While balancing cost and sustainability might sound challenging, digital color management makes it possible for paint and coatings professionals to help the environment while still favoring the bottom line. This is a key consideration for many in the industry who, now more than ever, are searching for innovative ways to streamline workflows and reduce waste while saving on costs.
As coatings formulators respond to the demands of consumers and the opportunities provided by new technology, the mixing industry is doing its part to support any emerging innovations.
The belief that industrial employment will not provide a lucrative career path has created a generational gap within the sector, resulting in a need to replace manufacturing’s retiring workforce. To meet the demand for skilled labor, manufacturing facilities have initiated various types of apprenticeship-styled programs to attract, educate and train talent on the benefits of working in a manufacturing setting.
Digital transformation involves a lot more than buying technology. It involves setting a clear direction on business objectives, understanding processes and identifying which data will help better run the business.
In a digital world, with new consumer demands and a focus on sustainability, change is afoot. It’s time to work smarter and tap into digital tools where possible. In today’s uncertain environment, collaboration is vital.
Chemical compatibility database and guidance makes selecting the correct pump for each chemical or formulation a straightforward task while maintaining workplace safety.
Regulatory and cost pressures mean that organizations are embracing new processes to increase throughput and improve efficiency without compromising the quality of their finished product. This article explores how a new plating method could be the key to delivering improved repeatability, faster throughput and reduced scrappage for non-line-of-sight plating applications.
This overview highlights some of the most common advantages that automation can bring to painting and coating professionals. Tracking metrics before and after implementing such technology makes it easier to see how things change over time.