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VIDEO | Laser Curing Could Change Powder Coating Production

Courtney Bassett
October 29, 2026
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Recorded live at the 2026 CTT Summit, IPG Photonics' Chance Willis explains how laser cleaning and curing could shorten powder coating production times, reduce equipment footprints and create new opportunities for coating formulators.


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Challenges in Selecting Bio-Based Dispersing Additives for Latex Paints

Application studies compare a conventional fossil-based dispersant with a bio-based alternative across grinding, binder compatibility and key coating-performance tests.
Artur Palasz
October 16, 2026
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A lab comparison examines how a bio-based dispersant can affect grinding, binder compatibility and coating performance in interior latex paints.


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PCI News Now: Self-Repairing Coating, Evonik Closures and Ford’s $1B Paint Shop

The first PCI News Now brings together coatings research, manufacturing investment, supplier changes and an industry recognition in a quick video update.
Courtney Bassett
October 15, 2026
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Watch the first PCI News Now for updates on a self-repairing waterborne coating, Evonik’s planned German site closures, Ford’s $1 billion Kentucky paint shop and PCI’s 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award.


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Thermolatent Tin Catalysts for Low-Temperature Polyurethane Cure

Four thermolatent catalysts are evaluated for pot life, dust-free time and hardness in two-component polyurethane coatings under ambient and elevated-temperature cure conditions.
Scott J. Moravek Davina Schwartzmiller Hongying Zhou
October 12, 2026
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PPG researchers explore how thermolatent tin catalyst design changes the balance between working time and low-temperature cure in polyurethane coatings.


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Four Generations of Nondestructive Testing for Lifetime Coatings

Jim Deardorff
February 24, 2025
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Fluorescent coatings and LED black lights enhance nondestructive testing, advancing maintenance strategies for lifetime coatings and corrosion prevention in various industries.


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High-Glass-Flake Coatings Extend Offshore Asset Lifespans

February 7, 2025
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A new study reveals coatings with higher lamellar glass flake content provide superior long-term offshore asset protection.


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AI Driving New Growth

for a Leading Minerals Supplier in the Coatings Industry
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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AkzoNobel’s Journey to a Sustainable Coatings Industry

In an exclusive interview with PCI, AkzoNobel leaders discuss the company's latest efforts and innovations to help reduce the global carbon footprint
Kristin Johansson
February 8, 2023
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PCI editors visited AkzoNobel’s powder coating manufacturing site, North American headquarters, and a R&D Center, and learned about the company’s coatings innovations, sustainability efforts, digitalization, and commitment to continued value for customers.


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Emerging Technologies

Kristin Johansson
November 12, 2020
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While we always strive to publish the most cutting-edge technology, every November we focus a bit more "outside the box" with our Emerging Technologies issue.
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Did You Know?

Kristin Johansson
October 26, 2020
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PCI's monthly online articles are typically more market-focused, and cover finished coatings, case studies, application/end-user technology or more fringe topics.
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