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EcoSmart Delivers Proprietary Product Line to Manufacturer of Outdoor Patio Furniture, Casual Creations

EcoSmart Surface and Coating Technologies Inc. (EcoSmart), a wholly owned subsidiary of The Renewable Corporation (RNWB), has delivered its initial proprietary product line to Casual Creations, a manufacture of outdoor patio furniture.

12 Apr 2013

Zircotec’s Flexible Heatshield to Extend Life of Dampers and Batteries in BriSCA Full Contact Stock Cars

The leading competitor in what is often cited as the toughest form of motorsport has selected Zircotec’s flexible heatshield to extend the life of dampers and batteries as well as minimising cockpit temperatures. Reigning National Points Champion, car constructor and Super Star grade BriSCA F1 Stock Car driver Tom Harris is now using ZircoFlex®, citing benefits for both cost and safety reasons for its use.

12 Apr 2013

Innovative Copper, Lexan and Aluminum Combination Sheet for Construction

Alsa Metals announced today an entirely new kind of copper sheet that combines brilliantly colored real pure copper, with the lightweight performance of aluminum and the protective power of Lexan polycarbonate resin thermoplastic.

10 Apr 2013

New Kind of Adaptive Material Features Tunable Transparency and Wettability

Imagine a tent that blocks light on a dry and sunny day, and becomes transparent and water-repellent on a dim, rainy day. Or highly precise, self-adjusting contact lenses that also clean themselves. Or pipelines that can optimize the rate of flow depending on the volume of fluid coming through them and the environmental conditions outside.

9 Apr 2013

Clariant Introduces UV Stabilizer Waterborne Coatings for Exterior Protective Applications

Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, introduces innovative Hostavin® light stabilizer solutions to make waterborne coatings the new high-performance and more environmentally-oriented option for exterior protective applications, previously an exclusive area of solventborne systems.

From Clariant Corporation 5 Apr 2013

Analysis Report on Hard Chrome and Alternatives in Wear Coatings

The comprehensive research "Markets in Wear Coatings: Hard Chrome and its Alternatives" discusses various technologies, industries in which hard chrome plating and replacements will and won't be used, as well as forecasts to 2020.

4 Apr 2013

New Report on China's Automotive Coatings Industry

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Research and Development Prospect of China's Automotive Coatings Industry, 2013-2017

From Report Linker 28 Mar 2013

Clariant Introduces Compact Simultaneous Colorant Dispenser

Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will create a stir among the Point of Sale (POS) Tinting segment with its launch of the first compact Color Dispenser to allow simultaneous dispensing of up to six colors at a time. Clariant’s machine is one of two new innovative prototypes offering performance and productivity benefits to retailers.

From Clariant Corporation 28 Mar 2013

Nine Products from PPG Architectural Finishes Earn GREENGUARD Certification

Nine products from PPG Architectural Finishes, Inc. recently received GREENGUARD certification, aiming to protect human health through air quality improvements and reduced chemical exposure.

From PPG Industries Inc. 27 Mar 2013

3M Introduces Scotchshield Automotive Security Films

According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), an auto theft occurs every 33 seconds in the U.S. That’s roughly 1 million vehicles each year that wind up in the hands of thieves at a cost of nearly $6.4 billion. Today, 3M is making it easier for drivers to add an extra layer of protection to vulnerable vehicles with the launch of their new 3M™ Scotchshield™ Automotive Security Films.

From 3M 26 Mar 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

EcoSmart Delivers Proprietary Product Line to Manufacturer of Outdoor Patio Furniture, Casual Creations

Zircotec’s Flexible Heatshield to Extend Life of Dampers and Batteries in BriSCA Full Contact Stock Cars

Innovative Copper, Lexan and Aluminum Combination Sheet for Construction

New Kind of Adaptive Material Features Tunable Transparency and Wettability

Clariant Introduces UV Stabilizer Waterborne Coatings for Exterior Protective Applications

Analysis Report on Hard Chrome and Alternatives in Wear Coatings

New Report on China's Automotive Coatings Industry

Clariant Introduces Compact Simultaneous Colorant Dispenser

Nine Products from PPG Architectural Finishes Earn GREENGUARD Certification

3M Introduces Scotchshield Automotive Security Films

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

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

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

TSL-570: High Performance Tunable Laser

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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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