Low friction coatings tech news
On June 2, 2026, PPG announced the commercial launch of its "Electrostatic Application" technology for marine hull coatings, a service designed to optimize the deployment of low--friction fouling control systems. The process utilizes negatively charged paint particles to achieve a 40% reduction in overspray and significantly higher transfer efficiency compared to traditional airless spraying. This innovation allows maritime operators to achieve more uniform coating thickness, leading to improved vessel hydrodynamics, optimized fuel consumption, and a measurable reduction in Scope 1 carbon emissions.