ACA Implements its STEM Outreach Program
When the American Coatings Association (ACA) conducted a survey of its members about the confidence they felt in their corporate succession plans, it was found that in the longer term ... Read More…
Novel Acrylic Polymer for Architectural Exterior Paint and Primer in One Coatings Application
Professional and do-it-yourself (DIY) painters increasingly care about efficiency—reducing the time and labor involved in painting surfaces. Paints with paint and primer in one capabilities help reduce the time and ... Read More…
How to Handle Hard-to-Change Factors or Components in a Designed Experiment
The traditional approach to experimentation—often referred to as the “scientific method”—requires changing only one factor at a time (OFAT). Unfortunately, the relatively simplistic OFAT approach falls flat when users are ... Read More…
Fueling the Innovation Ecosystem
As soon as you hear the pitch, you’re thinking—this is a great idea, a potential gamechanger for my company. You want to get this going as quickly as possible. Startup ... Read More…
Cool Street Coatings
The urban heat island effect can be a real problem for major cities in warmer climates. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the annual mean air temperature of a ... Read More…