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Paints and CoatingsGraphene handbook published
With graphene described as a ‘wonder material’ and being increasingly used in the marine sector, the 2026 graphene handbook describes the latest advances
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Paints and CoatingsClear differentiation
Boat builder Smoker Craft Inc aims to differentiate in a highly competitive segment with new investment in distinctive, automotive-grade paint finishes
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Paints and CoatingsGurit’s safer epoxy chemistry
With the EU reclassifying some of the flow agents for epoxy resin, Gurit has already been working to make these ‘diluents’ much safer.
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Paints and CoatingsSolar paint approaches commercial use
Mercedes Benz has become the first automotive manufacturer to specify solar paint on its Vision Iconic concept car, promising over 12,000km of additional range
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Paints and CoatingsAddressing the challenge of protecting multi-substrate surfaces
Propspeed aims to build revenues through an innovative line extension strategy based on accessing entirely new market segments
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Paints and CoatingsAxcentive’s nanotechnology R&D sees a sunny future in marine coatings
Exocoat Ceramic+ helps cut costs, extend refit intervals, and keep hulls shining
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Paints and CoatingsJotun’s robotic Hull Skater system now helps 30 vessels to save fuel
Norwegian paint manufacturer Jotun has combined a high-performance hull coating with a remotely controlled robotic cleaner to extend the life of antifouling
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Paints and CoatingsEnvironmental awareness driving innovation
Technological advances, regulatory pressures and environmental awareness continue to drive innovation and product refinement in the ever improving marine coatings sector
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Paints and CoatingsMarine thickness gauge goes airborne
UK-based Tritex NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) has just celebrated the 200th sale of its new thickness probe for testing masts and overhead structures via a drone.
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Paints and CoatingsLatest trends in topcoats and antifouling
The marine coatings sector is moving towards products that have a longer life with improved gloss and durability, whilst a biocide approval bottleneck has led to big move towards silicon-based antifoulings
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Paints and CoatingsTopcoats and antifouling - Real wood? No, it’s paint
Motorboats built by Breedham Yachts feature the classic look of real hardwood trim.
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Paints and CoatingsTopcoats and antifouling - The issue of isocyanates
According to the UK’s Health & Safety Executive (HSE), isocyanates are used in some water-based paints, most primers and undercoats and nearly all lacquers.
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Paints and CoatingsHow to bond metal to composite….without an adhesive?
The German HyFiVE project is seeking to develop a standardised system whereby FAUSST connectors (weldable material incorporated into the edge of the composite) can be used instead of adhesive to connect steel and GFRP
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Paints and CoatingsInsight | Sustainability: Here and now
With growing consumer interest in environmental sustainability, boatbuilders look to future technologies as a means of solidifying their engagement with eco-conscious buyers. But what can the industry do right now to be more sustainable? Quite a bit, it turns out, with a range of green options already available to boatbuilders
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Paints and CoatingsPaints from plants
AkzoNobel uses new paints made from rapeseed and pine rosin to create bio-based interior coating for cars. Can the adoption of more sustainable alternatives to fossil fuel-derived coatings be far behind?
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Paints and CoatingsAwlcraft 3000 topcoat with enhanced colour platform
Awlcraft 3000 is AkzoNobel’s latest Awlgrip topcoat to feature enhanced colour technology.
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