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Powder Coating for Hybrid and 3D Printed Metal Parts
For the powder coating industry, the evolution of additive manufacturing brings exciting new opportunities and significant challenges. As 3D printed and hybrid-manufactured metal parts move into mainstream production, finishers are discovering how to adapt pretreatment, coating and curing processes to achieve the same durability, aesthetics and sustainability that have long defined powder coating’s success in traditional manufacturing.  READ MORE

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Dust-on-Dust Powder Coatings: A Breakthrough in Energy and Efficiency
Sherwin-Williams' OneCure dust-on-dust powder coating system delivers the performance of a two-coat finish with the efficiency of a single cure. This system reduces energy consumption and operational footprint while often enhancing corrosion resistance and appearance standards..READ MORE



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