The integration of pigments in coatings for autonomous vehicles presents a unique set of challenges ranging from functionality to aesthetics to regulatory compliance. In response to these needs, a new kind of effect pigment based on borosilicate glass was developed specifically for distinctive silver-grey formulations where a high sparkle is required and has a high radar transparency and offers dark-down flop and opacity.

Explore the latest developments in powder coating technology, and how these advancements are expanding its applications across various industries. This article delves into the innovative strides within powder coatings, shedding light on new formulations, application techniques, and the burgeoning scope of this versatile finishing method.

The world's first 3D, form-free, industrially applicable and commercially viable crystal glass-pigment technology solves the technical challenges for incorporation in high-end color coating systems. These perfectly round crystal glass-microsphere dispersions provide increased visibility and detectability, while still maintaining the high-end thin-layer finish required by the automotive and wider-mobility industry.

The Innovation Award, with which ALTANA recognizes outstanding research achievements on the part of its employees, was presented this year for the eleventh time.

The Shepherd Color Company is a leading global producer of complex inorganic color pigments. Our products are an extraordinary class of inorganic pigments that offer stable, long-lasting color for many applications.