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Balancing Rain Resistance and Open Time with Diffusing Wave Spectroscopy and Conventional Application Tests

Sufficient open time is essential for achieving painting efficiency and delivering aesthetically pleasing results in architectural coatings. The open time can vary widely for an exterior coating because the wet ... Read More…

  • Topic: Architectural Coatings, CoatingsTech Update

Coatings Xperience: Coatings for the Electrification Revolution

Electrification has been a hot topic for the last few years. The aging power grid where 30% of electric lines are approaching their typical 50- to 80-year lifecycle, leading to ... Read More…

  • Topic: Coatings, Coatings Xperience, CoatingsTech Update

Quantitative Image Analysis of Roller Application Performance

FIGURE 1 Top paint claims from commercial architectural coating products in the market in 2023. Read More…

  • Topic: Architectural Coatings, Coatings, CoatingsTech Update

Accelerating New Additive Development Through the Use of Automation

Many additives used in waterborne coatings and inks are complex formulations. For example, most defoamers are comprised of insoluble oils, compatibilizers, and, oftentimes, hydrophobic solids and surface-active species. Since their ... Read More…

  • Topic: Additives, Coatings, CoatingsTech Update
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Windy City Coatings Course Set for April 8-9

Registration is now open for the Windy City Coatings Course, a dynamic two-day event taking place on April 8-9, in Rosemont, IL. Read More…

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