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A single-pass co-extrusion study compared the fluoropolymer-polyester system with a standard polyester control.

CTT opened today, Sept. 15, with short courses, and the full conference program begins tomorrow with in-person sessions and free livestream access to three select presentations.

Dennis Karnstein of The Pittsburgh Paints Company discusses commercial and industrial coatings demand, product innovation, supply chain pressures and technology investments.

The registrations give shipowners vessel-level examples of how hull coating selections can affect propulsion demand and GHG ratings.

The fastest-growing digital facilities have hidden surface demands, and coatings are being asked to solve problems far beyond corrosion.

A side-by-side study finds formulation variables can shift stability, weathering and corrosion performance in unexpected ways.

Line speed, substrate variability and color control are pulling coatings suppliers deeper into factory-floor problem solving.

Tests in water-reducible and high-solids enamels compare dispersion, viscosity, suspension stability and sag resistance across aqueous and solvent systems.

Sea-urchin-like particles trap visible light, retain near-infrared reflectance and provide hiding in films around 10 μm thick.

Supply chain, R&D, formulation and color matching are among the use cases, but security, accuracy and governance remain significant barriers.