6. Modern Industrial Applications

The chapter delves into the evolution of powder coating for wood and wood-based materials, starting from the initial interest in the 1980s to the first industrial applications in the 1990s. It discusses the challenges faced in early applications, such as surface quality and reproducibility issues, and highlights the advantages of low-temperature powder coatings. The text also explores the unique properties of wood as a substrate and the suitability of different wood-based materials for powder coating. Notably, it introduces innovative techniques like in-mould powder coating and powder-in-powder technology, which offer improved efficiency and corrosion protection. The chapter concludes by emphasizing the importance of continuous process monitoring and the latest advancements in coating technologies for the industry.