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Surface hydration for antifouling and bio-adhesion
Surface hydration seems to play a crucial role in various maritime applications. Scientists have investigated the processes.
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Biesterfeld receives additional distribution rights for Dymax products in Eastern Europe
Biesterfeld and US manufacturer Dymax are extending their distribution partnership for light-curing adhesives, casting compounds and conformal coatings, which are primarily used in medical technology,...
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BASF publishes “2020-2021 Automotive Color Trends collection
BASF has released its "2020-2021 Automotive Color Trends" collection with a variety of shades and effects that show the way of modern automotive coatings.
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FEICA publishes leaflet “A safe future for polyurethane products
The Association of the European Adhesive & Sealant Industry (FEICA) leaflet "A safe future for polyurethane products" is now available in six European languages.
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Expert interview rheology: “It is always a matter of compromise.”
There is no getting around the issue of rheology. If the yield point, viscosity or thixotropy are not correct, a coatings product is just not marketable. We spoke to Thomas Mezger about the state of the...
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Effect of organic additives on the stability of a polymer coated interface
A new study describes the effect of additives in fluoacid-based Ti and Zr-treatments for galvanised steel on the stability of a polymer coated interface.
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ASK Chemicals: Creating two divisions and changes in management
ASK Chemicals, supplier of foundry chemicals and consumables, is re-organising and creating two divisions.
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Performance of organic coatings upon cyclic mechanical load
Scienstists have demonstrated a methodology for the evaluation of coating resistance to an impact of repetitive mechanical stress.
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Coatings industry supplier Elcometer acquires Sagola
Three years after the launch of their new Abrasive Blast Equipment Division, Elcometer, supplier of equipment to the coatings industry are have announced their acquisition of Sagola.
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Developing green binding additives: Borregaard receives funding of EUR 1.5 million
Borregaard has received a commitment of NOK 15.9 million (ca. EUR 1.5 million) in funding from the Research Council of Norway (NFR) for an innovation project that is supposed to maximise the value of raw...
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Underwater hull inspections powered by Remote Operated Vehicles
Coatings manufacturer Hempel has launched an underwater Hull Inspection service using Remote Operated Vehicles (ROVs), to provide complete hull coating inspections while a vessel is at port or anchorage....
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BASF closes divestiture of its construction chemicals business
BASF has closed the divestiture of its construction chemicals business to an affiliate of Lone Star, a global private equity firm.
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A closer look at the wood coatings market
As wood remains a popular building material, the for the further development of the wood coatings market sound positive. The global volume should increase by 2024. Yet, the outlook of industry players...
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Prevention of Candida infections on titanium-based biomaterials
Scientists describe coatings for the local prevention of infections on titanium-based biomaterials.