Automation technologies are reshaping coating application through drones, robotics and AI-driven systems designed to improve safety, consistency and productivity.
A new market analysis outlines where chemical companies are allocating AI investment as operational, regulatory and sustainability pressures intensify.
PCI EXCLUSIVE: Dow’s latest results point to a broader shift as artificial intelligence and restructuring become embedded in day-to-day operations across chemical and coatings companies.
The new operating system brings together non-contact coating thickness measurement, advanced connectivity, and integrated AI tools to make outcome-based coating regulation accessible for every production line.
Dow applies large language models to convert subjective paint application feedback into structured performance data, accelerating coatings R&D analysis.
Industry leaders share real-world examples of how AI is reshaping coatings R&D, from data foundations to formulation speed, sourcing and talent strategy.