MAY-JUNE 20226MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY INSIGHTSWith corrosion management and corrosion-related incidents costing a massive US$2.5 trillion a year across the globe, it's no wonder that advancements in corrosion mitigation technology are always evolving and eagerly awaited.While developments and improvements to existing technologies are always occurring, Homero Castaneda, associate professor, and director of the National Corrosion and Materials Laboratory at Texas A & M University, doesn't expect any revolutionary advances in corrosion mitigation technology in 2022.Moisture cured coatings, such as polyurethane coating technology is a wonderful choice for demanding exterior applications, such as bridges, stadiums and other large structures. Just read this great story about how moisture cured coatings was the only solution to a 35,000 piping and valve coating project. Working with moisture cured coatings help businesses with assets that are in severe environments, such as outdoors or water, to work in a way that they've never done before. These special types of coatings can be cured in low temperatures, are resistant to abrasion and chemical influencers and can be easily recoated. They are definitely a trend that is quickly becoming regular practice in the industry. Many industries have felt the impact of COVID in one way or another. Most industries are working with a reduction in staff, lack of access to materials, limited distribution processes and lockdowns resulting in suspension of manufacturing processes. Not only does this impact come at the cost of businesses, but it also impacts the economy as well. Many companies are working with day-to-day strategies and short-term plans that are cost-controlled.The best place to start with any corrosion protection plan is a survey. We like to use something called the human engineering factor that allows our clients to be involved in the survey and planning process. Believe us when we say, it's harder said than done, but it helps develop a plan that is sustainable. Corrosion assessments and surveys also help to reduce spending and improve budget control.Let us know your thoughts.EDITORIALCopyright © 2022 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. Editor-in-ChiefLaura DavisEditorial StaffSalesVisualizerChris LynnAnnie Mathewsannie@manufacturingtechnologyinsights.comAva Gracia Peter ThomasRose DcruzAaron PaulTECHNOLOGY INSIGHTSTECHNOLOGY INSIGHTSLaura DavisEditor-in-ChiefManufacturing Technology InsightsEmail:sales@manufacturingtechnologyinsights.comeditor@manufacturingtechnologyinsights.commarketing@manufacturingtechnologyinsights.com May - June 2022, Vol 08 - Issue 10 (ISSN 2644-2493) Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. To subscribe to Manufacturing Technology InsightsVisit www.manufacturingtechnologyinsights.com Disclaimer :*Some of the Insights are based on our interviews with CIOs and CXOs
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