By Cynthia Templeman, Senior Engineer, Toyota Motor North America Research & Development Automotive paint shops are typically among those using the most energy-intensive processes in a manufacturing plant. Studies by Argonne National Lab (ANL/ESD/10-6), Michigan Technological University (Automobile Assembly Painting: Energy and Environmental Impacts [John Sutherland]) and … [Read more...] about Cationic Curing of Automotive Coatings
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Heat-Resistant, UV-Curable Clearcoat for Aircraft Exteriors
By Richard W. Baird, senior chemical engineer and project manager, The Boeing Company Abstract We are assessing the feasibility of developing and implementing a heat-resistant, UV-curable clear paint, or clearcoat, for use on the aircraft exterior. The clearcoat would protect underlying paint from discoloration experienced in service, thus improving its appearance and … [Read more...] about Heat-Resistant, UV-Curable Clearcoat for Aircraft Exteriors
Automotive Regulatory Update
Automotive Regulatory Update By Rita Loof, director of regional environmental affairs RadTech North America The need to reduce Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) has caused the automotive coatings industry to turn to environmentally friendly technologies1 such as ultraviolet/electron beam (UV/EB) as alternatives to conventional … [Read more...] about Automotive Regulatory Update
The Development of Low-Energy Electron Beam Technology for Automotive Interior Plastic Coating Applications
By Anthony Carignano, business development and strategic marketing specialist, PCT Engineered Systems, LLC Introduction Electron beam technology has many potential uses in automotive applications. From curing carbon fiber composite coatings to polymer grafting, over the past decade, with the integration of compact 280mm and 400mm sealed tube electron beam and X-ray lamps, … [Read more...] about The Development of Low-Energy Electron Beam Technology for Automotive Interior Plastic Coating Applications
UV/EB Provides Solutions for Automotive Coating Industry Regulations
By Rita Loof, director of regional environmental affairs, RadTech International North America Executive summary The need to reduce volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) has caused the automotive coatings industry to turn to environmentally friendly technologies1 such as ultraviolet and electron beam (UV/EB) as alternatives to conventional … [Read more...] about UV/EB Provides Solutions for Automotive Coating Industry Regulations