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BASF to Exhibit Latest Automotive Refinish Solutions at NACE 2013

BASF will share its latest automotive refinish solutions to improve collision center productivity and enhance profitability at Booth #1535 at the 2013 International Autobody Collision Exposition (NACE), Oct. 16-18, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.

From BASF Corporation 3 Oct 2013

Heliatek GmbH to Focus on the Integration of Glass and Solar Films

Heliatek GmbH, a global leader in manufacturing high-end Solar Films, has signed a joint development agreement with AGC Glass Europe, European branch of AGC (the world's largest producer of flat glass), already active in traditional BIPV.

30 Sep 2013

New Report by IDTechEx on Market Forecasts on the Applications for Transparrent Conductive Films

This article introduces some of the research and content of the new IDTechEx report "Transparent Conductive Films (TCF) 2014-2024: Forecasts, Technologies, Players".

From IDTechEx 26 Sep 2013

Astro-Med Releases Optically Clear, Glossy Laminating Solution for Label Printers

Astro-Med, Inc. is announcing the worldwide release of its exclusive breakthrough laminating solution, Lustro-Lam, which is being marketed through its QuickLabel Systems business unit. According to QuickLabel, Lustro-Lam is a gloss overcoat film formulated to laminate inkjet-printed labels.

25 Sep 2013

Cromax Announces New Brand Name for DuPont Automotive Refinish Systems

Axalta Coating Systems today announced Cromax® as the new brand name for DuPont Refinish, a leading global brand of automotive refinish systems. Along with a bold new logo that visually conveys the spirit of the brand, the launch of Cromax is part of Axalta’s on-going commitment to its customers to be built for performance.

25 Sep 2013

Dow Corning to Showcase Release Modifiers, Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives, Additives and Technologies at LabelExpo Europe 2013

Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, today unveiled at LabelExpo Europe 2013 its new Syl-Off® SL 35 Release Modifier, the next generation of controlled release additive technology for solventless release coatings.

From Dow Corning 24 Sep 2013

DUNMORE Materials Ensure Safety of ISS-Bound Cargo on Orbital Sciences' Cygnus Spacecraft

DUNMORE Corporation multi layer insulation (MLI) films and tapes will protect vital components and wiring aboard Orbital Sciences’ spacecraft “Cygnus” as it docks with the International Space Station for the first time.

20 Sep 2013

BASF's Coatings Ensure Longevity and Efficiency of New Wind Turbine in Hamburg

Since mid-August, Hamburg’s port has hosted a new inland wind turbine whose rotor blades are nearly 60 meters long. BASF’s RELEST® coatings make a crucial contribution to the longevity of the turbine. They ensure high surface quality and protect the glass-fiber reinforced plastic rotor blades from enormous stresses brought about by weathering, erosion and UV radiation, for example.

From BASF Corporation 19 Sep 2013

Huntsman Agrees to Buy Rockwood’s Performance Additives and Titanium Dioxide Businesses

Huntsman Corporation and Rockwood Holdings, Inc. announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement whereby Huntsman will acquire Rockwood’s Performance Additives and Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) businesses. Under the terms of the agreement Huntsman will pay approximately $1.1 billion in cash and assume unfunded pension liabilities estimated at $225 million as of June 30, 2013.

18 Sep 2013

Fraunhofer CCL Celebrates 10th Year of Collaboration with Michigan State University

Fraunhofer USA is proud to announce that its research center, the Fraunhofer Center for Coatings and Laser Applications (CCL) and its research partner, Michigan State University (MSU), are celebrating their 10th year of collaboration.

17 Sep 2013

Editorial Highlights

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

BASF to Exhibit Latest Automotive Refinish Solutions at NACE 2013

Heliatek GmbH to Focus on the Integration of Glass and Solar Films

New Report by IDTechEx on Market Forecasts on the Applications for Transparrent Conductive Films

Astro-Med Releases Optically Clear, Glossy Laminating Solution for Label Printers

Cromax Announces New Brand Name for DuPont Automotive Refinish Systems

Dow Corning to Showcase Release Modifiers, Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives, Additives and Technologies at LabelExpo Europe 2013

DUNMORE Materials Ensure Safety of ISS-Bound Cargo on Orbital Sciences' Cygnus Spacecraft

BASF's Coatings Ensure Longevity and Efficiency of New Wind Turbine in Hamburg

Huntsman Agrees to Buy Rockwood’s Performance Additives and Titanium Dioxide Businesses

Fraunhofer CCL Celebrates 10th Year of Collaboration with Michigan State University

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

SU7000 & SU8700 Schottky Field Emission SEMs: Ultra High-Resolution & Analytical Imaging

TSL-570: High Performance Tunable Laser

Advanced Reconstruction Toolbox from ZEISS

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What is the Gold Foil Covering Spacecraft and Satellites?

Sheet Resistance Measurement on TOPCon Solar Cells

The Link Between FIB-SEM and TEM

Comprehensive Guide: Checkweighing

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 to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

1Aluminum-Scandium Alloys: A Game Changer for Hydrogen Energy

2Recycled Milled Carbon Fibers for Automotive Parts Manufacturing

3NanoMOFs: Enhancing Anti-Counterfeiting Through Multi-Spectral Photonic Security

4Developing Digital Twins for Durable 3D-Printed Military Parts

5Improving Wound Care with Bioactive Material-Based Dressings

6Neutrinos are at Least a Million Times Lighter Than Electrons

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