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Streamlining Autodeposition
Autodeposition is a waterborne, anticorrosive paint layer applied to metal by means of a chemical reaction rather than by electrical or contact methods. Following conventional cleaning and rinsing stages, metal parts are immersed in a coating chemical bath, where the pigment and resin particles are deposited. The growth in film thickness is time-dependent. A rapid deposition rate is followed by a decrease in growth (limited by the diffusion of ions on the metal), which results in a uniform and "self-limiting" coating thickness. A protective barrier film is formed wherever the coating bath makes contact with the metal workpiece. This process is faster and more environmentally responsible than conventional coating processes; however, a typical seven-stage autodeposition process still requires several cleaning stages. Recent advances are pushing autodeposition technology past this boundary to offer manufacturers and coaters a coating solution that lowers the environmental impact even further, while also reducing the overall manufacturing production footprint and increasing efficiency in the assembly process....
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In This Issue:

Self-Healing Coatings Benefit Auto Industry  
Ecology Coatings Applies for DoD Funding 
PDA Releases Global Polyurea Study 
Asia-Pacific Coatings Industry Growing 8.8% Annually 
Manring Appointed VP Technology for DuPont Coatings 
Golliver Named President and CEO of Powder-X 
Michelman Expands Business Management Team
DYMAX Hires Rhodes, Woldorf 
New Plating Products Offer Improved Finish Quality
Robot Provides Versatility for Diverse Coating Applications
Nordson Debuts UV Curing Systems at RadTech Show
Conformal Coatings Meet Military, IPC Specifications
"Stir-In" Black Pigment Provides Flexibility
Oven Processes Large Composite Structures
Microsite Showcases Coatings for Energy Applications
SUR/FIN Automotive Symposium to Highlight New Technologies
Polyurethanes 2008 to Address Improved Materials Performance
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Self-Healing Coatings Benefit Auto Industry
Bayer MaterialScience LLC has developed new polyurethane raw materials that can be used to formulate self-healing coatings. The customer and market requirements that are driving forces in the automotive market include the desire for coatings that are durable (scratch and chemical resistant), fast curing, and meet volatile organic compound (VOC) regulations, such as high-solids and waterborne coatings.
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Finishing Today Launches Third Annual Awards Competition
Finishing Today has launched its third annual innovation awards competition - the Finishing Innovation Awards (FIA). This year's competition has been restructured to include concise and critical criteria, an outside panel of industry experts to serve as jurors, and an online format that will make it simpler for you and your team to enter.
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Ecology Coatings Applies for DoD Funding
Ecology Coatings, Inc. has applied for a $2 million fiscal year 2009 Department of Defense (DOD) appropriation to conduct lifecycle testing on tactical vehicles at various locations and in varied weather conditions across the U.S. The potential vehicles to be included in the pilot include HMMWVs, FMTVs or the Hemmit. Issues such as wear, resistance and the associated cost implications will be addressed.
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PDA Releases Global Polyurea Study
The Polyurea Development Association (PDA) has released the first independent study of markets for pure polyurea and hybrid systems obtainable in the world. The Study of the Global Polyurea Industry was funded by the PDA as part of its ongoing effort to promote clarity and understanding of the rapidly expanding polyurea technology industry worldwide.
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Asia-Pacific Coatings Industry Growing 8.8% Annually
Countries in the Asia-Pacific will see average annual growth of 8.8% in the paint and coatings markets over the next several years, bringing the total paint and coatings demand to more than 15 million metric tons by 2011. This demand reflects double-digit growth in the Chinese and Indian paint and coatings markets, tempered by more modest growth in other key locations such as Vietnam, Thailand, South Korea and Malaysia.
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