December 19, 2006 A high-technology ceramic coating originally developed for the nuclear industry and already used by five Formula One teams is now available for automotive applications. Applied to ...

Plasma resistant coatings are advanced protective layers engineered to withstand the aggressive conditions encountered in plasma processing, especially within semiconductor manufacturing. These ...

Supersonic Atmospheric Plasma Spraying (SAPS) is a commonly used technique in thermal spraying. Compared with other techniques, SAPS has the advantages of being high speed with low oxidation of ...

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Editor's Note: This is the first of a two-part story that begins by reviewing some history and fundamentals of coatings, including a look at where the technology stands today, sprinkled with bits of ...

Most coatings have a functional purpose as well as a decorative one. Paint protects a car's body against the elements while adding razzle-dazzle to its appearance. Some coatings, though, are mainly ...