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Wet coating remains dominant while dry processes gain traction, as manufacturers weigh cost, scalability and performance tradeoffs in electrode production.

QCL hyperspectral imaging identifies silicone oil on surfaces, combining infrared spectroscopy with spatial mapping to support contamination detection and process control.

Short courses and new program elements deepen the link between coatings research and real-world performance challenges.

This article evaluates prevailing metal surface preparation technologies, analyzes industry-specific pretreatment selection criteria and reviews emerging innovations in this space.

The EOLMED project required different protection strategies above, below and inside the waterline.

Automation is improving throughput, consistency and safety while reducing waste across paint and coatings operations.

The Coatings Trends & Technologies Summit call for abstracts is in its final weeks, with rolling review continuing as the technical program takes shape. The deadline for submissions is April 10. 

Machine learning is moving closer to formulation, quality control and application decisions, but dependable results still rest on the data, guardrails and human expertise behind those systems.

Chitosan is emerging as a multifunctional biobased polymer enabling antimicrobial performance, corrosion protection, and sustainable coating design across multiple paint and coatings applications.

Market growth is driving workforce shifts, with training programs expanding access and addressing labor gaps in application services.