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New Multi-functional Digital Thermo Hygrometer from Paul N. Gardner

New Multi-Functional Digital Thermo Hygrometer from Paul N. Gardner

January 24, 2023
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Paul N. Gardner USA's New Indoor/Outdoor Digital Thermo-Hygrometer is a multifunctional humidity thermometer that can display temperature, humidity, and time simultaneously.


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R&D in the Coatings Industry: Why Formulators Must Go Back to Basics

Jenny Maat
July 29, 2022
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Formulators should use technology to track down the rheological sweet spot for their products and see the lab as a source of knowledge and collaboration. The resulting data will set research projects off on the right path and deliver huge savings for R&D, the company, the customer and maybe even the planet.


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Millwork Paint Operation Gains Visibility into Paint Usage

With Cloud-Based Flow Monitoring and Control System
David Hamilton
May 13, 2022
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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.


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

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.
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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.
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How to Implement AI in the Coating Industry

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.
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Monitoring Thermal Coating Process for Quality Control

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

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.
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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.
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Why Tech Matters for R&D in the Coatings Industry

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.


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