Materials Performance Magazine

🚨 World Corrosion Awareness Day #WCAD2025 is here! 🌍 #RustNeverSleeps—so neither do we! Around the globe, around the clock, dedicated professionals are working to stay ahead of this silent threat. Today, we join voices around the world to spotlight a powerful truth: corrosion is a global threat, but together, we’re stronger. From critical infrastructure to national security and sustainability, corrosion prevention touches every part of modern life. Join us in turning up the volume for #WCAD and beyond. AMPP: Association for Materials Protection and Performance is proud to partner with the World Corrosion Organization and the EFC - European Federation of Corrosion to launch this global campaign—and we’re just getting started. 📅 April 24 is more than a date—it’s a call to action. 🔗 Learn more and join the movement: www.corrosion.org #WorldCorrosionAwarenessDay #CorrosionFreeFuture #WCO #EFC #CorrosionInEverydayLife #Safety #NationalSecurity #Infrastructure #GlobalEconomy #Sustainability #AMPP

🌊 Real-World Testing Proves Zinc-Rich Coatings Still Reign Offshore Not all coatings are created equal—and not all tests tell the full story. Alex Yagüe Marrón, senior scientist at Hempel, took corrosion protection to the next level with a year-long field study in real offshore environments. His AMPP conference paper tested multiple coating systems, both zinc-rich and zinc-free, on carbon steel panels exposed to harsh conditions in Spain’s Biscay Bay and El Bocal. 🔬 The result? Zinc-rich primers delivered: ✔️ 8x better rust resistance in splash zones ✔️ Stronger adhesion after prolonged exposure ✔️ Reduced long-term maintenance needs Read more at https://lnkd.in/gBfjV7qp #CorrosionControl #ZincRichPrimers #OffshoreStructures #RealWorldTesting #MaterialsPerformance #MarineEngineering

AMPP: Association for Materials Protection and Performance CEO Alan Thomas, MBA kicks off a brand-new interview series by sitting down with one of the most respected voices in corrosion science—Dr. Gerald Frankel 🎤⚙️ From the evolution of corrosion research to the power of sustainability and the role of young talent in the industry — this conversation is packed with insights from one of the field’s brightest minds 💡🌍 📢 Read the full Q&A now and stay tuned for more inspiring voices in materials protection! https://lnkd.in/gBFkUREB #AMPP #CorrosionScience #Sustainability #MaterialsPerformance #STEMCareers

Texas A&M National Corrosion and Materials Reliability Lab is bridging the gap between science and engineering. Under the leadership of Dr. Homero Castaneda, the lab is advancing materials science in ways that directly benefit industries like oil & gas, energy, and transportation. 🔬⚙️ 👉 Discover how cutting-edge research, hands-on education, and industry collaboration are driving lasting change: https://lnkd.in/g29R-tvK #CorrosionScience #MaterialsPerformance #STEM #EngineeringInnovation

Join the #CorrosionInEverydayLife Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win cool corrosion-inspired art by researcher and artist Jean Kittel! Details below 👇.

#sponsored Join Dairyland Electrical Industries, Inc. for a weeklong opportunity to volunteer in your community! During Dairyland Volunteer Week (April 20-26), individuals, groups, and organizations across our industry are invited to join us for a half or full day volunteering within your own communities. These acts of generosity not only strengthen our communities but also unite our industry to make a difference and support Dairyland’s vision to make a safer world. Everyone who volunteers will receive a 2025 Volunteer Week achievement patch. Learn more and register here. https://lnkd.in/gC6zn45q

What a night! 🏆 Honoree Night 🏆 at the Country Music Hall of Fame was the perfect way to wrap up the AMPP: Association for Materials Protection and Performance Annual Conference + Expo in Nashville! We caught up with AMPP Chair Juan Caballero, Director of Conferences Greg Muha, and others to celebrate a hugely successful #AMPP2025 !

🎉 Highlights from Monday at #AMPP2025 in Nashville! It was an exciting start to the week—our News Editor, Ben DuBose, sat down with keynote speaker and former astronaut Michael Massimino 🚀; Materials Performance Magazine honored this year’s Corrosion Innovation of the Year award winners 🏆; and the exhibit hall officially opened with plenty of great conversations with our exhibitors— Alleima, Polyguard Products, Inc., MES - Nationwide Blast & Paint Rentals & Supplies, MATCOR, Inc., and American Innovations Stay tuned for more updates! AMPP: Association for Materials Protection and Performance

AMPP: Association for Materials Protection and Performance Media team attends camp with Dairyland Electrical Industries, Inc.! Begin your scavenger hunt and collect patches at booth #1117 on the exhibit floor. #AMPP2025

MP Editor Kerry Cole meets with the DeFelsko team at booth #1325 and the Denso, Inc. team at booth #1527. Stop by and say hello if you get the chance to walk the exhibit floor today. #AMPP2025 AMPP: Association for Materials Protection and Performance