For decades, original equipment manufacturers (OEM) have used specially designed robots to paint automobiles, all types of parts, and heavy equipment in a factory environment. To accommodate customer needs, coating chemists have created multiple coating formulas and...
Where to start? First and foremost, this article is not about the large, global paint and coatings companies, because we learn everything we need to know about their struggles with supply chain issues from public reports. What we don’t typically hear about are the...
There are two primary “pillars” of the surface preparation process; adhering to these procedures will help ensure the best results in the painting and coating process. Journalist Colin Mason once wrote, “A pristine superyacht in the marina, with shining paint work,...
Factory-applied painting was very different from what some call “the traditional” method of applying coatings, which involves forming the parts, putting them together, and then cleaning and painting the end product. This method of painting after parts are...
What is on the horizon for powder coatings? This is an important question today as evolving technology in this area explores ways to improve durability, achieve low-temperature cure, and other advancements. One of the world’s foremost experts in powder coatings is...
The long-term effects of global emissions are widely debated in society. Some tout a doomsday scenario whereby life and geography will cease to exist. Others take a more measured approach. What is agreed upon by all parties is that the planet would benefit greatly...
