Whether on the highways in the USA, motorways in Europe or the trunk roads in China, vehicles painted white are the predominant color on all roads around the world. This is one of the key findings of the BASF Color Report 2019 for Automotive OEM Coatings. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/basf-analysis-white-remains-most-popular-automotive-color-2533220.html
Many "Class A" surfaces with a perfect appearance were on show at K 2019, but also numerous examples of the integration of functions into (plastic) surfaces. The relevant manufacturers have developed new processes for this task. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/review-k-2019-focus-on-functional-surfaces-2528620.html
The new plastic electroplating plant from Hansgrohe is characterised by sustainable processes, high safety standards and efficient production. Compared to the old plant, process runtimes have been shortened and process stability improved, resulting in significantly higher resource efficiency. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/new-electroplating-plant-at-hansgrohe-2525936.html
The IST International Surface Technology Newsletter informs you regularly about current news, reports and interviews in the field of surface technology.
A variety of measures and a balanced overall concept are required to reduce air pollution by nitrogen oxides. Two German research institutes and one German university want to develop a functionalized anodized surface for aluminum sheets used as facade cladding for buildings. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/research-project-smart-anodising-layers-against-nitrogen-oxides-2520917.html
BMW is relying on Dürr technology to expand its painting capacities in Asia and Europe. Dürr is building a new paint shop in Shenyang (China) and expanding an existing paint system. BMW will build another new paint shop with Dürr in a new plant in Debrecen, Hungary. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/duerr-to-build-three-paint-shops-for-bmw-2520902.html
Low-free technology can be used to produce polyurethane prepolymers that contain less than 0.1 percent by weight of free isocyanate monomer. They are therefore not affected by the planned European restriction process for diisocyanates and can continue to be used without new restrictions. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/lf-prepolymers-circumvent-eu-restriction-on-diisocyanates-2520893.html
Changing from chromating to a classical chromium-free conversion process usually requires an adjustment of the system, especially if the lines are short and there is not enough rinsing capacity. Metallbeschichtung Südpfalz has succeeded in converting its 3-zone system without conversion by means of a new process. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/chromium-free-without-plant-modification-2488159.html
Axalta has published the 67th edition of its Global Automotive Color Popularity Report. The results of the annual report clearly show the three most popular car colors: White (38%), black (19%) and grey (13%). White has been number one worldwide since 2011. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/global-axalta-study-white-dominates-for-the-new-time-2483329.html
Elcometer Ltd, a leading manufacturer of inspection and blasting equipment, has appointed Paul King as their new Research and Development Director. Paul's key responsibilities at Elcometer include managing the overall activities in the R&D department at Elcometer's head office in Manchester, UK. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/new-research-and-development-director-appointed-for-elcometer-2483086.html
Many users ask themselves whether their polishing process is actually the most economical. With the help of a standardized Menzerna process, differences in performance between polishing processes and polishing pastes can be demonstrated. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/data-based-performance-comparisons-increase-profitability-2482881.html
