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09GIU

Cortec Developed MilCorr VpCI Shrink Film for Effective Outdoor Asset Preservation

Cortec developed MilCorr(r) VpCI(r) Shrink Film for the preservation and corrosion protection of outdoor assets, effective even in the harshest environments.

05GIU

Akzonobel Adds Biocote Antimicrobial Technology to its Interpon D Powder Coatings

AkzoNobel decided to add an antimicrobial technology, developed by BioCote^(r)^, to its Interpon D range of architectural powder coatings to meet the increased demand for products that can improve hygiene, while maintaining the same outstanding color quality and extreme durability that Interpon D is renowned for.

04GIU

Antibacterial and Antiviral Surfaces With Kolzer's Machines for the Deposition of Copper Nanoparticles

The new Kolzer machines allow to apply an antibacterial copper coating using the Sputtering technique. Copper is a chemical element that, according to a research conducted by the University of Southampton, boasts antibacterial and antiviral properties.

19MAG

Graco Launches SaniSpray HP to Sanitize Surfaces

To offer concrete help in the protection against Coronavirus, Graco developed SanySpray HP, a sprayer line for the application of disinfectants on any surface.

14MAG

SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES Offers Vacuum Coating Machines for Application of Antibacterial Copper Layers

To provide a permanent antimicrobial solution, also effective against viruses such as Covid-19, and reducing infection risks, SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES is offering vacuum sputtering machines to apply copper layers on all types of surfaces.

13MAG

Cortec Presents a Recyclable Moisture-Barrier Paper and Linerboard

To support Circular Economy and present the market with a viable alternative to traditional moisture barrier packaging, Cortec(r) Corporation developed EcoShield(r) Recyclable Barrier Paper and Linerboard, which are coated with a water-based barrier coating that resists moisture, grease and oil, and allows recycling and repulping.

06MAG

Adapta Launches Façade CR-0000 for a Rejuvenated Look of Façades

Powder coatings are widely used for the coating of aluminium and contribute to give it its appearance and to protect it from corrosion. Similarly to other building materials, like glass, plastics, ceramic or stainless steel, aluminium requires cleaning operations and a regular maintenance during its service life. To this end, Adapta launches Façade CR-0000.

04MAG

AkzoNobel and BYK-Gardner Launch spectro2profiler to Measure and Control Textured Powder Coating Surfaces

Thanks to a joint collaboration, AkzoNobel and BYK-Gardner launched spectro2profiler, a new instrument to check the quality of a textured powder coating surface, measuring colour and gloss, and analysing the 3D topography of the surface texture.

23APR

EcoPaintJet Has Been Awarded the German Innovation Award

Dürr Systems AG won the German Innovation Award in the "Large Enterprise" category for its EcoPaintJet robotic painting system. This revolutionary innovation for the razor-sharp painting of cars and other products has several benefits such as 100% of the paint is applied on the surface without waste, easier and faster two-tone paint application process, more energy-efficient and resource-friendly way than before.

22APR

DSM Introduces a New Primer Resin for Long-Term Adhesion without the Need for Sanding

Royal DSM announced the launch of a new, universal primer resin, NeoCryl(r) HP-1000, that enables long-term adhesion and functional performance for trim and lacquer paints and eliminates the requirement for sanding.

21APR

Evonik Introduces New Defoamer and Dispersants for Architectural Paints

To support paint formulators, Evonik introduced a new defoamer and three new dispersing additives as part of its portfolio for interior and exterior paints.

17APR

The Paint Shop Can Now Rely on Dürr's Artificial Intelligence

Dürr presents Advanced Analytics, the first market-ready AI application for paint shops. Part of the latest module in the DXQanalyze product series, this solution merges the latest IT technology and Dürr's experience in the mechanical engineering sector, identifies the sources of defects, defines the optimal maintenance programs, tracks previously unknown correlations and uses this knowledge to adapt the algorithm to the system using the self-learning principle.

02APR