In 2021, Axalta won three prestigious Edison Awards

Recently, Axalta (NYSE: AXTA) announced that it has won three Edison Bronze Awards in the areas of innovative services, sustainability, and engineering and materials. Named after Thomas Edison since 1987, the Edison Awards recognize and recognize the world's innovative new products, services and business leaders.

"We are honored to receive the Edison Award for three consecutive years. Axalta's continuous innovation of coating solutions is the key to our company's success. Receiving three Edison Awards for innovation in three different categories is further evidence of Axalta's commitment to products and services. Developing new technologies to serve our customers," said Robert Roop, Chief Technology Officer at Axalta.

Driving the development of autonomous vehicles

In the Innovative Services category, Arsta's LiDAR Gonio Reflectometer System (ALGRS) won the 2021 Edison Bronze Award. The patented optical system measures the LiDAR reflectance of vehicle coatings used in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) or autonomous vehicles. ALGRS enables Axalta's chemists and designers to create LiDAR-compatible coatings without compromising appearance or color.

Like emergency braking and collision avoidance, ADAS relies heavily on LiDAR technology to improve vehicle safety and advance autonomous vehicles. Novel coating analysis capabilities offered by ALGRS enable new color developments and formulations, thus ensuring that LiDAR is detectable in a variety of traffic conditions present in autonomous environments.

Roop said: "ALGRS represents a significant advance in the technology needed to achieve high levels of autonomous driving in high levels of automotive in a safe and responsible manner. ”

Reduce emissions from body repair shops

In the sustainability category, Axalta's Spice Hecker Permahyd 5650 mouth sealer won the 2021 Edison Bronze Award. The sealant provides a sustainable, high-quality waterborne application system for the crash repair plant, reducing solvent emissions. Axalta's Spies Hecker Permahyd 5650 blocker can be applied in a single layer, enabling refinish paints to increase productivity through sustainable solutions.

"The combination of increased productivity and improved performance continues to drive the technology roadmap of colliding industries," Roop said. "The Spies Hecker 5650 application system not only helps our customers grow their businesses, but is also environmentally friendly and protects the communities in which we live and work."

Technology to simplify the manufacturing process

Arstax's Universal Titan Primer and Enamel Coating also won the 2021 Edison Bronze Award in the Engineering & Materials Science category. Designed specifically for the kitchen cabinet market, this coating offers processing efficiency and excellent appearance. Compared to the standard four layers, only one layer of primer and enamel is required. Universal Titan has also been optimized to eliminate the need for two separate products for horizontal and vertical applications, resulting in cost savings and simplified manufacturing processes.

"Universal Titan enables customers to reduce oven settings, which in turn reduce energy costs and thus improve sustainability. We are honored to have Axalta's new technology recognized by the Edison Awards. This is a true demonstration of the dedication of Axalta scientists and engineers in providing beneficial solutions. Our customers and the environment. Roop said.

Frank Bonafilia, Executive Director of Edison Global, said: "We have been impressed by the level of collaboration and discovery in this year's entries. Still, in the face of unprecedented challenges from this global pandemic, companies around the world have figured out how to work safely and be savvy and still innovate at award-winning levels. ”

About Axalta

Axalta is a global leader in the coatings industry, providing customers with innovative, colorful, aesthetically pleasing and sustainable coating solutions. From light vehicle, commercial vehicle and refinish applications to electric motors, building facades and other industrial applications, Axalat coatings are engineered to prevent corrosion, increase productivity and enhance durability.