Set Yourself Up for Success: The Importance of AMPP’s Exam Preparation Guides

Prepare for your AMPP certification exam with confidence using our Exam Preparation Guides. Learn how these resources can help you master key topics, practice with sample questions, and boost your chances of passing on your first attempt.

U.S. Researchers Work to Optimize Nuclear Material Coatings

Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory have developed a framework to accelerate the discovery of materials for nuclear reactors, reducing reliance on nickel-based alloys. This innovation supports clean energy goals by identifying corrosion-resistant, high-strength materials suitable for extreme reactor environments.

Prep Makes Perfect: Surface Strategies for Concrete Coatings

SURFACE PREPARATION · PROTECTIVE COATINGS Successful coating application starts with successful surface preparation. That can involve much more than cleaning or blasting: contractors may need to address worker safety, dust control, power supply, climate conditions, contaminants, old coatings, surface defects, grinding, profiling, and

MPI Announces 2025 Champion Award Recipients

MPI · COATINGS INDUSTRY RECOGNITION The 2025 MPI Champion Awards recognized paint and coatings manufacturers for leadership in product performance, sustainability, education, and commitment to MPI programs and standards. The inaugural awards program from the Master Painters Institute (MPI), a subsidiary of AMPP,

AMPP Announces 2025 Annual Service and Technical Awards Winners

Discover the winners of the 2025 AMPP Annual Service and Technical Awards, celebrating excellence in corrosion and materials protection. Honorees will be recognized at the AMPP Annual Conference + Expo, April 6-10, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.

Understanding Coating Inspector Job Roles: From Basic to Senior Certification

Understand the roles and responsibilities at each level of the AMPP Coating Inspector Program. Learn how CIP certification levels align with job roles, supervision, and career progression in the coatings industry.

Estimating Corrosion of Embedded Steel Rebars in Bridge Structures

Discover how researchers from MnDOT developed a predictive tool to estimate corrosion in embedded steel rebars of bridge structures. Learn how it improves maintenance planning and ensures structural safety.

Bend Test of Concrete Power Poles

Learn how concrete power poles are tested for bending strength, including normal, elastic, and ultimate strength criteria, to ensure durability and resistance to mechanical forces. A detailed study by Abbas and Behnaz Aghajani

Are You Speaking the Same Language? Key Corrosion Terms You Should Know

Enhance communication and collaboration in the corrosion industry with our comprehensive glossary of key corrosion terms. Learn why consistent terminology matters and explore how our free resource can simplify your work and prevent costly errors.

Investing in the Future: How Congress Is Strengthening National Defense Through Corrosion Oversight

Discover how the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) prioritizes corrosion prevention with increased funding for the DoD's Office of Corrosion Policy and Oversight, ensuring safer and more efficient defense infrastructure.