tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38929230311154317822024-03-19T03:13:48.425+00:00Expertas Colour ScienceA unique global service specialising in the science and technology of colourTrevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00416792577479007869noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3892923031115431782.post-10408311224307653412016-07-14T12:49:00.001+01:002016-07-14T12:49:14.512+01:00Sun Chemical Unveils High-chroma Dispersions for Energy Curable Inkjet InksThe smaller particle sizes of the pigments increase the strength and colour gamut allowing for bolder colour and more hues, while maintaining particle size stability and ink filtration. Previously branded as SpectraRAY® IJ dispersions, Sun Chemical will now market the product line under the Jetsperse® UV brand name.
Jetsperse UV delivers formulators maximum flexibility in their formulations and Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00416792577479007869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3892923031115431782.post-15760989554036236302016-07-09T09:51:00.003+01:002016-07-09T09:51:51.866+01:00Axalta Expands its Business by Acquiring High Performance CoatingAxalta Coating Systems, one of the leading global suppliers of liquid and powder coatings, has completed its acquisition of High Performance Coating Sdn. Bhd., one of the leaders in refinish coatings in South East Asia. The acquisition will strengthen Axalta’s capability to serve refinish customers in the region with additional product offerings and an expanded sales and service network.Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00416792577479007869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3892923031115431782.post-85201972249800743042016-07-09T09:46:00.000+01:002016-07-09T09:47:50.160+01:00Cathay Industries Acquires the Hoover Color Corporation The transaction is expected to close within the third quarter of 2016, subject to customary closing conditions.
Commenting on the transaction, Terence Yu, Group Chief Executive Officer, CATHAY INDUSTRIES, said: “The acquisition of Hoover Color further strengthens our color pigments business as well as enhancing our capabilities. As market leader in natural occurring Umbers and unique Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00416792577479007869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3892923031115431782.post-57899162367198787412016-07-09T09:42:00.001+01:002016-07-09T09:42:38.682+01:00Lubrizol Acquires Diamond Dispersions LtdThe Lubrizol Corporation has announced that it has acquired Diamond Dispersions Ltd., a company exclusively focused on the production of water-based dye and pigment dispersions for inks used in digital printing. Head-quartered in Sheffield, UK, Diamond Dispersions has established itself as a producer of dispersions, gaining a significant share in this growing niche market.Diamond Dispersions willTrevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00416792577479007869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3892923031115431782.post-88781760077700989992016-06-08T12:18:00.000+01:002016-06-08T12:18:00.991+01:00Are coloured e-Books here to stayIt used to be very text-heavy publications, such as fiction, that were falling prey to e-books. But, now, publications rich in images and graphics are soon likely to appear as e-books too. At Display Week in mid-May, the company E Ink Holdings introduced a colour E Ink display with a resolution of 150 ppi. This was not just a small laboratory prototype, no, it was the real thing – a 20-inch Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00416792577479007869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3892923031115431782.post-66138287604104919022016-06-01T12:01:00.000+01:002016-06-01T12:01:03.857+01:00 Scientists discover predictable light dispersion behaviour inside paint.
Inside a drop of paint, light is scattered so often that it seems impossible to demonstrate quantum effects. But despite the thousands of possible paths the light can take, like a drunk person inside a labyrinth, researchers now show that there are just two exits.Depending on the light pattern that enters the paint, two photons always come out through the same exit, or through different ones – Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00416792577479007869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3892923031115431782.post-54706854373928748942016-05-20T16:00:00.000+01:002016-05-20T16:00:11.675+01:00Kao Develops Water-based Pigment Inkjet Ink Kao Corporation has successfully developed the world's first water-based pigment inkjet ink for printing on film materials used in flexible packaging and will enter the industrial printing industry. The newly-developed ink's VOC-free design mitigates its environmental impact. Kao has also developed an inkjet printer exclusively for this water-based ink in cooperation with Think Laboratories, Co.,Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00416792577479007869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3892923031115431782.post-15889051453780458782015-05-26T16:20:00.000+01:002015-05-26T16:20:35.288+01:00BASF’s Mid-night Glimmer Coating Drapes New Chevrolet Concept Car
The Chevrolet-FNR concept car has made its stunning global debut at Shanghai GM Gala Night before Auto Shanghai 2015. The car’s special design is attributed to Pan Asia Technical Automotive Centre Co., Ltd. (PATAC); a design and engineering joint-venture between General Motors and SAIC Motor, also known as the design and engineering centre of Shanghai General Motors (SGM).
