MAY - JUNE, 20186 MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY INSIGHTS Evolving from artistry to technology, coating technologies have traversed a long way post the industrial revolution. With the aim to enhance the product life, coating technologies have significantly penetrated into the manufacturing market. In fact, manufacturers use coatings for most of their products to make them ready to use and meet the quality optimization requirements. One of the most common forms of coating is powder coating that enhances surface quality for metal substrates. With diverse process and technology developments, powder coating films have essentially reduced compressed air consumption, creating enhanced surface finishes for various application conditions. Another significant entrant in the coating field is the self cleaning type that helps keep the surface of the product clean, dry and stain resistant. The extensive use of coating in the construction and automotive markets has given a significant boost to the self cleaning technology. Similarly, the self healing technology is also gaining traction in the manufacturing marketplace as it enables total or partial repair of damages caused by ageing or aggressive events. This technology helps in crack sealing for metal, wood, and polymers ­ including those that require maintaining a clear, glossy appearance.When it comes to commercial applications that require large scale productions, micro-arc oxidation (MAO) coating technology is the most suitable coating for them. MAO provides durability and protection against corrosion, porosity and hot cracks despite its high power requirement and high capital investments. To visualize the coating technology ecosystem, we have curated content for this special edition by bringing together articles from innovative solution providers that provide a glimpse into coating technology's future. We hope the valuable insights from industry thought-leaders and the innovative solutions from leading as well as emerging companies featured in this edition will help you in making informed decisions for your enterprise.Let us know your thoughts.Achieving Quality and Durability EditorialCopyright © 2018 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.MAY - JUNE, 2018COATING TECHNOLOGY SPECIALContact Us:Phone:510.230.0395Fax:510-894.8405Email:sales@manufacturingtechnologyinsights.comeditor@manufacturingtechnologyinsights.commarketing@manufacturingtechnologyinsights.com MAY - JUNE, 2018, Vol 04 - Issue 03 Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. To subscribe to ManufacturingTechnology InsightsVisit www.manufacturingtechinologysights.com Editor-in-ChiefLaura DavisEditorial StaffSalesVisualizerJohn GouthamRichard Watson richard@manufacturingtechnologyinsights.com Ava Gracia Justin SmithPeter ThomasVivian MurrayTECHNOLOGY INSIGHTSTECHNOLOGY INSIGHTSLaura DavisEditor-in-ChiefManufacturingTechnology InsightsWrite to useditor@manufacturingtechnologyinsights.com*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staff
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