Powder Coatings

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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. 

A year-long Paint and Coatings Academy program delivers applied education across formulation, processing and polymer science through expert-led short courses.

Process and facility equipment choices influence dispersion quality, manufacturing efficiency and workforce productivity across modern paint and coating operations.

A practical look at how high-temperature masking supports efficiency, surface quality and cost control in finishing operation.

This overview examines how powder coating systems balance corrosion resistance, flexibility and weathering performance across demanding service environments.

Advances in laser cleaning and curing are pushing powder coating lines toward faster throughput, smaller footprints and greater manufacturing flexibility.

Low-cure powder coatings reduce oven temperatures while maintaining durability, helping OEMs improve throughput, energy efficiency and regulatory compliance across applications.

This article examines how design of experiments can be applied to powder coating formulation and spray application to manage interacting variables and improve film build consistency.

Early reactions to the AkzoNobel–Axalta merger reveal strategic optimism, investor pushback and muted market response. Here’s what industry commentary is signaling so far.

Edge corrosion poses major risks across industries, but innovations in powder and liquid coatings offer new strategies for robust protection.