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Dynamic Infrastructure Implements Deep AI Technology to Prevent Bridges and Tunnels from Collapsing

The New York and Tel Aviv based start-up Dynamic Infrastructure is implementing the world's first deep-learning solution which allows bridge and tunnel owners and operators to obtain visual diagnosis of the assets they manage. The system provides live, cloud-based, 3D views of the bridge or tunnel and automatically alerts when changes are detected in maintenance and operation conditions - before the issues evolve into large-scale failures.

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Out Now Issue n. 31 of ipcm Protective Coatings

Special on protective technologies for the energy industry.

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Latest Addition in Fastest Growing European Anticorrosion Packaging Plant

With mission to keep improving its customer satisfaction, EcoCortec^®s team is launching new service of foam fabrication. The plant is excited to announce its latest addition that will further widen its assortment of environmentally safe corrosion protection packaging.

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AkzoNobel's New Powder Coatings Range Takes Hassle Out of Steel Corrosion Protection

Complex corrosion challenges just got effortlessly easy to tackle following the launch of a global range of high-performance primers from AkzoNobel's Powder Coatings business. The company's new Interpon Redox range offers customers a one-stop-shop which provides the simplest route to maximum corrosion protection. It covers a full array of substrates, surfaces and environments - from cable cars and chemical plants to window frames and wind turbines.

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Environmentally Friendly Flushing System Reduces VOC Emissions During Color Changes by Up To 60 Percent

Dürr has developed a new, environmentally friendly flushing system for two-component paint application: the EcoBell PurgeBox makes it possible for the first time to collect almost all solvent-based two-component paints and flushing media when changing color.

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ADAPTA has been awarded the 2nd DUO@WORK prize

During the ARCHITECS@WORK PARÍS 2019 trade fair, which took place from Thursday, 26th September to Friday, 27th September 2019, ADAPTA was awarded the 2nd DUO@WORK prize.

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Merck Expands and Modernizes Pigments Production

Merck, a leading science and technology company, is significantly expanding its global production capacities and optimizing its manufacturing processes for effect pigments.

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Global Leader in Corrosion Protection Packaging Recommends Custom VpCI-125 ESD Bags for Sensitive Electronics

Cortec^® Advanced Films is the global leader in producing high quality VpCI^® films held to tight quality standards in its onsite QC lab. These films offer one of the easiest methods for corrosion protection of metal components being stored or shipped in uncontrolled environments. Cortec^® also offers protection for sensitive electronics in the form of VpCI^®-125 static dissipative films and bags.

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Tikkurila Launches A New Collection to Protect Endangered Species

Tikkurila's new Endangered Colors collection consists of nine different colors, each representing an endangered animal species - such as giant panda, Siberian tiger and snowy owl. Tikkurila donates one euro per sold product to the protection of endangered animals.

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Stahl Showcases Responsible Chemistry at K 2019

Stahl, a world leader in specialty chemistry for coatings, processing and treatments, will showcase its Responsible Chemistry technologies - including its original biobased PolyMatte^® coating and high-performance repellent technologies - at K 2019, the trade fair for plastics and rubber in Düsseldorf, Germany. Stahl can be found in booth B15, hall 7a from 16 to 23 October at K 2019.

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AkzoNobel Launches Recycled Paint to Help Close Loop on Waste

AkzoNobel has become the first major manufacturer to launch recycled paint thanks to a ground-breaking partnership in the UK with resource management experts Veolia.

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Changes in the Management of ALTANA's BYK Division

Dr. Stephan Glander, President of ALTANA's BYK division, is leaving the company by mutual agreement in order to take up new challenges outside the ALTANA Group. For the next months, he will support the ALTANA Management Board in a strategic consulting role.

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Quaker Houghton to Strengthen Portfolio and Capabilities with Acquisition of Norman Hay plc

Quaker Houghton (NYSE: KWR) has announced it has agreed to acquire the operating divisions of Norman Hay plc, a private UK company with a strong global presence that provides specialty chemicals, operating equipment, and services to industrial end markets.

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Revolutionary Innovation: Teknos Cooperates with Major Brands in Developing A Recyclable Paper Bottle

One of Europe's leading suppliers of industrial coatings, Teknos, is shaping a sustainable future by contributing to the making of a fully bio-based and recyclable bottle. Teknos has a key role in developing a revolutionary paper bottle together with major international brands and experts in material, design and technology such as Coca-Cola, Carlsberg, L'Oréal and Absolut. A long-term innovation project run by Paboco^®, the paper bottle company, was presented in Copenhagen.