R&D Highlight)

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LG at CES 2013: Showcased Large-capacity Ovens with Aqua Clean Enamel Coating

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 Z

LG Electronics (LG) has announced its new series of self-cleaning, large-capacity ovens featuring the Aqua Clean Enamel (ACE) coating. Demonstrated publicly for the first time at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, this new... (Industry News)

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Nanovere Introduces Vecdor Nano-Clear®, a Wipe-On Nanocoating to Exceed Automotive OEM Specs

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 Z

Nanovere Technologies has introduced the world's first Wipe-On clear nanocoating to exceed automotive OEM specifications. The product is named Vecdor Nano-Clear®.The application potential for Nano-Clear® Wipe-On nanocoating includes... (Product News)

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DuPont at Ambiente: to Showcase Teflon® Nonstick Coating Systems in Newer Colors

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:00:00 Z

Under the slogan "News for your Business", DuPont will be presenting 3 key themes for successful marketing of cookware and bakeware featuring Teflon® nonstick coating systems at Ambiente in Frankfurt (Hall 3, Booth E 50) February 15-19, 2013. The... (Industry News)

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