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Aerospace certification for surface coatings company |
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| Paint and Coatings
: 17 April, 2015 |
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Ionbond announces that Airbus SAS has certified the Greensboro, NC, USA coating centre for the production of PVD coatings according to Airbus process specifications (AIPS). The certification will allow the facility in Greensboro to provide coatings to Airbus directly and through its suppliers. |
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Selective brush plating for industrial applications |
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| Surface Finishing
: 11 November, 2014 |
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"Why take the surface to the tank when you can take the tank to the surface?’ is the idea on which the portable, selective brush plating process is based. Derek Vanek of SIFCO Applied Surface Concepts (ASC) - part of Norman Hay - discusses the application benefits and possibilities of selective plating. |
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Q & A on corrosion-resistant coatings |
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| Paint and Coatings
: 29 May, 2014 |
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Utsav Shah, Product Development Engineer at Master Bond answers questions about corrosion and corrosion resistant coatings. Shah has a background in Polymer Engineering, having earned a Masters degree in Material Science from University of Southern California. |
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Printable heating systems and transparent inks |
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| Conductive inks
: 21 May, 2014 |
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Within the electronics field, more and more applications are coming to the fore that require a uniform, self-regulating heating system – from heated mirrors and underfloor heating systems to batteries. Conventional wire-based solutions are not only cumbersome but also particularly time-consuming and costly to manufacture. Now, with its Loctite ECI 8000 E&C series, Henkel is able to provide an innovative and efficient alternative. |
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Nano-thin protective layer of copper reduces friction in heavy machinery |
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| Oils and Lubricants
: 21 May, 2014 |
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Nanotechnology can be employed to reduce friction, in everything from cosmetics to paint, or steel and even toothpaste. It is also used in the oil and lubrication businesses. But how can microscopic particles help reduce fossil-fuel use and extend the life of components for some of the heaviest and largest machines – used in shipping, railways, marine engineering, mining, and heavy industry? |
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Nanoparticle based coating for aircraft engines may triple service life |
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| Powder Coatings
: 27 March, 2014 |
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Researchers at University West in Sweden have started using nanoparticles in the heat-insulating surface layer that protects aircraft engines from heat. Such coatings are used on combustion chamber walls, inlet guide vanes, turbine blades and vanes, these being the so–called hot section components that see high temperatures due to combustion gases. |
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Process control process regulates metals pretreatment |
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| Surface Pre-Treatments
: 16 March, 2014 |
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In the manufacture of metal components, the ability to continuously monitor surface pretreatment processes and to ensure the optimum infeed of the chemicals required is of crucial importance. Henkel’s TCS Engineering department has developed a modular metering and control system under the brand name Lineguard specifically for such applications. |
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NanoDiamond PTFE coating doubles surface durability and reduces machinery friction |
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| Diamond-like Coatings
: 10 March, 2014 |
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Finnish surface coatings specialist Carbodeon has released a new PTFE/NanoDiamond coating with twice the durability and up to 66% less friction than current products. The new coating has huge potential to cost-effectively reduce CO2 output and fuel demand, as well as to improve equipment lifespan, in fields such as the automotive, aerospace and industrial machinery industries. |
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Selective laser oxidation of aluminium surfaces |
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| Surface Engineering
: 23 February, 2014 |
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From the idea of operating a coating process without the use of chemicals, AHC Oberflächentechnik in Germany has developed a novel method for the oxidation of aluminium surfaces. With this process components can be protected selectively against wear and corrosion. A pilot plant has been located in the French subsidiary Faulquemont. The process is noiw ready for serial production. |
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Thin film optical coatings with high laser damage threshold (LDT) |
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| Optical Coatings
: 25 October, 2013 |
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Deposition Sciences (DSI) has a new line of coatings that are ideal for diodes, DPSS and gas lasers and other high energy systems. With laser damage threshold (LDT) levels as high as 25MW/cm[2], they are to be demonstrated during SPIE BiOS/Photonics West 2014 at the Moscone Center, San Francisco (1 to 6 Feb 2014). |
