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Wet coating remains dominant while dry processes gain traction, as manufacturers weigh cost, scalability and performance tradeoffs in electrode production.

QCL hyperspectral imaging identifies silicone oil on surfaces, combining infrared spectroscopy with spatial mapping to support contamination detection and process control.

Surface preparation remains the most influential variable determining coating service life. This article evaluates prevailing metal surface preparation technologies, analyzes industry-specific pretreatment selection criteria and reviews emerging innovations in this space.

Automation is improving throughput, consistency and safety while reducing waste across paint and coatings operations.

Market growth is driving workforce shifts, with training programs expanding access and addressing labor gaps in application services.

A two-part Coat It! podcast conversation with Montaha Hidefi previews how CMG approaches long-range color forecasting for 2027+.

Copper-anodized aluminum, fluoropolymer coatings, and curtain wall systems support durability, daylighting and sustainability at a renovated University of Minnesota chemistry facility.

Coatings technologies are helping beverage brands balance shelf appeal, sustainability goals and performance requirements.

A large-scale data center project underscores the role of finishing trades in complex construction environments.

Aftermarket growth continues to support refinish coatings, even as formulation and performance expectations evolve.