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Companies like Crown Paints are rapidly embracing digital workflows to increase customer satisfaction by ensuring accurate color matching.

Rising costs, flat R&D spending, demand for faster development, new regulations and information overload are increasing the momentum of digital labs.

Demand for coatings has not faltered during the pandemic. As a result, the industry remains slow in embracing digitization at scale. At the same time, new computational technologies promise to unlock the value of innovation toward higher performance coatings and streamlined processes.

A thermal coating provider needed to monitor its process to make sure the conditions were within process specifications for the material being applied.

Manufacturers have ample commercial motivation to ensure that the products they make are linked back to them, and that's a key aspect of the unique identification that a SmartPrefix provides.

Color formulation involves defining requirements and methods while also identifying variables within the environment or production process that could influence the color formulation results. In addition, color measurement instruments such as spectrophotometers and sophisticated color formulation software are essential for quantitative analysis to help achieve the right color with minimal time and waste.

Take a look at the tsunami of changes on the horizon for coatings companies and how technology can help them rise to the challenges ahead.

While balancing cost and sustainability might sound challenging, digital color management makes it possible for paint and coatings professionals to help the environment while still favoring the bottom line. This is a key consideration for many in the industry who, now more than ever, are searching for innovative ways to streamline workflows and reduce waste while saving on costs.

Digital transformation involves a lot more than buying technology. It involves setting a clear direction on business objectives, understanding processes and identifying which data will help better run the business.

In a digital world, with new consumer demands and a focus on sustainability, change is afoot. It’s time to work smarter and tap into digital tools where possible. In today’s uncertain environment, collaboration is vital.