Current Headlines

1. Researchers Improve Superhydrophobic Coating Using Recycled Tire Rubber Particles 9/4/2025

   Superhydrophobic materials offer an innovative strategy for developing marine anti-corrosion materials due to their extremely low solid-liquid contact area and low surface energy.

2. Sono-Tek Wins Order For Medical Device Coating Systems Valued At Over $5M 9/3/2025

   Sono-Tek Corporation (Nasdaq: SOTK), the leading developer and manufacturer of ultrasonic coating systems, today announced that it has received a multi-million dollar purchase order, valued at over $5 million, for coating systems to be used in the production of a medical device.

3. Universal Robots To Power Next-Gen Laser Welding, Finishing And Plasma Cutting At FABTECH 2025 9/2/2025

   Universal Robots (UR), the leader in collaborative robotics, is set to elevate fabrication automation at FABTECH 2025 in Chicago, IL, Sept. 8-11, with a range of new pioneering cobot solutions.

4. XPEL Launches COLOR Paint Protection Film, Offering Vehicle Owners 16 Premium Colors With Industry-Leading Protection 9/2/2025

   XPEL, Inc., a global leader in protective films and coatings, today announced the launch of its COLOR Paint Protection Film (PPF) product line.

5. Apple Supplier BIEL Crystal Unveils 'Witch Cloak' Ultra-Hard Coating Smartphone Glass Cover 9/2/2025

   BIEL Crystal, a key Apple supplier and global leader in smart device components, has launched its revolutionary ultra-hard coating smartphone glass cover – "Witch Cloak".

6. TRUNNANO Aerogel Thermal Insulation Coating: Breaking Through Challenges, Leading A New Global Energy Efficiency Journey 9/1/2025

   Against the backdrop of the global "dual carbon" goals and surging demand for energy-efficient construction and industry, TRUNNANO's independently developed aerogel thermal insulation coating has emerged, successfully breaking through technological barriers and accelerating global green energy conservation efforts.

7. BAM Coatings Acquires L&L Concrete Coating, Expanding Operations To Fort Worth, Texas 8/27/2025

   BAM Coatings, a premier provider of high-performance polyurea concrete coatings, today announced its strategic acquisition of L&L Concrete Coating, a respected installer based in Fort Worth, Texas.

8. NEOVAC Presents Innovative Vacuum Coating Technology For High-Strength Steels With No Thermal Stress 8/27/2025

   NEOVAC, a joint venture between SMS group GmbH and SITIZN Group Holding AG, based in Karlstein, Germany, is proud to present a brand new technology for coating steel strip, which was specially developed for high-strength and ultra-high-strength steels.

9. Oerlikon Balzers At K 2025: Sustainable High-Performance Coatings For Reliable Polymer Processing 8/21/2025

   At K 2025, the leading international trade fair for plastics and rubber, Oerlikon Balzers will showcase advanced surface solutions designed to enhance reliability and efficiency in polymer processing.

10. New Sustainable Production Facility For Coatings For Direct Food Contact Materials Is Established In Indonesia 8/19/2025

    DIC Corporation announced today that it has established a new production facility for coatings suitable for direct food contact materials on the site of a plant belonging to PT.