140 years since the Statue of Liberty was erected, 40 years since its major restoration: This New York landmark is a compelling case study in corrosion, material selection, and long-lasting corrosion protection. Ironically, PTFE plays a key role here—a material that is currently at the center of the European debate on PFAS regulation. The Statue of Liberty serves as a good example of why substance bans without sufficient scientific basis are generally unhelpful when it comes to achieving…

Until now, hydrogen electrolysis has relied heavily on expensive platinum. However, as new findings from the Vienna University of Technology show, significantly less is actually needed. The required layer thickness is in the nanometer range.

Demand for more powerful and lighter battery systems is growing. The Fraunhofer Institute for Thin Film and Surface Technology (IST) is therefore collaborating with the Fraunhofer USA Center Midwest (CMW) to explore new approaches for improving the performance and lifespan of future battery systems.…

FreiLacke offers a wide selection of powder coatings available immediately through the "LackLager". When it comes to industrial coatings, color alone isn’t the deciding factor. What’s needed are solutions that combine aesthetic requirements with technical specifications and reliable availability.…

Denios has introduced AmbiGuard, an IoT-based environmental monitoring device. Among other things, the system measures temperature, air pressure, motion, and location, and reports any deviations in real time via cellular networks to a central platform.

The European Parliament has approved the Chemicals Omnibus VI, thereby paving the way for simplified chemical labeling requirements. For the electroplating and surface treatment industries, changes to the CLP Regulation are particularly relevant, such as those concerning labeling requirements and…

At the newly opened Space Factory at Vienna International Airport, startups and research institutions can develop and test components for space applications. A vacuum system provided by Busch Austria enables the creation of high vacuum and the testing of components under conditions similar to those…