Technology Incubators
I often get questions from large companies with innovation-based teams about starting a technology incubator to advance their innovation process. My answer to this question is, it depends on a ... Read More…
2017 WCS Features Expanded Program
The 33rd Biennial Western Coatings Symposium & Show will be held October 15-18 at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Convention Centre. The 2017 event will feature an expanded program, ... Read More…
Profiles in Coatings—Kevin Kirkwood
Continuing our series profiling coatings professionals with diverse backgrounds in the industry, we interviewed Kevin Kirkwood, marketing coordinator of NETZSCH Premier Technologies, the North American subsidiary of the globally operated group of ... Read More…
Isocyanate-Free Michael Addition Cured Aliphatic Topcoats
In 2015, the breakthrough of a novel blocked catalyst and kinetic control additive package used in conjunction with Michael Addition chemistry was announced at the European Coating Conference.1 Prototype paint ... Read More…
Isocyanate-Free Polyurethane Technology for Wood Coating Applications: Approaches to Reducing VOC in Clearcoat Formulations
Industrial wood surfaces, such as furniture and cabinetry, require coatings to help protect and extend their life. Polyurethane coatings provide enhanced appearance, stain and chemical resistance, as well as exterior ... Read More…