The Chevrolet-FNR Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00416792577479007869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3892923031115431782.post-6114338572606971162015-04-28T12:15:00.000+01:002015-04-28T12:16:45.562+01:00BASF to increase Paliochrom Pigment Capacity for Automotive CoatingsBASF will expand its capacity for the production of Paliocrom® effect pigments by more than 20% by 2017 in Ludwigshafen, Germany. The investment will enable the company to accommodate for the growing demand of its aluminium-based effect pigments in the automotive coatings sector. With an investment of approximately €10 million, BASF aims to strengthen its position in this fast-growing market.
Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00416792577479007869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3892923031115431782.post-53518753257031313792015-04-28T11:52:00.000+01:002015-04-28T11:52:06.918+01:00New Bright Red Oxide Pigments with High Chromaticity to be produced in ChinaOne highlight at the European Coatings Show was the presentation of the bright red pigments with particularly high chromaticity, which will be produced in Ningbo, China, starting in early 2016. A test reactor in Krefeld-Uerdingen, Germany, is already producing the new grades for testing purposes.
The Penniman process using nitric acid is widely used in China for the production of iron oxide redTrevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00416792577479007869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3892923031115431782.post-75574949955381474452015-04-28T10:55:00.001+01:002015-04-28T10:55:27.190+01:00New Sparkling Gold Effects from Merck
Merck have launched “Xirallic NXT Leonis Gold”, the second of its new generation of high-value effect pigments, at the recent European Coatings Show. These products named after wild cats are used mainly in automotive coatings. As the first masstone-coloured gold pigment in the “Xirallic” family, it offers high colour saturation, clarity and depth in coatings. This grade also possesses the Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00416792577479007869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3892923031115431782.post-59438033239900249472014-12-03T12:25:00.001+00:002014-12-03T12:25:58.233+00:00Psychology of colour in products design for cosmeticsColours are associated with emotions or moods and this is no different in the cosmetics industry. The
psychology of colour has a long history and its evolution has taken a more scientific approach in recent
years with the development of models which can help predict the human emotional response to colours and colour combinations.
This article addresses some of the more significant recent Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00416792577479007869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3892923031115431782.post-44525328950895042342014-11-15T15:59:00.000+00:002014-11-15T15:59:50.095+00:00BASF Gets Red Dot Award for "Under the Radar" Global Colour Trend Book The BASF designers, along with the Raum Mannheim agency, have received the “Red Dot Award: Communication Design 2014” for the design of their "Under the Radar" Global Colour Trend Book. The award was presented at the Berlin Konzerthaus on October 24, 2014. The Red Dot Award is one of the world's most prestigious design prizes and is granted annually by the Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen.
Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00416792577479007869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3892923031115431782.post-91860002361930897402014-11-13T12:58:00.000+00:002014-11-13T12:58:29.867+00:00 Scientists Find Out a Method to Convert Lignin into Valuable Chemicals Scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have disclosed a new method to convert lignin, a biomass waste product, into simple chemicals. The innovation is an important step toward replacing petroleum-based fuels and chemicals with bio-renewable materials. Lignin is the substance that makes trees and cornstalks sturdy, and it accounts for nearly 30% of the organic carbon in the biosphere.Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00416792577479007869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3892923031115431782.post-83538496247458967832014-11-11T13:43:00.001+00:002014-11-11T13:43:46.569+00:00Mercedes-Benz is taking solar technology to the extreme with its new Vision G-Code Sports Utility Coupe (SUC) concept.
