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Buick Riviera Rivision Featuring BASF R-M Onyx HD Paint Wins 2014 Ridler Award

BASF Automotive Refinish Solutions is pleased to announce that the winner of the 2014 Ridler Award – the 1964 Buick Riviera Rivision created by JF Launier of JF Kustoms – features BASF R-M® Onyx HD paint.

From BASF Corporation 17 Mar 2014

Self-healing Anti-corrosion Coating Introduced by NEI

NEI Corporation recently introduced NANOMYTE® TC‐5001, a nanotechnology-enabled, single component, clear coating that significantly improves the corrosion resistance of zinc‐plated and hot‐dip galva...

From NEI Corporation 14 Mar 2014

Canadian Agencies Award Funding to Abakan Subsidiary to Establish Wear-Resistant Clad Pipe Facility

In a move that marks the Company's entry into the enormous Alberta Oil Sands market, Abakan Inc. ("Abakan") today announced that, along with the lead project partner, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), Abakan's 72% owned subsidiary, MesoCoat, has received a $2.75 million funding commitment from Alberta's Ministry of Innovation and Advanced Education (IAE) and Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) for an 18-month collaborative effort to establish a prototype demonstration facility for developing, testing and commercializing wear-resistant clad pipe and components.

From Abakan Inc. 12 Mar 2014

SENTECH Instruments Advanced ICP Etching System Used at Fraunhofer IISB

SENTECH Instruments has developed the advanced PTSA (planar triple spiral antenna) inductively coupled plasma source which provides the core plasma technology used in the ICP plasma etcher for low damage and high rate etching, and which is used in the ICPECVD low temperature deposition systems.

From Sentech Instruments 10 Mar 2014

Perstorp to Showcase Low-Impact-High-Performance Coating Technologies at MECS 2014

Perstorp, a world leader in specialty chemicals, invests 80% of its R&D into developing sustainable coating solutions with superior properties. The Middle East Coating Show (MECS 2014) provides the perfect opportunity to present how these innovative low-impact-high-performance coating technologies meet the region’s needs for today and tomorrow.

From Perstorp Holding AB 10 Mar 2014

Hardide Coatings Enters into Strategic Supply Agreement with General Electric

Hardide Coatings, provider of advanced surface coating technology, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a Strategic Supply Agreement with the General Electric Company Inc. (GE).

From Hardide Coatings 5 Mar 2014

Michelman to Feature Full Line of Primers and Overprint Varnishes at Dscoop9

Michelman digital printing primers for HP Indigo and other digital presses are designed to optimize printing results on virtually all substrates including biaxially oriented polypropylene and polyethylene film and paper. Ideal for customers printing labels and packaging, Michelman water-based primers ensure good adhesion of ink to the substrate, while improving rub resistance, image quality and press performance.

From Michelman Inc 5 Mar 2014

Ellsworth Adhesives Europe Announces Availability of New Dymax Coating

Now available for purchase from Ellsworth Adhesives, OC-3021 is the latest product to be developed by the Dymax Corporation. OC-3021 is a UV Curable, optically clear, hard coating offering superior durability and increased film life.

From Ellsworth Adhesives 4 Mar 2014

Hi-Temp Coatings Technology Acquired by PPG

PPG Industries today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Hi-Temp Coatings Technology Co., Inc., a privately-owned supplier of high-temperature-resistant and insulative coatings, based in Boxborough, Mass. Financial terms were not disclosed.

From PPG Industries Inc. 4 Mar 2014

New Updated Study on Hard Chrome in Wear Coatings

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Markets in Wear Coatings: Hard Chrome and its Alternatives" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 3 Mar 2014

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Coatings and Thin Films News

Buick Riviera Rivision Featuring BASF R-M Onyx HD Paint Wins 2014 Ridler Award

Self-healing Anti-corrosion Coating Introduced by NEI

Canadian Agencies Award Funding to Abakan Subsidiary to Establish Wear-Resistant Clad Pipe Facility

SENTECH Instruments Advanced ICP Etching System Used at Fraunhofer IISB

Perstorp to Showcase Low-Impact-High-Performance Coating Technologies at MECS 2014

Hardide Coatings Enters into Strategic Supply Agreement with General Electric

Michelman to Feature Full Line of Primers and Overprint Varnishes at Dscoop9

Ellsworth Adhesives Europe Announces Availability of New Dymax Coating

Hi-Temp Coatings Technology Acquired by PPG

New Updated Study on Hard Chrome in Wear Coatings

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

CSP Temperature Standards by Thermometrics

Coolant Control Module for Plasma Cleaning

Nano-Observer II: AFM for Nanoscale Imaging

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The Role of Accurate Analysis in Sustaining Critical Materials for a Circular Economy

How to Address Thermal Runaway Protection (TRP) in EVs

Torque Testing Explained

Analysis of Nitrogen Solubility in Soy Protein Using FT-NIR Spectroscopy

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Coatings and Thin Films News

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

1Accelerating Ion Transport with New Material

2New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

3The ECOFAP Project aims to make shoe soles and heels with a new 3D printing material based on tanned leather waste

4A Bio-Inspired Catalyst for Efficient Chemical Reactions

5Innovative Technology for Enhanced Concrete Construction

6Development and Evaluation of P-PPD for Enhanced Crude Oil Flow and Hydrate Mitigation

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