Research & Development
Optimising painting in line manufacturing
The painting of machines and equipment is an important part of the line manufacturing production process
SS Rotterdam – a case study in coatings innovation
Preserving an icon – how a modern makeover of the SS Rotterdam became a case study in coatings innovation
Selecting the ideal intumescent fire-resistant material
Carboline explains how to select the ideal intumescent fire-resistant material
Superior antifouling coating scheme design
Carl Barnes, Head of Marine Consultancy ̶ Safinah explains the need to consider speed, activity and seawater temperature when designing an antifouling coating scheme.
Protecting aviation history
When a UK aviation museum asked AkzoNobel to help protect one of its remarkable aviation history exhibits, the last thing on anyone’s mind was recommending an exterior gloss paint supplied the company’s Dulux brand – but that’s exactly what happened.
Sepiolite vs Bentonite: Understanding the rheological impact of two distinct clays
In the formulation of products such as paints, coatings, adhesives, mortars, and various construction materials, rheological control is a cornerstone of performance.
Next generation No 1 top coat
Jotun has announced the launch of Hardtop XP II – the next generation of its most sold product. The original Hardtop XP is a well-known and recognised top coat in various industries like energy, shipping and infrastructure
The importance of surface treatment standards
Guaranteeing the quality and durability of surface treatment standards
Primers with purpose: The No,1 overlooked power in corrosion protection
More than a basecoat, the right primer plays a decisive role in how long a coating system can stand up to the elements
Avoiding the pinholes and holidays in coatings
Pinholes and holidays are critical factors when selecting a coating system fit for purpose in combination with application techniques
Painting in challenging conditions
Tallink’s Star I was in drydock in early February where the vessel’s hull and sides were repainted in challenging conditions
Superior corrosion protection in the rail industry
Enhancing corrosion protection in the rail industry with Hexigone’s ‘smart’ corrosion inhibitor
Historic KC-135 aerial refuelling aircraft repaint
AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings supports full aircraft repaint of Historic Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker
Setting new standards in cruise coatings
John Mangano, Senior Sales Manager at Hempel A/S explains how Hempaguard Ultima, Hempel’s groundbreaking new two-layer coating system, is setting new standards for cruise coatings
Robot invasion at Dunkirk
Following extensive and successful trials, Damen Shiprepair Dunkerque has taken delivery of five AMBPR Autonomous Mobile Blast & Paint Robots
easyjet trials innovative lightweight aero-paint
easyJet is the first airline in the world to trial a new lightweight paint solution