[Breaking Taps] has a look at “parkerization” — a process to coat steel to prevent rust. While you commonly see this finish in firearms, it is usable anywhere you need some protection for steel parts.

[Pete] had a friend who would powder coat metal parts for him, but when he needed 16 metal parts coated, he decided he needed to develop a way to do it himself. Some research turned up the fluid bed ...

For parts with lower temperature thresholds, such as composites, an ultraviolet (UV) curable powder coating can be an ideal solution. Source (All Images) | Keyland Polymer From aerospace and ...

You know the feeling. Sheets of rain hammering down, those silicone wipers working like crazy, and instead of clearing, your windshield turns into a smeared mess. That's where hydrophobic coatings ...

Most of our clothing contains polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fibers, a common form of plastic. Recouping PET fibers from discarded clothing, however, can be costly and toxic, often releasing forever ...

Digital leap: RAL debuts the Color Reader and downloadable libraries to integrate standardized shades into design and production tools. Why it matters: Digital resources can help reduce color ...