Coatings
Plasma moves beyond improved bonding to coatings, multifunctional composites
Plasmatreat cold plasma systems clean, activate surfaces and apply nanocoatings for dielectric barriers and more.
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Functionalizing surfaces for sustainability
Riblets reduce drag, fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and noise while boosting power output, flow rates, speed and efficiency.
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Australian partners to develop, validate laser cladding system for MMC coatings
ACM CRC, LaserBond and The University of Sydney aim to strengthen Australia’s manufacturing capabilities through monitoring, prototype assessment and simulation of the coating process for metal matrix composite (MMC) materials.
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Belzona coatings expand composite leading edge protection, lifespan
Belzona highlights the use of Belzona 5711 and 5721 to extend the lifespan of 42 wind turbine blades in Denmark facing severe erosion.
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Belzona composite wrap restores corroded carbon steel pipeline
Two-part epoxy paste, epoxy structural adhesive, composite wrap and anti-corrosion coating prevent environmental and economic loss for customer.
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Ultima Forma, Polar Technology explore electroformed coating for aerocomposites
Electro-deposited erosion protection layer will be applied to aerofoil-shaped composite components to offer improvements to future technologies such as propeller blades used in eVTOLs.
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R&D focus underpins quality gelcoat offerings
CAMX 2024: HK Research strives for innovation and customer satisfaction through meticulously produced polymers, liquid pigments and specialty additives and customer support.
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In-mold primers, topcoats engineered for durable composite parts
CAMX 2024: Hawkeye Industries showcases its Duratec, Styrosafe, Styroshield and Aqua-Buff product lines for durable, high-gloss composite surfaces.
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Bedford introduces proprietary UV coating for GFRP safety yellow products
Formulated compound protects against UV degradation, the potential for fiber bloom as well as harsh weather exposure while strengthening the structure’s durability and performance.
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Solar-powered photonic cooling enables energy-saving coating
Passive cooling technology can reduce interior temperatures 5-13°C, offering weight, cost and CO2 benefits for cars, construction, aircraft and more.
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