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    Small Innovations Can Make a Big Impact

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    Kristin Johansson
    March 5, 2025
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    A new patent aims to reduce paint spills with an ergonomic grip for can handles, addressing loss prevention, safety risks and operational inefficiencies in retail.


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    Scientists Uncover Formula to Predict Cracks in Clay

    Anjali Marar
    January 31, 2025
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    Researchers have developed a formula to predict when cracks will form in drying clay, a breakthrough that could enhance the durability of paint and coatings.

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    Covestro Completes Digitalization of Product Life Cycle Assessments

    January 30, 2025
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    The company has finished the digitalization of its product-specific life cycle assessments, with a focus on transparency and sustainability.


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    AI Driving New Growth

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    Hannah Melia
    January 7, 2025
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    AI can transform paint formulation, reducing development time, enhancing sustainability and opening new market opportunities with precision and efficiency.


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    BASF Broadens Its Monomers Portfolio and Launches Bio-Based 2-Octyl Acrylate

    October 4, 2023
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    The new product also offers performance benefits compared to fossil alternatives, showing improved scrub resistance in coatings, shear resistance in adhesives and excellent weatherability.


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    EPCEd Announces Partnership with Research Organization

    January 20, 2023
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    1st Source will add experimental capabilities to EPCEd’s portfolio, including new product development, formulation capabilities, and analytical and testing services.



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    The Lab of the Future May Be Here Before We Know It

    The efficiency of lab research continues to decline, while new innovation challenges emerge
    Shriram Ramanathan Ph.D.
    April 15, 2022
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    Rising costs, flat R&D spending, demand for faster development, new regulations and information overload are increasing the momentum of digital labs.
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    Intelligently Selecting Between a Patent and a Trade Secret

    Dan Chojnowski
    April 9, 2020
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    This article provides a brief overview of patents, trade secrets, and an in-depth discussion of infrequently used procedural options available at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) that can be leveraged to gather critical information and thereby enable a decision maker to confidently elect to either apply for a patent or maintain a trade secret.
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    Assisting Technically Oriented Business Growth

    Assisting Technically Oriented Business Growth

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    Kristin Johansson
    April 6, 2020
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    The Mississippi Polymer Insti¬tute (MPI) is a non-profit industrial out¬reach arm of the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) with the mission to assist technically oriented business growth.
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    A Winning Formula: Sustainable Profitability through New Technology Development

    Daniel S. Murad
    April 1, 2020
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    This article examines current market dynamics, innovation drivers and various outcomes.
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