Typical physical-vapor-deposition (PVD) hard coatings are 20 times thinner than a human hair, yet they can drastically improve performance, boost reliability, and extend service lives of tool and ...

From predicting coating hardness to fine-tuning spray parameters, AI is redefining how industries develop and apply protective coatings. Machine learning and predictive models are helping engineers ...

A new study by engineers and food scientists demonstrates that a durable coating, made from titanium dioxide, is capable of eliminating foodborne germs, such as salmonella and E. coli, and provides a ...

The developers of a new, hybrid manufacturing process that combines laser material deposition with turning (or grinding, or milling) claim it allows high-strength materials to be applied quickly and ...

Making a new coating consists of 3 major steps: formulating the coating chemistry, setting up the process, and developing the application. Making a new coating is the combined effort of R&D, ...

Self-healing smart coatings could someday make scratches on cell phones a thing of the past. But researchers often have to compromise between strength and the ability to self-repair when developing ...

Films can be incorporated into clearcoat parts with the Cannon/Engel process, thereby delivering aesthetic effects and functionality. Image: Stephen Moore. The innovative surface coating technology ...