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Polyamide wax additives form reversible three-dimensional networks that help waterborne coatings balance pigment suspension, sag resistance, application flow and structural recovery after shear.

A FEVE-polyester powder topcoat showed differences in flexibility and gloss retention. Hear the researchers explain the results and the processing decisions behind them.

PPG researchers explore how thermolatent tin catalyst design changes the balance between working time and low-temperature cure in polyurethane coatings.

A PPG scientist traces his path from molecular research to customer problems, including corrosion protection, application efficiency and the teams behind innovation.

Waterborne durability, pigment efficiency, renewable feedstocks and major supply decisions are reshaping what formulators need from binders.

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.