May 2022

A new study published in the journal Applied Surface Science has demonstrated the effective fabrication of anti-fingerprint room temperature coatings on polycarbonate substrates. Scientists from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have contributed to the research.

The COVID-19 pandemic affected all aspects of the paint and coatings. The aerospace coatings industry was especially hard hit as the pandemic brought airline travel to a virtual standstill. Aerospace coatings manufacturers Coatings World interviewed said that they have had to adapt to the changing market conditions and do no expect full recovery for another two to three years.

British Coatings Federation launches new Trace VOC Globe to recognize extremely low VOC paint products.

The global CUI & SOI coatings market size is projected to grow from USD 1.9 billion in 2022 to USD 2.3 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 4.7%.

AGM has published data that its graphene nanoplatelet dispersions can help high-performance coatings to effectively protect a substrate against harsh conditions.

Transparency Market Research (TMR) has published a new market study on the global epoxy resins market.

While AM has been widely adopted in the aerospace and medical industries, the automotive industry has lagged due to unique challenges in scaling 3D printing for the serialized production of vehicle components.

Coatings World

According to a recent survey from Allied Market Research, the global Biocides Market size is expected to reach $20.7 billion by 2027.

Coatings World

The BMW Group is the first OEM to use BASF paints certified according to the biomass balance approach.

Ink World

The EcoVadis rating agency has again awarded Evonik a platinum rating for its sustainability performance.

Ink World

By 2030, Evonik aims to invest more than €3 billion in Next Generation Solutions – products with superior sustainability benefits.

Coatings World

One of Pylon Coatings’ most successful developments in recent years has been the Bio-Guard Coating range that creates more hygienic surfaces with the use of Polygiene Biomaster. Additionally, the range incorporates Polygiene Verimaster security technology to verify the presence of the antimicrobial technology.

South China Morning Post

The biocompatible ink is safe for use in toys that change colour or even food decorations, though it’s not yet edible, according to Chinese team. New technology is based on structural colouration – meaning it produces colours through interactions between light and intrinsic nanostructures.

Coatings World

Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, has introduced Siligen MIH liq, a new biocide-free wood protection technology developed together with the University of Goettingen, Germany.

Ink World

Vuletech has been IM GROUP’s agent in Vietnam for the coating and special-projects segments since 202, and adds the ink segment.

South China Morning Post

The scheme involved the theft of information on drink can coatings that cost major chemical and coating companies nearly US$120 million to develop.

Business Insider

Chinese scientists say they’re 3D printing a 590-foot-tall dam by 2024 using AI and robots. The project will use an AI system with unmanned trucks, bulldozers, rollers, and other equipment. The researchers say their method eliminates human error and safety concerns for workers.

Global New Light Of Myanmar

Myanmar imported capital goods such as auto parts, vehicles, machines and steel, with an estimated import value of $345.66 million between 1 April and 6 May 2022, which slightly declined from $399.9 million.

Ink World

Perstorp is a niche specialty chemicals player that focuses on the resins & coatings, engineered fluids and animal nutrition markets.