Tin and Tin Zinc Overview and Growth
Brett Larick of Columbia Chemical discusses the increasing demand for conductive finishes driven by the increasing electrification of vehicles.
#automotive #asktheexpert
Pretend Your Audi EV Is the Prototype
While camouflage car coverings are meant to disguise surfaces of development vehicles, what Audi is doing to the RS e-tron will turn a whole lot of heads — and it is an electric vehicle that you can have in your own driveway.
#asktheexpert #automotive
Carlisle Fluid Technologies Promotes Strategic Business Unit Director
Jacob Fortmeyer has been promoted to strategic business unit director for DeVilbiss Automotive Refinishing Group.
#management #automotive
Titrations: To Automate or Not to Automate?
What considerations should you keep in mind for automatic titrations? Conor McAnespie of Hanna Instruments discusses the benefits of auto titrators.
#asktheexpert #measurement-testing #automotive
Axalta Awarded 2023 Edison Awards for Innovation
Axalta products were recognized in the Sustainability, Smart Transportation and Material Science categories.
#sustainability #automotive
Multistage Wash System for Continuous Cleaning Efficiency
Gas-heated conveyor parts washing system is said to provide continuous, efficient cleaning throughout the multiple stages of the system.
#aerospace #automotive
The New Wild West of Automotive Finishing
The advent of the EV and new application opportunities for finishers.
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VCS Hybrid Cup System Helps Increase Productivity
The system combines the benefits of vented hard cups and sealed liners.
#management #automotive
Axalta Sustainable Electrocoat Technology Wins 2023 Innovation Award
The broad bake technology designed for complex vehicle structures provides corrosion protection and flexibility.
#sustainability #automotive
Episode 28: Opportunities for Finishers in Today’s Ever-changing Automotive Landscape
Darrick Gula, North American regional OEM manager, and Brandon Lloyd, global product manager for paint support technology with MKS discuss challenges and opportunities for finishers in today’s ever-changing automotive landscape.
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Henry Ford Is Still Right When It Comes to Color
Who would have imagined that more than 100 years after his famous statement about any color as long as it’s black would still have relevance of a sort?
#economics #automotive
Enhanced Functionality, Commercial Viability
Nano-particle additives modify coating performance to protect sensitive electronic devices.
#electronics #automotive
Powder Coatings Help Drive Electric Vehicles of Tomorrow
With electric vehicle (EV) popularity on the rise, AkzoNobel has introduced a powder coating range specifically engineered for new-generation EVs.
#sustainability #automotive
The Year Ahead of Us
Products Finishing looks ahead to a new year of reporting on the coating and finishing industries.
#economics #editorial #automotive
Axalta Releases Global Automotive Color Popularity Report for 2022
First published in 1953, the report provides a comprehensive account detailing color popularity in the automotive industry with current data showing neutral colors remain popular.
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Total Finishing Systems Partners With Erzinger Equipment
Total Finishing Systems is entering an exclusive suppliers agreement with Erzinger Equipment.
#aerospace #automotive
Thin-film Process Recognized for Sustainability Contributions
The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment is recognizing Henkel for its Pallumina thin-film process.
#sustainability #automotive
AkzoNobel Partners With Electric Vehicle Maker for Refinishing Purposes
AkzoNobel is partnering with electric vehicle manufacturer BYD, becoming the company's global refinishing partner.
#sustainability #automotive
BASF Receives PEP Environmental Stewardship Award
This award honors BASF for its stewardship and aims to inspire more businesses to be environmentally conscious and responsible.
#construction #sustainability #automotive
NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #123: Electrochemical Manufacturing for Energy Applications – 2nd Quarterly Report
For 2022, NASF-AESF Foundation Research Board has selected a project on electrodeposition toward developing low-cost and scalable manufacturing processes for hydrogen fuel cells and electrolysis cells for clean transportation and distributed power applications. This report is the 2nd quarterly report, covering work during April-June 2022 and consists of an edited manuscript, “Manufacturing and Thermal Shock Characterization of Porous Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia for Hydrogen Energy Systems.”
#nasf #additive-manufacturing #energy