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Coatings Testing and Characterization: ASTM Standards for Measuring Viscosity

The concepts of viscosity and rheology are often confused, even though they are significantly different. For this discussion, rheology is the study of the flow and deformation of liquids (paints ... Read More…

  • Topic: Equipment & Testing

Additives To Prevent Coating Defects Caused By Film Dewetting

Many surface defects, such as fisheyes, edge pull, and retraction are caused when the liquid film dewets after application. Application of the coating by brush, roller, or spray may effectively ... Read More…

  • Topic: Durability and Weathering, Industrial & Protective Coatings

Using AI to Rapidly Develop New and Improved High-performance Coatings

In the era of big data and digitalization, applying AI in product development is becoming essential for manufactures to stay competitive in their industry. Gone are the days where a ... Read More…

  • Topic: Coatings, Inside Innovation, Technologies

Names in the News for April

The following industry professionals have recently received appointments or promotions. Read More…

  • Topic: CoatingsTech Update, Names in the News

New Products for April

Editor’s note: This column is a roundup of recent product releases from throughout the coatings and allied industries. To submit a product release for consideration, email publications@paint.org. Please note that ... Read More…

  • Topic: CoatingsTech Update, New Products
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