Coatings that Encourage Creativity
Dry erase boards, while often associated with classrooms, find use in many other applications as well. Think of Sheldon of the “Big Bang Theory” in his office or apartment discussing ... Read More…
Coatings Xperience: Differentiating Consumer Electronics with Textured Coatings
Textured paint is not a new concept. Most people are familiar with “popcorn” ceilings. Textured wall paints can be useful for hiding imperfections that cannot be easily removed. Sand is ... Read More…
Leveraging Shape Memory Polymers in Self-Healing Coatings
The idea of self-healing coatings is very attractive. In fact, automotive coatings that self-heal fine scratches when warmed in the sun have been commercialized. There is particular interest in developing ... Read More…
Smart Coatings: Reaching the Big Time with Many More Opportunities
When first introduced, smart coatings were considered novelties with little likelihood of commercialization in the near term. That has not proven to be the case. Just a decade later, several ... Read More…
Coatings can be Interesting, Fun, and Sustainable Too!
Coating and adhesive technology continues to advance at a very rapid pace. Announcements of interesting resin and formulated products with novel functionalities appear almost daily. Some come from academic researchers ... Read More…