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NALZIN® FA 180: a new rust prevention solution for aqueous paint systems
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NALZIN® FA 180: a new rust prevention solution for aqueous paint systems

Elementis (elementis.com), a leading specialty chemical supplier of additives for paint, coating & industrial aqueous applications, has introduced the NALZIN FA 180, an innovative product that addresses the common challenge of flash rust in aqueous paint systems, notes a press release from the company.

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February/March 2024
WEG develops innovative coating for offshore use
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WEG develops innovative coating for offshore use

WEG (weg.net) has developed an innovative coating for use in highly corrosive environments, providing greater durability to assets and increasing the lifespan by up to four times compared to current technologies.

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February/March 2024
Paint that can change colors? The skin of an octopus holds the key, say researchers
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Paint that can change colors? The skin of an octopus holds the key, say researchers

When you think of an octopus, you might be envious of its eight limbs. After all, there's a lot to be done with eight arms. But scientists are a bit more interested in something else: its skin.

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December 2023 / January 2024
CORCON, a landmark event that facilitates the exchange of technical information and interaction amongst professionals
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CORCON, a landmark event that facilitates the exchange of technical information and interaction amongst professionals

\"CORCON, an annual conference and expo on corrosion science and engineering in India, stands as one of the largest gatherings in Asia dedicated to this field,\" said Mr Sumeet Kataria, Chairman CORCON 2023, speaking at the inaugural function on October 25, 2023 at Hotel Sahara Star, conveniently located outside the Terminal 1, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai.

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December 2023 / January 2024
Excellent level of registrations for PaintExpo 2024
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Excellent level of registrations for PaintExpo 2024

Preparations are in full swing for the next edition of the world's leading trade fair for industrial coating technology from April 9 - 12, 2024 in Karlsruhe: Around six months before the start of PaintExpo, a large number of exhibitors have registered and 90 percent of the exhibition space of the last event has already been rented.

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December 2023 / January 2024
Adoption of robotics across various industry verticals is impacting coatings market | Future Market Insights Inc.
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Adoption of robotics across various industry verticals is impacting coatings market | Future Market Insights Inc.

The coatings technologies and application for robotics market is set for significant expansion, with an anticipated valuation of US$ 18,141.9 million by 2023.

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December 2023 / January 2024
Spinner hanger blast machine produces eight times faster processing times
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Spinner hanger blast machine produces eight times faster processing times

Improved quality and lower costs through automated shot blasting operation

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December 2023 / January 2024
What role does polymeric technology play in burgeoning wind industry?
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What role does polymeric technology play in burgeoning wind industry?

Designed to safeguard the integrity of wind turbine blade leading edges for the long term, this polymeric technology plays a critical role in supporting this growing sector

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December 2023 / January 2024
Desiccant dehumidification empowers round-the-year blasting, painting, and coating processes
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Desiccant dehumidification empowers round-the-year blasting, painting, and coating processes

Atul Bansal, Chief Operating Officer, Technical Drying Services

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December 2023 / January 2024
Jaguar Surface Coating Equipments on a growth path
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Jaguar Surface Coating Equipments on a growth path

JSCE specializes in special paint application systems

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December 2023 / January 2024
India's paint R&Ds prompt at market focused innovations
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India's paint R&Ds prompt at market focused innovations

The positive aspects of Indian paints R&D is its innovativeness and agility to re-engineer products quickly to respond to customer needs, introduction of new cost-effective product variants, and ability to customize products to suit Indian climatic conditions and work practices, says Dr B. P. Mallik, Sr Vice President, R&D, Paints Division, Grauer & Weil (India) Ltd.

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December 2023 / January 2024
Innovations and significant R&D spending expected to stimulate market growth of high temperature coatings
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Innovations and significant R&D spending expected to stimulate market growth of high temperature coatings

Surging thermally efficient coatings requirements that can protect industrial and commercial equipment in moderate to extreme temperature conditions is expected to drive industry growth over the next eight years

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December 2023 / January 2024
Fast-curing SMD adhesive for precise dispensing
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Fast-curing SMD adhesive for precise dispensing

Panacol (panacol.com) presents its new Structalit 5604, an extremely fastcuring adhesive which is specifically developed for bonding SMDs to printed circuit boards.

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August/September 2023
Real-time control for non-contact coating thickness measurement
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Real-time control for non-contact coating thickness measurement

coatmaster AG (coatmaster .com) has announced the launch of its all-new, fully-digital coatmaster® Flex for real-time non-contact coating thickness measurement optimally integrated into the production process, notes a press release from the company.

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August/September 2023
Self-programming 3D paint robots with data logging for heavy industry
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Self-programming 3D paint robots with data logging for heavy industry

Ventherm A/S (ventherm.com) is a Danish provider of spray booths and paint facilities for heavy industries such as wind power, offshore, defense, transportation, agricultural and other machining industry.

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August/September 2023
G6 Materials launches new thermally conductive epoxy product line
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G6 Materials launches new thermally conductive epoxy product line

G6 Materials Corp (g6epoxy.com), a high-tech company with expertise in advanced materials and developing innovative composites for a wide range of industrial uses, has launched a new thermally conductive G6-EPOXY® product line.

