Research & Development
Robot invasion at Dunkirk
Following extensive and successful trials, Damen Shiprepair Dunkerque has taken delivery of five AMBPR Autonomous Mobile Blast & Paint Robots
What is sustainability?
AkzoNobel says sustainability is one of its core principles. "We strive to lead our industry by empowering people, reducing our impact on the planet and consistently innovating to deliver the most sustainable solutions for our customers," explains Wijnand Bruinsma,...
Pernille Fritz Vilhelmsen new CPCO in Hempel
Pernille Fritz Vilhelmsen has been appointed Executive Vice President & Chief People & Culture Officer and member of the Executive Management Board in Hempel A/S. She succeeds Peter Kirkegaard, who has accepted a new opportunity outside Hempel. Vilhelmsen has...
Rise of the autonomous flying robot
Robotic inspection and measurement systems have great potential for performing tasks safely, better, and faster than humans. Of specific interest in drydocks are aerial robotic systems for contact-based measurements and inspections as they are, quick, agile,...
AI rising
Machine Learning has produced results at least equal to human judgement when inspecting coating condition, explains Gu Hai, ABS Director of Technology
Passive fire protection systems
Fire hazards present a real risk to human lives, asset integrity and the environment. A fire would result in considerable financial loss to the asset owner as a result of downtime, cost of repairs and damage to their reputation. Asset owners of both onshore and...
New AkzoNobel powder coatings plant rises up in digital transformation
More advanced powder coatings solutions will be available to customers in Taiwan now that a state-of-the-art and sustainable plant is being built by AkzoNobel in Chungli. The fully automated plant, which represents a €20 million investment, will have the increased...
Elcometer Limited acquires Sagola SA
Three years after the successful launch of their new Abrasive Blast Equipment Division, Elcometer, world leaders in the supply of equipment to the coatings industry are pleased to announce their acquisition of Sagola SA, a leading manufacturer and supplier of paint...
AkzoNobel puts on a brave face with coatings from ColorSurfaces Edition 16
Automotive, aerospace and consumer electronics coatings customers are discovering the latest colour trends and finishes with the launch of ColorSurfaces Edition 16. This edition of ColorSurfaces is firmly planted in AkzoNobel’s Colour of the Year 2021, Brave Ground. A...
Lockdown transformers
2020 has been an unprecedented year for businesses large and small, and Manchester based HMG Paints have utilised their agile structure to speed up and implement part of their digital transformation strategy within the COVID lockdown months. The goal for the transformation projects was to improve engagement and service levels to customers during an uncertain time for businesses.
Navigating the COVID-19 crisis
Cortec Corporation, USA based global anticorrosion technology manufacturer, together with its European daughter company, EcoCortec based in Croatia, has been navigating the COVID-19 crisis pretty successfully so far.
COVID-19 and a more digital coatings industry
As you know, COVID-19 has had a huge impact on how businesses work around the world, not least the role digital solutions play in daily business life. With countries under lockdown and social distancing policies in place, organisations have been forced to find new...
The world has changed
The coronavirus pandemic has changed the world. Less than half a year ago, much of the world was in a state of shock. Public life came close to a complete stop in many countries. The coronavirus struck the economy without warning, and with devastating impact. The...
A Coatings Industry First!
NEW! Online Coating Surveys course accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry and Lloyd’s Register Corrodere Academy are pleased to present the first training of its kind anywhere in the world: Coating Surveys course accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry,...
Automated flying robots
Robotic inspection and measurement systems have great potential for performing tasks safely, better, and faster than humans explains Robert Dahlstrom, CEO Apellix. Of specific interest in drydocks are aerial robotic systems for contact-based measurements and...
Read the latest issue of PCE-International’s sister magazine, DryDock
The biggest story in the world currently remains Coronavirus, and the impact it is having on every part of our lives. PCE-International's sister magazine, DryDock, has all the ship repair news and comment from around the world, including:- We are certainly living in...