New antibacterial TiO2 coating works in visible light

Patrick Cosemans
March 13, 2019

We are one step closer to germ-proof surfaces for environments such as hospitals after an unexpected discovery of a black variant of TiO2 coatings that does not require UV activation and works more effectively than existing standard TiO2 solutions.

Sustainability - a stretchable definition?

Joey Bosmans
February 18, 2019

Shorter product-to-market-times and higher expectations for sustainability, reliability and quality have ensured that product tests form an important link in the development process of products.

Intercluster workshop with focus on corrosion protection

Mark Swinnen
November 5, 2018

On 25 October 2018, the IBN Cluster ‘Innovatieve Coatings’ organised, in collaboration with the IBN Cluster ‘Offshore Energy’, a workshop and matchmaking event on ‘Coating Solutions for Corrosion Protection’ at the university campus of Diepenbeek.

The future of functionalising surfaces

Olivier Malek
Patrick Cosemans
October 16, 2018

The choice for either textures or coatings depends greatly on the desired function, application and production process requirements (batch vs. in-line). The general outlook is that increasingly advanced functionalities thanks to either coatings, textures or a combination of both will be developed, and in such a manner that their application will be economically feasible.

Flow Coating combines high performance with top quality results

Joey Bosmans
July 9, 2018

‘Flow Coating’ is ideal for coating items with complex geometrical structures. This technology provides a number of interesting benefits when compared to other coating technologies.

The potential of functional surfaces, all information in one e-book

Olivier Malek
Patrick Cosemans
June 18, 2018

Functional surfaces add value to products, making them more competitive. These surfaces can be achieved with coatings, by applying structures or by a combination of both techniques. There are a huge amount of options. Sirris shows you this potential in a new e-book that is now ready for you to download.

New coating functionalities require new test protocols and devices

Joey Bosmans
June 18, 2018

New developments arise from the demand for sustainable, more qualitative coatings which combine functionalities. The use of new materials in different sectors and stricter regulations in terms of the use of harmful substances, make it necessary for coating and paint manufacturers to regularly adjust their formulas. In order to correctly evaluate newly developed compositions, it is essential to test them by means of methods which both focus on the coating and on the substrate.

Proper coating application starts with proper pre-treatment

Joey Bosmans
June 11, 2018

Before coating a substrate, it is treated through manual cleaning, sanding, surface activation. Let’s look at the possibilities.

Large volumes of small parts: (cost-) efficient coating

Joey Bosmans
June 4, 2018

Wet-chemical drum coating is a new way of coating that is particularly well suited to large volumes of small parts. It allows these parts to be coated efficiently and cost-effectively. We will introduce you to the technology involved and the possibilities it opens up.

‘Innovatieve Coatings’ Cluster celebrates its first anniversary

Kathleen Smolders
January 15, 2018

The ‘Innovatieve Coatings’ cluster is organising an annual event on 1 February to mark its first anniversary. In addition to an overview of what has been happening and what we can expect, various member testimonials will be discussed, plus a keynote speech by Piet Verhoeve (Hangar K).

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