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August/September 2023
Dunn-Edwards Corporation announces extension to Decoglo® line
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Dunn-Edwards Corporation announces extension to Decoglo® line

Dunn-Edwards Corporation (dunnedwards.com/product/ decoglo/) has introduced an additional sheen for Decoglo an interior paint for cabinets, doors, and trim, which is designed to be paired with the Decoprime interior primer.

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August/September 2023
Sprayroq releases all new corrosion-resistant polyurethane lining: SprayShield Aqua Guard
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Sprayroq releases all new corrosion-resistant polyurethane lining: SprayShield Aqua Guard

Sprayroq (sprayroq.com), the industry-leading innovator in structural and protective polyurethane linings, has announced the release of its latest technology: SprayShield Aqua Guard, a highly moisture-tolerant, corrosion-resistant lining for municipal, storm, and treatment assets.

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August/September 2023
FPro G gun: a concentrate of innovations in 445 grams of aluminum
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FPro G gun: a concentrate of innovations in 445 grams of aluminum

Sames Kremlin (sameskremlin.com) completes its premium range of low pressure paint spray guns with the FPro G, a gravity-fed model that stands out for its ergonomics, high application quality and disposable cups, notes a press release from the company.

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August/September 2023
PPG launches low-temperature cure electrocoats for automotive manufacturers
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PPG launches low-temperature cure electrocoats for automotive manufacturers

PPG (ppg.com) has announced the launch of PPG ENVIRO-PRIMEⓇ EPIC 200R coatings, a suite of electrocoat (e-coat) products that cure at lower temperatures than competing technologies.

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August/September 2023
parts2clean 2023: Parts cleaning - multiple tasks along the process chain
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parts2clean 2023: Parts cleaning - multiple tasks along the process chain

As a key component of manufacturing processes, parts cleaning ensures the quality and function of increasingly compact and complex products.

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August/September 2023
NETL develops coating technology to protect pipelines from corrosion and improve safety and reliability
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NETL develops coating technology to protect pipelines from corrosion and improve safety and reliability

Pipeline corrosion can cause catastrophic failure events such as explosion hazards and emissions of environmentally damaging substances like methane from natural gas pipelines.

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August/September 2023
Scientists at IIT Bombay develop new technique for measuring the coating performance
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Scientists at IIT Bombay develop new technique for measuring the coating performance

How often have we not encountered corrosion in some of our devices? Although there would be some coating to prevent them, the performance of the coated material deteriorates over time. These can affect the overall performance of the device itself.

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August/September 2023
Introducing Limitless: GLIDDEN Paint by PPG's 'Anything but Yellow' 2024 Color of the Year
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Introducing Limitless: GLIDDEN Paint by PPG's 'Anything but Yellow' 2024 Color of the Year

PPG (ppgpaints.com) has announced GLIDDENⓇ paint by PPG's 2024 Color of the Year: Limitless (PPG1091-3), a fresh warm hue that holds both the power of a primary color and the essence of a neutral.

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August/September 2023
Majority of global maritime industry underestimates the negative impact of biofouling despite latest advice from IMO
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Majority of global maritime industry underestimates the negative impact of biofouling despite latest advice from IMO

Almost two thirds (59%) of the shipping industry underestimate the negative environmental impacts of biofouling, with as much as one in four claiming to know little about the issue, a new report by Jotun has found.

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August/September 2023
Antimicrobial paints increasingly in demand due to increased attention being paid to health and hygiene: Future Market Insights Inc.
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Antimicrobial paints increasingly in demand due to increased attention being paid to health and hygiene: Future Market Insights Inc.

Future Market Insights (FMI) has forecast the decorative paints market value to surpass US$ 60.27 billion in 2022.

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August/September 2023
External 3-layer polyethylene coating for water carrying steel pipes
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External 3-layer polyethylene coating for water carrying steel pipes

Underground steel pipeline are efficient and cost effective mechanism to transport water.

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August/September 2023
Nanoparticles show significant potential for much stronger, tougher and durable coatings
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Nanoparticles show significant potential for much stronger, tougher and durable coatings

Ongoing developments in nanotechnology has led to the creation of more cost-effective and efficient nanocoatings, enhancing market demand in the process

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August/September 2023
11 power tips to control corrosion and increase quality by 2X
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11 power tips to control corrosion and increase quality by 2X

\"Do you know there are approximately 22,000 automotive components, paint plating and coating manufacturers in Asia? And competing with these existing and upcoming manufacturing units is becoming difficult day by day. Manufacturers are unable to earn as much profit as they expect,\" notes Mr Vidur Malbotra, head of sales at Testronix Instruments, who has authored this book - 11 power tips to control corrosion and increase quality by 2X.

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August/September 2023
Belzona restores mammoth pipeline through cold bonding
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Belzona restores mammoth pipeline through cold bonding

A mammoth pipeline in a petroleum production facility in Thailand suffering from thin wall defects along the weld joints was restored using Belzona 1111 (Super Metal), ensuring the long-term protection of the pipeline's integrity

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August/September 2023