The payoffs could be substantial if you’re thinking about designing a robotic paint booth for use in the automotive manufacturing sector. Adding robots into the workflow could lead to greater efficiency, better overall quality, and more. This technology can also increase a facility’s scalability, which is good news if an automaker struggles with frequent demand fluctuations.

A leading paint company discusses how they identify color trends and translate them into relevant color palettes and products that meet customers’ needs.

If you want your structure to have the best fire resistance possible, you’ll want to give intumescent paints serious consideration. Intumescent paints are easy to apply, nice to look at, and can stop a fire in its tracks. This article about how intumescent paint works and some of the industry ratings you’ll need to know if you’re thinking of using intumescent paints on your structure.

The number of coatings options available to end users may appear boundless, but it pales in comparison to the factors that suppliers and manufacturers must consider when developing goods including performance, appearance, protection, cost-effectiveness, and environmental compliance.

In order to meet the Paris Agreement’s net-zero by 2050 target, wind and solar electricity generation needs to increase by between 72.97-74.7%, according to the 2021 State of Climate Action Report. In order to support this seismic growth, leading edge repair and protection systems play a critical role in extending the lifespan of wind turbine blades and, therefore, supporting a net-zero future for the planet.

Stahl, an active proponent of responsible chemistry, has launched Stahl Sensora®, a portfolio of high-performance coatings for packaging, designed to offer a unique sensory experience. 

An innovative polymer added to topcoat binds disinfectant to the surface; pilot results show dramatic increase in sanitization efficiency and complete elimination of pathogenic bacteria.

Learn about the latest antimicrobial/antiviral coatings innovations, how these products are tested and how long they are effective.

AkzoNobel’s marine coatings business has been at the forefront of innovation to support the industry’s decarbonization objectives, and has developed a number of solutions more recently that are helping to boost performance and sustainability that are dedicated to driving the industry toward a more sustainable future.

Carbonamine, a unique coating made with new patented technology combining the durability of polyurea/polyaspartic with an ingredient made from waste carbon dioxide, is now available to manufacturers seeking to create cost-effective, solvent-free, environmentally friendly coating products.