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Home » Research and Development

Articles Tagged with ''Research and Development''

AkzoNobel Malaysia R&D Center

Robotic Testing Powers AkzoNobel’s New R&D Centre in Malaysia

PCI Editorial Staff
September 17, 2025
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AkzoNobel’s new Nilai facility will accelerate regional innovation in sustainable decorative paints, with advanced labs and robotic testing capabilities.


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1Thirty Holding Announces $50 Million Investment in the U.S.

September 12, 2025
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The group is exploring a new powder coatings facility and R&D center after talks with U.S. Chamber leaders.



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Lab tour of the Nilai RD Centre in Malaysia

AkzoNobel Opens R&D Center

July 24, 2025
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The new facility will focus on advancing sustainable decorative coatings across the region. 



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Materials Informatics Platform Accelerates Product Development, Enabling Lean R&D

Unifying Raw Materials and Formulations Data as an Engine for Accelerated Innovation
Ori Yudilevich
June 20, 2025
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A plastics manufacturer implemented an AI-driven materials informatics platform to unify data, accelerate R&D and improve sustainability. This case study examines the impact. 


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How Technical Scouting Fuels Innovation

Victoria Scarborough Ph.D.
June 9, 2025
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This proactive R&D strategy helps coatings manufacturers stay ahead of disruption.




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FOCUS conference keynote

Consider Collaborating

Kristin Johansson
June 4, 2025
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The keynote at FOCUS explored how university collaborations can accelerate coatings innovations, with insights from NDSU’s Dean Webster.


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Defense Coatings Get a Biofilm Test Upgrade

Skip Anderson
April 25, 2025
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Montana State researchers secured $2.5 million to refine biofilm testing on military coatings and boost long-term equipment durability.



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Two PPG Scientists Earn Rare Honor

April 18, 2025
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PPG named David Fenn and Renhe Lin associate fellows, a title currently held by just four others at the company.


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Melanin-Based Coating Offers Water Repellency

April 12, 2025
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A research team in Japan developed a melanin-based coating that offers vivid, fade-resistant color and water repellency—without traditional pigments.



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Heap of pressed colorful textile waste packed in bales in store-house

Can Trash Textiles Replace Toxic Coatings?

Tom Fleischman
April 7, 2025
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Researchers developed a superhydrophobic textile coating from discarded fabrics — a promising alternative to fluorinated finishes in apparel applications.


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