The Vision G-Code uses a multi-voltaic silver pigmented paint which in essence turns the vehicle’s entire body into a massive, continuous solar panel, helping to power the hybrid portion of the vehicle’s power train. Interestingly, the multi-voltaic silver paint can also charge the Vision G-Code’s battery using electrostatics, via “relative wind or by the natural wind when the vehicle Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00416792577479007869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3892923031115431782.post-68442205347570086912014-10-16T16:43:00.001+01:002014-10-16T16:43:12.994+01:00Can sustainable coatings increase profitability for Coatings Manufacturers?Formulators can have an enormous impact on the profitability and growth of their respective companies by using sustainable materials in their paint formulations when a choice is available. A new report from UL Environment, “The Sustainable Edge™,” shows that companies pursuing a sustainability strategy experience lower costs, increased innovation, improved brand loyalty, increased growth and Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00416792577479007869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3892923031115431782.post-74092944519052723082014-09-22T09:55:00.000+01:002014-09-22T09:55:31.887+01:00Pigment and Colour Science Forum and TiO2 World SummitDear Colleague,
As a participant, I am excited at the prospect of what will come from merging the annual Pigment and Colour Science Forum and Ti02 World Summit, in Montreal, October 7-9, 2014. Both Conferences have been very successful in their own right over recent years, however, combining them will bring extra under -developed synergies and networking potential for both speakers and Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00416792577479007869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3892923031115431782.post-18234817660961810402014-08-29T17:12:00.000+01:002014-08-29T17:15:42.923+01:00Bright-White Beetle Scales optimise Multiple Scattering of Light
Whiteness arises from diffuse and broadband reflection of light typically achieved through optical scattering in randomly structured media. In contrast to structural colour due to coherent scattering, white appearance generally requires a relatively thick system comprising randomly positioned high refractive-index scattering centres such as from the pigment titanium dioxide. Research has just Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00416792577479007869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3892923031115431782.post-27967212627925644802014-08-22T12:06:00.000+01:002014-08-29T17:15:08.401+01:00Black Pigment from Recycled Tyres from Sun ChemicalRecent trends in the coatings market are driving the
development of new pigments that offer expanded colour space, unique finishes,
and sustainable environmentally friendly coatings. A new development in process technology from Sun Chemical that converts post-consumer vehicle tyres into a new, pigmentary material offers the
formulator of colorants both high performance and environmental benefits.Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00416792577479007869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3892923031115431782.post-17439422604515382142014-06-25T18:05:00.001+01:002014-06-25T18:07:12.279+01:00First class of high performance organic pigments to be manufactured using a sustainable feedstockClariant has developed high-performance quinacridone pigments for coatings, plastics and printing sectors based on a source of bio-succinic acid supplied by Myriant.
The Quinacridone pigments are produced at its Frankfurt-Hoechst facility in Germany. Clariant said it is the first pigment producer to offer high performance pigments that are based on a bio-succinic acid feedstock .
In 2014, a Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00416792577479007869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3892923031115431782.post-30475662659871269682014-06-25T14:29:00.000+01:002014-06-25T14:30:14.697+01:00What to expect at the Pigment and Colour Science Forum 2014!
Session I: State of the Pigments Industry
In this session, delegates will hear the latest industry developments with overviews in the pigment and pigment intermediates market, notes on emerging regulatory issues, and investment perspectives on the global pigments industry.
Session II: Global Production and Project Updates
The steady growth in number and sophistication of pigment suppliers Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00416792577479007869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3892923031115431782.post-70378788088137049652014-06-25T13:49:00.002+01:002014-06-25T13:55:48.098+01:00The Pigment and Colour Science Forum and TiO2 World Summit 2014Expertas Ltd announces its support for The Pigment and Colour Science Forum and TiO2 World Summit 2014
Come and join us in Montreal – it will be a great Conference
For all the information you need visit www.pigmentmarkets.comTrevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00416792577479007869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3892923031115431782.post-17016966685649992492013-08-09T11:33:00.002+01:002013-08-14T14:54:47.807+01:00The Psychology of Colour in Product Design
The 2013 Pigment Colour Science Forum to be held in Rome on 1-3 October is about having
the opportunity to listening to and the chance to discuss/debate the latest
scientific developments and future directions of the Pigment and Cosmetics
Industries. Colours derived from pigments have a limitless potential to
continually redefine the design aspect of all industries and transform the
future Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00416792577479007869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3892923031115431782.post-82358854896894041592013-07-11T19:30:00.000+01:002013-07-11T19:30:19.780+01:00BASF develops an ice-jade colour for concept car at Shanghai General Motor Show in April 2013
The striking exterior design of the new Buick Riviera concept car (below), which made its global debut at Auto Shanghai 2013 in April, features a unique Ice Cyan-jade waterborne coating from BASF. The car’s design was created by Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC), a design and engineering joint venture between General Motors and Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC). PATAC Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00416792577479007869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3892923031115431782.post-82245428643423791702013-07-11T17:50:00.000+01:002013-08-14T14:48:29.035+01:002013 Pigment and Colour Science Forum - October 2013
The 2013 Pigment and Colour Science Forum is the one true business incubator that unites the pigment industry behind colour science and design. Smithers Rapra is proud to announce the programme for 2013. This year's conference is set to bring over 30 industry expert speakers presenting the latest industry news to unite the pigment industry behind colour science and design.The Pigment and Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00416792577479007869noreply@blogger.com0