The questionable future of BPA and bisphenols in food contact materials has driven the development of new coating technologies. AkzoNobel believes that metal can packaging has advanced to the point where bisphenols of any kind are no longer required to create safe coatings, and is working with the industry to shape change.

As the aerospace (AS) industry pushes for next-generation surface coating technologies to protect materials exposed to harsh air and space environments, coatings manufacturers dive deep to provide higher-performing coatings. The addition of additives to both existing and emerging technologies provides coating manufacturers with a path to innovate for these modern and changing times.

The specialty coatings market’s projected growth is driven by technological innovation, environmental consciousness, and industry-specific demands. As industries continue to seek tailored solutions for their unique challenges, the market is set to play an increasingly pivotal role in shaping the future of numerous sectors worldwide. This Global Market Insights market report details the current and future market drivers. 

The new line of coatings is designed to protect ship and vessel hulls in the harshest underwater marine environments, and is specially formulated for effective fouling prevention. 

In vehicle painting, pre-treatment is still one of the process steps that takes up the most space in a plant. One company offers a new modular pre-treatment system that is revolutionizing systems for small and medium capacities with a scalable, space-saving, and sustainable solution.

This case study shows how one company offered thermal insulation as a solution to lower the surface temperature, prevent burns, and halt further corrosion of a tank at a lubricant plant. 

The company partnered with researchers at the University of Queensland to develop a polymer coating that is designed to fight the spread of bacteria and viruses.

Nycote Laboratories Corporation explains how it uses its well-qualified, proven coating technology as a platform to add new performance features that solve present and future problems for the aerospace industry and more. 

In the transition from internal combustion engine to battery-powered electric vehicles, many components needed for automotive assembly have changed. Embracing the exceptional qualities of zinc-nickel finishes takes on even greater significance as we serve the transformation underway in the requirements of automotive fasteners within the realm of BEVs. 

With a strong commitment to environmental stewardship and resource management, the company has successfully implemented measures that have yielded remarkable results and underscore its dedication to a greener future.