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Benzylcyanocoumarin-based NIR reflective coatings enhance LiDAR detection and thermal management for autonomous vehicles
A bilayered black coating system using benzylcyanocoumarin dyes achieves high near-infrared reflectance for automotive LiDAR detection while reducing heat accumulation. The innovative coatings offer improved...
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PPG acquires EMM International
PPG has acquired EMM International, a provider of solutions for automotive body shops. The acquisition strengthens coating’s offering in paint preparation and processing across Europe and the U.S.
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Axalta’s global automotive colour report: white remains top choice
Axalta’s 73rd annual Global Automotive Colour Popularity Report reveals white, grey, and black continuing to dominate globally, with subtle shifts towards chromatic and bold colour choices in regional...
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BASF Coatings inaugurates cutting-edge OEM coatings plant in Muenster
BASF Coatings has opened a new automotive OEM coatings facility in Muenster, Germany, designed to meet growing demand for high-volume products. Featuring advanced automation and powered entirely by renewable...
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Mipa establishes Mipa Belgium and strengthens presence in Benelux
With the establishment of Mipa Belgium, the German coatings producer expands its activities in Western Europe. The takeover of Belgian distribution partner B-Coat opens new opportunities for growth.
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Automated evaluation of stone chip resistance in automotive coatings
A newly developed method enables the automated identification of the main delamination level in stone chip resistance tests in accordance with DIN EN ISO 21227-2. The approach is based on confocal chromatic...
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BASF Coatings and NIO agree on strategic partnership for automotive coatings
This collaboration marks a significant step towards achieving a long-term and mutually beneficial relationship, focusing on automotive exterior coatings for NIO’s electric vehicles.
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Peter Lacke: New plant in southern China
Peter Lacke has signed the contract for a new production facility in Huizhou, South China.
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BASF publishes ‘Color Report for Automotive OEM Coatings’
According to the newly published BASF "Color Report for Automotive OEM Coatings", the global automotive colour landscape continued to evolve in 2024.
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Akzo Nobel employs hydrogen-powered spray booth
One of the automotive industry’s first hydrogen-powered spray booths has been installed by Akzo Nobel at a new training center in Belgium.
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Functional additives with infrared reflective properties for automotive coatings
Functional additives with infrared reflective properties for automotive coatings
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BASF releases ‘Automotive Color Trends’ 2024-2025
Every year, the designers of BASF's Coatings division create a new collection of colours to inspire automotive designers worldwide. The current theme of Automotive Color Trends 2024–2025 draws on the...
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Identification of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in an automotive factory painting line
Study identifies volatile organic compounds emitted by coatings in a car factory painting line, examining potential health risks for employees.
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BASF opens new application and technical center for automotive coatings in China
BASF's Coatings division has official inaugurated its new Application and Technical Center in Jiangmen, China. Located within the site of BASF Coatings (Guangdong).