A new type of zinc flake coating with embedded micro- and nanoparticles is currently being investigated by the German University Südwestfalen Iserlohn together with Chemische Fabrik Wocklum, Hillebrand Chemicals and DOK Chemie. The project partners expect an improvement of the layer properties and a better environmental compatibility. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/research-project-zinc-flake-coating-with-micro-and-nanoparticles-2204794.html
The industrial research institute Innovent, Jena, German, has developed a nanometer thin coating that creates a hydrophilic, long-term resistant surface regardless of the type of plastic material used. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/regeneratable-long-term-activation-on-transparent-plastics-2202220.html
Effective September 4, 2018, the Supervisory Board of Axalta Coating Systems has appointed Terrence Hahn as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He succeeds Charlie Shaver, who has been Axalta's Chairman and CEO since 2013. In addition, Terrence Hahn becomes a member of the Supervisory Board, expanding it from eight to nine members. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/new-ceo-at-axalta-2196984.html
The IST International Surface Technology Newsletter informs you regularly about current news, reports and interviews in the field of surface technology.
The global Surface Treatment business unit of BASF's Coatings division, which trades under the Chemetall brand, is investing in the construction of a modern surface technology site in the Dushan Port economic development zone of Pinghu, Zhejiang Province, China. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/new-location-for-chemetall-in-china-2196531.html
Two colours, one pass: Audi is expanding its range of painting processes to include overspray-free painting (Ofla). This technology makes it possible to paint certain surfaces of a body in a different colour – in one and the same painting process. The innovative process is currently being tested in a pilot plant in Ingolstadt with car roofs in black contrast. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/audi-tests-overspray-free-painting-2194974.html
Earlier this year Barry Snyder, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Axalta, gave a presentation at the Autonomous Car Detroit Conference to more than 300 professionals in the field of autonomous driving, demonstrating the importance of paintwork as a key component of autonomous vehicles. For example, the reflectivity and the required permeability are the core elements that have to be resolved. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/coatings-for-autonomous-driving-2194967.html
The second issue of "International Surface Technology" this year is now published. IST informs about internationally interesting topics, current developments and new products in the surface industry. The main topics of the current issue include wet painting, automotive painting and powder coating. Order a free preview copy. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/new-published-ist-international-surface-technology-2193839.html
Eisenmann founds another subsidiary in the USA. At the new location in Novi, Michigan, the automotive business for the NAFTA region of the company is to be centralized. The three major American car manufacturers General Motors, Ford and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) have their headquarters in the area around Detroit. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/eisenmann-establishes-new-location-in-usa-2191570.html
Greasy smears and traces on stainless steel and metal surfaces are not only visually annoying, but also attack the surface and can only be removed by complex polishing. At the Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems IMWS, Halle, Germany, a highly effective sol/gel nano lacquer with an antifingerprint effect is to be developed in a research project with FEW Chemicals GmbH Wolfen. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/nanolack-for-anti-fingerprint-surfaces-2185384.html
Achromatic colours are the focal point in Automotive Colour Trends 2018/2019, which is published annually by designers from the Coatings division of BASF. As innovations such as artificial intelligence, autonomous driving and robotic industrialisation continue to take hold, a return to people's needs and emotions becomes increasingly important. The designers at BASF Coatings have translated these observations into a collection of 65 colours for automotive surfaces. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/dark-colours-characterise-automotive-colour-trends-in-2018-2019-2183665.html