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Foam polymer coating grown directly from gases |
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| Plastic Coatings
: 14 October, 2013 |
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A researcher at the University of Rochester has developed a process to grow highly customisable coatings of foam-like polymers. Useful because they combine light weight with rigid mechanical properties, they are used in a variety of ways, including the delivery of drugs in the body, as a framework for body tissues and implants, and as layers in laser targets for fusion research. |
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Five metal surface finishing technologies under one roof |
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| Surface Finishing
: 08 September, 2013 |
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UK supplier of Otec deburring and polishing machines Finishing Techniques has expanded its subcontract services. Five technologies have been brought together – stream finishing, disc finishing, drag finishing, centrifugal tumbling and vibratory – to provide a one-stop shop for metal component manufacturers requiring a high quality metal finishing service rather than the purchase of machines. |
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Highly durable, optical thin film coatings for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) |
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| Optical Coatings
: 03 September, 2013 |
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Deposition Sciences presented ruggedised optical coatings for unmanned systems at AUVSI (Washington DC) in August. Extremely durable optical coatings include anti-reflection, infrared thin film coatings, dark mirrors, patterned optical filters, advanced multispectral optical filter assemblies, dielectric, multilayer, and dichroic filters. They are ideal for unmanned systems and advanced military and defence applications such as night vision, display, large optics, thermal imaging, CCDs and telescope optics. |
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External coating of 90km oil pipeline by airless spraying method |
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| Polymer-ceramic coatings
: 29 August, 2013 |
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Usually PP-wrapping provides long-term corrosion protection for underground pipelines. But in this case the polypropylene tapes shrank substantially due to the high service temperature. Thereby, large metal surfaces were uncovered and unprotected. The two-component epoxy coatings of the solvent-free Proguard-Series (VOC = 0 mg) are based on unplasticised special resins. The Tg-value (glass transition temperature) of these coating systems is >120C. Therefore, a tight cross linking of the polymer chains is achieved even at high substrate temperatures. |
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Round shank tool coating keeps rotational tooling sharp for longer |
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| Diamond-like Coatings
: 29 August, 2013 |
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Following the signing of an exclusive licence agreement, Tecvac is now providing the complete line of CemeCon resilient coatings to UK tool manufacturers and users. Tecvac is able to replicate CemeCon processes and is fully authorised to market these branded coatings and give users technical support with assured rapid turnaround. This follows on from an investment of £1.2 million in its Cambridge coating plant by the parent company, the Wallwork Group. |
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Ultra-low resistance and lightweight EMI shielding film |
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| Conductive touch screen coatings
: 12 August, 2013 |
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New lightweight and thin Sante FS100-LR-1N EMI Shielding Film with ultra low surface resistance provides excellent EMI shielding performance and greater freedom in product design for defence-related instruments, industrial displays and ruggedised computers. |
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Glass-flake epoxy paint for long-term protection of bridges and highways |
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| Paint and Coatings
: 12 June, 2013 |
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Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings has pioneered a glass flake epoxy based paint technology in the bridges and highways industry. Originally developed to protect offshore structures from the severe marine environment in North Sea oil and gas applications, the system eliminates the requirements for ongoing maintenance to significantly reduce environmental impact, save on repair costs and extend asset life, offering up to 25 years’ protection. |
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Bolton surface coatings company changes name following takeover |
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| Paint and Coatings
: 25 January, 2013 |
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Specialist industrial coatings supplier, Leighs Paints is now trading as Sherwin-Williams Protective and Marine Coatings. Now part of The Sherwin-Williams Company’s Global Finishes Group, Sherwin-Williams Protective and Marine Coatings will continue to manufacture the Fireterx range of passive fire protection (PFP) products, and will look to expand its portfolio and grow its presence in markets across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). |
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Clean room facility boosts medical coatings capacity |
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| Adhesive Coating
: 15 December, 2012 |
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Raleigh Coatings has made a £500,000 investment to build a new Class 7 clean-room facility complete with a dedicated silicone gel adhesive coating line, in response to growing demand for its coating services from the healthcare sector. |
