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The Latest ASTM Specification for Real-time Measurement of Film Thickness
Cynthia A Gosselin, Ph.D., Director, The ChemQuest Group The film thickness of a paint or coating plays a critical role in the performance of the final product. While formulations govern […]
Listening, Learning, and Leading: Mike Johnson on Advocacy, Innovation, and the Future of ACA
After joining the ACA as president and CEO in 2024, Mike Johnson has spent the past 18 months listening, learning, and building relationships throughout the coatings community. Through visits to […]
Innovation Hotspots in Powder Coatings
By Eric Casebolt, The ChemQuest Group, Inc. Although technology trends in areas such as powder coatings don’t shift dramatically from year to year—low-temperature cure and sustainability would top that list […]
Accelerated Alkyd Emulsification Through AI-Driven Experimentation
By Ioanna Tzortzi, Albin Jansfelt, and Marie Westerblad, Perstorp AB; Nils Honhon, Université Libre de Bruxelles; and Eirini Palaiologlou, National Technical University of Athens Introduction Waterborne alkyd binders remain an […]
Global Megatrends Shaping the Paints and Coatings Industry
By Crystal Morrison, The ChemQuest Group, Inc. Understanding the forces shaping the paints and coatings industry requires looking beyond short-term market fluctuations to the larger societal and technological trends that […]
Advancing Sustainable Coatings
VOC Emissions and Performance of a Novel Bio-Based Acrylic Polymer for Interior Paint Applications By Michelle Gallagher, Tyler Weiss, Paul Doll, Dan Fonseca, and Erica Frankel, Dow The drive towards sustainability and a more circular […]
Label-Free Polycaprolactone Triols Label-Free Polycaprolactone Triols for Enhanced Performance and Safety
By Sarah Findlater and Shaun Birss, Ingevity Introduction Polycaprolactone polyols have emerged as a pivotal component in the arsenal of coating formulators, offering a multitude of enhancements to coating systems. […]
Impact of Cooling Mode on Ice-Substrate Adhesion
By Matthew Wu, Fan-Wei Wang, Dev Gurera, Tyler Olson, and Anish Tuteja, University of Michigan Introduction Ice accretion and its strong adhesion to a variety of surfaces impact a wide range of applications, from essential […]
Dürr Delivers 20,000th Painting Robot
Dürr has announced the delivery of its 20,000th painting robot, marking a milestone in automated vehicle painting, according to the company. The robot, which operates in a new primer station […]
Roberlo Renames to Briolf Coatings
Briolf, an industrial group specializing in the manufacture of coatings, adhesives, and other chemical solutions for a range of industrial sectors, announced that its subsidiary, Roberlo S.A.U. has been renamed […]
The Protech Group Acquires Italian Powder Coatings Manufacturer Ripol S.r.l.
The Protech Group, a global manufacturer of industrial coatings, has completed its acquisition of Ripol S.r.l, an Italian powder coatings manufacturer headquartered near Milan, Italy. This acquisition includes Ripol’s affiliated […]
AkzoNobel Invests $60 million in Production of Powder Coatings in North America
AkzoNobel announced upgrades to production, infrastructure and technology at three of the company’s Powder Coatings sites in North America as part of a $60 million investment. These upgrades, implemented at […]
October Names in the News
Michelman appointed Ron Voigt to its Board of Directors. Voigt has served as CEO of Hyperion Materials & Technologies, a global materials science company, since 2018. Prior to joining Hyperion, […]
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