The recent sharp drop in oil prices could force coatings prices lower if continued.
April 1, 2015
Kusumgar, Nerlfi & Growney recently announced it has begun its fifth “U.S. Paint & Coatings Industry” study. The industry is reportedly continuing its recovery from the global recession of 2008-2009.
An eco-friendly aerospace primer saves time and weight while enhancing corrosion resistance.
April 1, 2015
PPG Industries’ aerospace coatings group has installed the first commercial system in the U.S. for application of its aerospace electrocoat (e-coat) primer to aircraft parts at the U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center in Elizabeth City, N.C.
Filtering can substantially reduce manual sealant inspection time, thus speeding up the automotive production line.
April 1, 2015
An automotive supplier uses a machine vision system to inspect up to 900 parts per min to substantially improve quality and productivity. The system checks for the presence and uniformity of a bead of sealant applied to the interior of a metal canister (see Figure 1).
Choosing the right coatings dispensing machinery can help lower investment costs and reduce project planning times for automotive suppliers.
April 1, 2015
The coating process is one of the most complicated steps in the production of automotive ignition coils. Since it can also be the most expensive, many automotive suppliers are hesitant to implement complex machinery.
Michelman recently announced it has been chosen to be part of an elite, 122-member consortium that will make up the new Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI).