aerospace

aerospace 1 Jun 2017

Replacing Hex Chrome for Aerospace Applications

A collaboration develops between NASA and the European Space Agency to test and evaluate coating systems as replacements for hex chrome coatings in aerospace applications.

Powder Coating 14 Mar 2017

Chemetall Receives Highest Airbus Award for Third Time

Only four out of a total of 68 strategic key suppliers of Airbus have received this "Accredited Supplier" award in 2016.

Parts Cleaning 12 Dec 2016

PPG Coatings Selected by Airbus for A350-1000 Launch Aircraft

A PPG low-density fuel tank and fuselage sealant provides the three flight-test aircrafts with weight savings compared with traditional sealants and will be used on production A350-1000 airplanes to benefit operators.

aerospace 1 Dec 2016

Aerospace Finishing’s Race to the Moon

In our 80th year, a look back at how finishing helped NASA-led space projects.

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Liquid Coating 15 Nov 2016

PPG Donates Military Coatings, Window for EC-135C Aircraft Restoration

PPG donated a boom operator compartment side window and will donate military aircraft coatings to the Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum, a Smithsonian affiliate in Ashland, Nebraska.

Pollution Control 7 Nov 2016

ASETSDefense Workshop 2016: Sustainable Surface Engineering for Aerospace and Defense

Workshop on Sustainable Surface Engineering for Aerospace and Defense will be held at Shades of Green, the Armed Forces Recreation Center at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando from December 6-8.

Electrocoating 5 Oct 2016

PPG Inaugurates Electrocoat Primer Pilot System in France for Aerospace

This is PPG’s second significant investment for an Aerocron ecoat primer installation, increasing global application capability for customer education.

Anodizing 27 Jul 2016

Wichita's Metal Finishing Signs Deal With France-based Figeac-Aéro Groupe

The company says that the work will involve finishing the door program of the Boeing Co.’s 787 Dreamliner, and will cover services from both its facility in Wichita and in Mexico.

Pollution Control 25 Jul 2016

PPG ice-deterrent coating for airplanes highlighted at Farnborough

Unique coating, which is still development, helps to eliminate ice build-up on airplanes for increased fuel efficiency, enhanced safety and less required maintenance.