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Gutierrez Named PVA Training Manager

Gutierrez has relocated to PVA’s European headquarters, where he will be managing the customer service team in Europe.

October 9, 2017

Precision Valve & Automation Inc. (PVA) recently announced Rodrigo Gutierrez has been named Pacific and Europe training manager.

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Keeping the Water out

A new surface treatment can make a variety of electronic surfaces waterproof.

October 6, 2017

International Data Corp. (IDC) discovered more than 900,00 smartphones are damaged by liquids every day globally.1 IDC’s research has found that liquid damage is the second-largest cause of damaged smartphones after broken screens, representing 35% of all devices repaired. This damage results in significant costs to the end users, device manufacturers, carriers and retailers, with the impact of liquid damage estimated to be worth nearly $100 billion each year.

BASF Business Chemetall Receives Airbus Award

The award acknowledges top level industrial performance and significant contributions in partnering with Airbus.

October 5, 2017

The Chemetall brand, the surface treatment global business unit of BASF's Coatings division, has received the Best Performer Award from Airbus.

Rheology Modifiers Lead Coatings Additives Market

The estimated 95 billion lbs. of coating produced worldwide in 2017 will consume 92% of the additive volume and the 8.4 billion lbs. of ink the remainder.

October 5, 2017

Global consumption of the five leading additives in coatings and inks in 2017 is a projected 2.7 billion lbs., worth over $5 billion.

China Coatings Market Output Grows

The output growth was reportedly supported by the strong economical southern region of China, while other areas in west and north saw declines in output.

October 4, 2017

During the first six months of this year, the combined output of 1,358 large-scale coating manufacturers in China increased by 10.5% year over year (YoY) to 641,000 tonnes.

Gecko Toe Pads and Shark Fins Inspire Energy Saving Wind Turbines

The development and testing of a new surface coating that could help control the flow around wind turbine blades is being examined to not only increase efficiency, but also in hopes to reduce the maintenance cost in the turbines.

Joan Mantini

October 4, 2017

A company through the Texas Tech University Innovation Hub at Research Park is working on the development of a new product, which originated from using gecko toe pads as their models, that could increase wind turbine efficiency.