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Millwork Paint Operation Gains Visibility into Paint Usage

With Cloud-Based Flow Monitoring and Control System

May 13, 2022

A producer of architectural wood trim gained visibility into paint consumption at its facility by installing a cloud-based flow measurement and control system that provides accurate and real-time data on paint usage, flow rates, density and other parameters from a computer or smart device.

A Case Study Examining the Benefits of Digital Color Management in the Paint Industry

Rik Mertens

April 20, 2022

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

The Lab of the Future May Be Here Before We Know It

The efficiency of lab research continues to decline, while new innovation challenges emerge

Shriram Ramanathan Ph.D.

April 15, 2022

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

How to Implement AI in the Coating Industry

Ralph Zoontjens

February 25, 2022

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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.

Monitoring Thermal Coating Process for Quality Control

Bluetooth Loggers Ensure Coating Operation Remains in Specification

Terry Nagy

February 10, 2022

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

Securing a SmartPrefix Makes Your Products `Visible' to the World

Electronic Commerce Code Management Association

January 27, 2022

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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.

Best Practices for Color Formulation in Paint

Mark Lombardi

November 9, 2021

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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.

Why Tech Matters for R&D in the Coatings Industry

RheoCube and ORONTEC

September 17, 2021

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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.

Sustainable Color Management

Reducing Waste While Favoring the Bottom Line

Jason Loehr

August 30, 2021

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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.

Understanding and Achieving Digital Transformation

A five-step plan for successful, ongoing digital transformation

Paul Vragel

July 9, 2021

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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.

N-Butylpyrrolidone (NBP) as a Green Solvent to Replace N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP) in Industrial Coating Applications

ON DEMAND: EPA published a regulation proposal around N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) in June 2024 to ban or limit NMP in many applications, such as paints and coatings and their removers. N-butylpyrrolidone (NBP) is a powerful and versatile solvent for a variety of industries looking for alternatives to substance of very high concern (SVHC)-listed solvents.

The Manufacturing & Automation eXchange (MAX)

MAX presents a rare opportunity to observe the full scope of manufacturing in one environment. From systems integration and materials handling to automation, quality, safety, and packaging, each discipline is represented through live, operational displays. By experiencing these technologies side by side, as they are on actual production floors, attendees gain a grounded understanding of how manufacturing functions align, overlap, and evolve in practice.

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Millwork Paint Operation Gains Visibility into Paint Usage

A Case Study Examining the Benefits of Digital Color Management in the Paint Industry

The Lab of the Future May Be Here Before We Know It

How to Implement AI in the Coating Industry

Monitoring Thermal Coating Process for Quality Control

Securing a SmartPrefix Makes Your Products `Visible' to the World

Best Practices for Color Formulation in Paint

Why Tech Matters for R&D in the Coatings Industry

Sustainable Color Management

Understanding and Achieving Digital Transformation

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