« The Sustainability Assessment System Explained » EcoVadis SAS is a Paris-based company, established in 2007, that operates globally to assess sustainability practices within companies. The outcome is the EcoVadis Sustainability Rating. This rating allows participating companies to precisely determine …

Since the mid-19th century, carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere have steadily increased. With industrialization and rising carbon dioxide emissions, concentrations have surged from an average of 280 ppm (parts per million, a unit measuring the concentration of gases in …

« How to Manage Paint Systems Effectively » The paints used in surface technology change their physical state during processing. The raw materials are in liquid form or are at least flowable so that they can completely cover the surface. …

Paints and solvents often have a distinctive odor, similar to that of common adhesives. This slightly sweet smell is due to the solvent ethyl acetate. In  lesser amounts, such as those used at home, there is not much of a …

« Steel and Non-Ferrous Metals: What Paint Stripping Options are Available? » High-gloss coatings are a pleasure to behold. However, their primary purpose is to protect painted items from corrosion and mechanical damage. When the paint is worn off, it …

Steel is found in nearly every aspect of daily life—houses, bridges, tools, and machines. While  it is not a lightweight metal, steel is relatively easy to shape and provides tremendous structural strength. Pure steel, however, cannot be used directly as …

« Passive and Active Corrosion Protection – We explain the differences » Passiver und aktiver Korrosionsschutz umfasst alle technischen Maßnahmen, die dazu dienen, Werkstoffe vor der Zerstörung durch Umgebungseinflüsse zu schützen. Der Sauerstoff und die Feuchtigkeit in der Atmosphäre setzen …

The term “emulsion splitting” encompasses various methods applied in wastewater treatment. Emulsions are mixtures of liquids that do not dissolve into each other. Emulsifiers are necessary to create a stable emulsion. When it becomes necessary to separate the liquids, for …

« How Car Parts from Fenders to Center Consoles Get Their Paint » Painting plastic parts is challenging because plastics repel most liquids and are difficult to wet. In the automotive industry, more frequently, parts are being made from plastic …

« How to Prevent Metal Discoloration » Some minerals in nature stand out due to their beautiful, iridescent surface. This effect can also be observed on metal surfaces – which in industrial metal processing is sometimes desired, but in other …