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When Lab Techs Team Up with Machines

Analysis on the Testing Methods and Influencing Factors of Automatic and Manual Fineness Measurement for Paint and Coatings
Zeng Yuling
May 13, 2025
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A closer look at automated vs. manual fineness testing reveals potential benefits in precision and repeatability.




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A Surge in Non-PFAS Releases

Is the Paint and Coatings Industry Ready for the Big Transition?
Vikash Kumar
May 12, 2025
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As PFAS gets phased out, new materials rush in — but do they hold up under pressure?



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Advanced Technologies for the Global Paint & Coatings Market

Exploring New Frontiers
BCC Research
April 15, 2025
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Advancements in coating technologies, from self-healing paints to solvent-free formulations, are shaping the future of sustainable, high-performance applications.


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Exploring the Data and Dynamics that Shape the Global Paint and Coatings Industry

Susan Sutton
April 15, 2025
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New data reveals shifting regional demand, sustainability’s growing impact and key sector trends driving the future of the global paint and coatings industry.


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Research Reveals Hidden Risks From Plastic-Coated Fertilizers in Soil

Eric Stann
April 11, 2025
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A study by the University of Missouri reveals how plastic-coated fertilizers release microplastics into soil, raising concerns about long-term environmental and health risks.


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How Industry 4.0 Technologies are Revolutionizing Paint and Coatings Manufacturing

Katie Brenneman
March 20, 2025
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From predictive maintenance to real-time analytics, advanced technologies are transforming production, security and sustainability in modern coatings facilities.


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Safe and Sustainable by Design

Harnessing Digitalization to Accelerate the Development of Safer Inks, Paints and Coatings
Natasha Jeremic
March 10, 2025
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Digitalization, and the Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) framework are shaping the future of safer, more sustainable inks, paints and coatings.


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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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An Evaluation of Controlled-Release Preservatives in Europe

Dr. Joerg Wilken Dr. Thomas Heuer Geoff Clay
March 5, 2025
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Field testing confirms that broad-spectrum, encapsulated dry-film preservatives provide long-term protection against fungal and algal growth, outperforming competitor formulations in diverse environmental conditions.


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A New Solid Tinting System

A PCI interview with Peter Thommassen, R&D Manager, Vibrantz
March 4, 2025
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A new, volumetric, solid tinting system offers a sustainable, efficient alternative for tinting architectural and industrial coatings with improved performance.


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