Interceram - International Ceramic Review

The mushroom-like microstructure of a new non-toxic silicone coating reduces the adhesion area of barnacles to surfaces by more than 50 percent, making it more difficult for the barnacles to stick to ships' hulls.

According to IVK, significant price increases for basic chemicals and intermediates, limited availability and a strong global demand are making adhesive raw materials far more expensive.

To date, the networking of plant components has failed due to the manufacturer-specific software and the great effort required for reprogramming. Fortiss, in collaboration with the German Mechanical Engineering Industry Association (VDMA) and industry partners, has now unveiled a new assembly cell that operates using a manufacturer and platform independent protocol.