Southwest Research Institute and XYREC have recently developed at robot-guided laser for the stripping of paints and other coatings from full-body aircrafts. This laser coating removal (LCR) robot was recognized by R&D World magazine as one of the 100 most significant innovations of 2020. The LCR is the only robotic [...]
Miba's sputtering technology was recently awarded the jury prize for radical innovation at the State Prize for Innovation in recognition of particularly outstanding achievements. The developed coating process leads to 15% less fuel consumption, 20% less noise and 15% less CO2 emissions in aircraft turbines. Thereby Miba`s sputter technology makes [...]
Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings has recently launched “JetPen” a 2K fully reactive paint pen that delivers the same exceptional strength and crosslinked durability found in aircraft paint facilities, but with the application ease of using a pen. The new touch-up pen can be uses on aircraft exteriors and interior cabins at [...]
AkzoNobel’s aerospace coatings facility in Dongguan, China, has been qualified by aircraft manufacturer Boeing to color blend the company’s “Aerodur 3001” basecoat. Hence, the site has been certified by Boeing to blend AkzoNobel’s industry-leading basecoat/clearcoat system locally in China with OEM approval. The Dongguan facility is also now listed on [...]