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Diamond-like coatings service prolongs tool and component life |
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| Diamond-like Coatings
: 04 December, 2012 |
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Surface engineering specialist, Tecvac, is advocating the application of Diamolith, a diamond-like carbon coating to improve the endurance and performance of critical engineering components. The Cambridge based company, part of the Wallwork Group, has introduced a service for the application of the high resistance and highly lubricious surface treatment for manufacturers throughout the UK. |
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Azelis Coatings extends partnership with Momentive in Russia |
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| Paint and Coatings
: 19 October, 2012 |
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Azelis has been appointed as distributor by leading producer Momentive, to service the coatings sector in Russia. Azelis is to offer Momentive's range of water-based dispersions for paints, under the brand name Axilat. |
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Titanium dioxide molecules clean surfaces by photocatalysis |
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| Surface Engineering
: 23 August, 2012 |
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The sun breaks through the clouds – and surfaces start cleaning themselves! It may sound like magic, but in fact it’s all thanks to the addition of titanium dioxide molecules. Activated by UV light, they trigger a reaction which destroys bacteria, algae and fungi, keeping items such as the armrests of garden chairs nice and clean. |
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Fast chemical dissolution studied by X-raying |
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| Surface Engineering
: 14 April, 2011 |
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A breakthrough in the study of chemical reactions during etching and coating of materials was achieved by a research group headed by Kiel physicist, Professor Olaf Magnussen. |
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Singapore opens production facility to manufacture self-cleaning titanium dioxide via eco-friendly nano-coating route |
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| Powder Coatings
: 12 April, 2011 |
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The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and PJI Contract Pte Ltd has announced the opening of a production facility to manufacture Titanium Dioxide (TiO2). PJI Contract, a leading specialist contractor for industrial polymeric floors, protective coatings, and linings, has licensed from A*STAR the patented TiO2 manufacturing process developed by the Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech), a research institute of A*STAR. |
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Diamond Like Coating Technology Lowers Friction dramatically |
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| Paint and Coatings
: 25 October, 2010 |
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DIARC-Technology has developed its next generation coating system which enables ta-C (tetrahedral amorphous carbon) structured diamond-like coatings to be produced in volume quantities for industrial applications. |
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Tooling costs and quality of high volume packaging improved by Keronite process |
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| Surface Engineering
: 13 February, 2009 |
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Applied to tooling for plastic packaging, the Keronite Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation (PEO) advanced surface treatment process is enabling manufacturers of consumer products and their plastic packaging to get a rapid return on their investment in tooling. At the same time, productivity is increased and the quality of moulded parts is improved. |
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DSM to double capacity for engineering plastics in China |
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| Powder Coatings
: 17 August, 2006 |
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Royal DSM N.V. today announces the opening of its new compounding site for engineering plastics at Jiangyin in the Jiangsu province of China on April 26, 2006. This project will double the total capacity for the product lines Stanyl PA46, Akulon PA6 and Arnite PBT. These materials are used in manufacturing key molded components for the automotive, electrical and electronics, consumer and industrial segments. |
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DSM Nutritional Products unveils the secret of beauty with ALL-Q plus |
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| Powder Coatings
: 02 August, 2006 |
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DSM Nutritional Products has recently introduced ALL-Q plus, a cosmetic ingredient that comprises all the benefits Coenzyme Q10 is known for: antioxidant, energizer, wrinkle reduction, prevention of premature skin ageing. Due to its benefits Coenzyme Q10 is the active ingredient mostly known by consumers and cosmetic manufacturers. |
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New Dyneema grade makes its maiden voyage onboard ABN AMRO ONE and Pirates of the Caribbean |
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| Powder Coatings
: 25 July, 2006 |
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Making its debut in the round-the-world Volvo Ocean Race, new Dyneema SK78 fiber from DSM Dyneema proved its superior performance under extreme conditions. The new grade of super-strong polyethylene was used in the running rigging of the two world-class yachts, ABN AMRO ONE and Pirates of the Caribbean, that finished first and second, respectively. |
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