Published monthly, Materials Performance (MP) is the world's largest circulation journal dedicated exclusively to corrosion prevention and control.
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Could new coating materials help reduce marine biofouling, corrosion, and fuel consumption? Researchers at the University of South Carolina are exploring zwitterionic materials designed to prevent marine organisms from attaching to surfaces. Read how this work could advance marine protection and improve vessel efficiency.
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Tomorrow is the last day! Don't miss your opportunity to nominate revolutionary solutions and technologies that are setting new benchmarks for corrosion prevention and mitigation. Your solution could lead the next wave of advancements in our industry.
Learn more about the nomination process, eligibility requirements, and award categories by visiting the MP awards page.
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Important conversations are worth getting right. We're rescheduling our Forefront webcast, "Can Existing Infrastructure Survive the Energy Transition?" Stay tuned at ow.ly/uF7P5101oeM
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Good news! The nomination deadline has been extended to October 31, 2026!
Know a technology that's advancing corrosion prevention? Maybe it's your own innovation, or one developed by a colleague or team.
The 2027 Materials Performance Corrosion Innovation of the Year Awards celebrate the breakthroughs moving our industry forward. Help us recognize the people and technologies making a difference.
Learn more about the nomination process, eligibility requirements, and award categories by visiting the MP awards page.
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📣 Don't miss our webcast tomorrow! COMSOL Development Manager Bertil Nistad will demonstrate how COMSOL Multiphysics® can simulate corrosion processes, analyze corrosion rates, and evaluate material properties and environmental conditions alongside accelerated corrosion testing.
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La serie “Chapter Takeover” nace con el propósito de fortalecer los lazos entre los capítulos de AMPP en América Latina, crear un espacio para nuestros miembros de habla hispana y dar a conocer el valioso trabajo que se está realizando en toda la región.
En este episodio nos acompaña Norberto Pesce, especialista en Protección Catódica (CP4) certificado por AMPP y gerente general de Omnitronic, empresa con sede en Mendoza, Argentina.
A lo largo de la conversación, Norberto comparte algunos de los momentos más destacados de su trayectoria profesional, sus experiencias dentro de la industria y su perspectiva sobre los principales desafíos técnicos y organizativos que enfrenta actualmente el sector de la protección catódica en América Latina.
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Experience does not lose value because a career path changes.
Thank you to Victoria W. Kageni and everyone who joined Materials Performance for a direct conversation about reinvention, re-entry, retention, and the industry knowledge we cannot afford to lose.
Keep the conversation moving: What is one way your organization can better recognize field-tested expertise?
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What makes an environment extreme when it comes to corrosion and coatings? In this podcast preview of the AMPP Western Conference, Farwest Corrosion Control's Brandon LaVerne discusses how salt exposure, moisture, UV radiation, and temperature extremes challenge corrosion control systems across land, maritime, and offshore infrastructure.
🎧 Listen to the full podcast: youtu.be/21VaJ6S-buw?si=cQda…
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Today, at 2 p.m. EDT, join Victoria W. Kageni and Materials Performance for a practical discussion on how mid-career professionals can translate field knowledge into recognized industry authority and how employers can stop missing the people ready to contribute now.
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Traditional corrosion tests can take months to evaluate advanced coating systems. In Materials Performance, PPG researchers Kalsani Venkateshwarlu and Balaji Kannan explore how electrochemical techniques can help streamline early-stage screening and support faster coating innovation.
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#Corrosion #ProtectiveCoatings #Electrochemistry #CoatingsInnovation #MaterialsScience
Tomorrow at 2 p.m. EDT, join Victoria W. Kageni and Materials Performance for a practical discussion on how mid-career professionals can translate field knowledge into recognized industry authority and how employers can stop missing the people ready to contribute now.
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How can the industry address corrosion in extreme environments while reducing repeat maintenance and extending asset life? In this podcast clip, AMPP's Jennifer Merck and Stephanie Chizik discuss the challenges shaping the upcoming AMPP Western Conference, from naval maintenance to corrosion mitigation across onshore and offshore infrastructure. Listen to learn more about the topics and technologies driving this year’s program.
🎧 Listen to the full podcast:
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#Corrosion #ProtectiveCoatings #AssetIntegrity #CathodicProtection
How can modeling help evaluate atmospheric and galvanic corrosion?
In this webcast, COMSOL Development Manager Bertil Nistad will demonstrate how COMSOL Multiphysics® can simulate corrosion processes, analyze corrosion rates, and evaluate material properties and environmental conditions alongside accelerated corrosion testing.
🔗 Register for free:
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You cannot recruit your way out of a knowledge-transfer crisis.
Technical organizations need a plan to recognize field experience, retain mid-career professionals, and capture expertise before it leaves. This Materials Performance webcast gives leaders a practical place to start.
Reinvention, Re-Entry & Retention: Building the Mid-Career Pipeline Our Industry Overlooks
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
2:00 p.m. EDT
Free 1 hour webcast
Speaker:
Victoria W. Kageni
Founder & Workforce Architect, IMARA Global Consulting
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