Daily Archives: April 15, 2026

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Henkel introduces silicone‑based anti‑fingerprint coatings for automotive displays without PFAS

Henkel has launched two silicone‑based anti‑fingerprint coatings, Loctite AF 8810 for plastic cover lenses and Loctite AF 8812 for glass, formulated without PFAS or fluorine ingredients. The materials are positioned for automotive display manufacturing with spray and PVD application compatibility, heat cure cycles and durability testing benchmarks reported by the company.

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NanoTech Materials raises $29.4M to scale ICP-based coatings manufacturing for energy and fire resilience

NanoTech Materials closed a $29.4 million Series A to expand domestic production of ceramic-particle coatings for roofing, insulation and wildfire mitigation. The company’s patented Insulative Ceramic Particle (ICP) technology and ongoing work with California agencies may carry implications for compliance, IP strategy, and materials specification in procurement and construction contexts.