Megatrends Revisited
In March 2019, the Inside Innovation column examined “How Megatrends Drive Innovation.” Considering the COVID-19 pandemic and other recent events, major shifts in many of the previous megatrends require a ... Read More…
Non-Isocyanate Coatings with Fast Return to Service for Industrial Flooring Application
A new application of Michael Addition (MA) chemistry was recently explored and developed for use in industrial flooring. Historically, MA was not applied in protective coatings due to the extremely ... Read More…
Waterborne Industrial Coatings Q&A: Evolving Perceptions and Technologies
The move to waterborne coatings has been occurring for many years. Water-based technologies dominate the architectural market and have done so for some time. While it has taken longer, they ... Read More…
What’s Ahead for Automotive Powder Coatings
In addition to their excellent durability and corrosion protection, powder coatings are attractive because they are free of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and it is possible to recover and reuse ... Read More…
Achieving Class A Appearance On Fiber-Reinforced Substrates
Achieving Class A appearance over fiber-reinforced substrates can be challenging. We discuss the evolving measurements used to characterize topcoated surface appearance. The influence of carbon fiber on the surface appearance ... Read More…