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Market Trends: Coatings Industry Continues to Evolve

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.

Adhesives at Work: U.S. Coast Guard Turns to Electrocoat Primer System

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.

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Adhesives at Work: Filters Reduce False Sealant Failures

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).

Adhesives at Work: Vacuum Dispensing of Ignition Coils - Sophisticated Technology Made Affordable

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.

Strategic Solutions: The Future of Adhesives and Sealants

The 21st century will be characterized by chemical joining and bonding.

Dr. Jürgen Wegner

April 1, 2015

It is no secret that the performance of adhesives and sealants is advanced through polymer science.

Yee-Haw: Adhesives and Sealants Industry Heads to Nashville!

Adhesives and sealants professionals will be telling their stories as the industry gathers this month in Nashville.

Susan Sutton

April 1, 2015

I have a confession to make: When I was growing up, I hated country music.

Daimler Group Approves Scott Bader as Composite Materials Supplier

March 25, 2015

Scott Bader recently announced it has become an approved composites materials supplier of molding and structural adhesive products.

Michelman to Join Advanced Composites Manufacturing Institute

March 19, 2015

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).