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Advances in laser cleaning and curing are pushing powder coating lines toward faster throughput, smaller footprints and greater manufacturing flexibility.

Low-cure powder coatings reduce oven temperatures while maintaining durability, helping OEMs improve throughput, energy efficiency and regulatory compliance across applications.

Freeze-thaw cycling drives cracking and corrosion in reinforced concrete structures, highlighting the role of water repellents and corrosion inhibitors.

Advanced cross-sectioning techniques show how femtosecond laser ablation improves analysis of multilayer automotive body paint systems.

Behr outlines how sustainability goals, digital tools and high-performance coatings are influencing product development and customer expectations.

Advanced oleophilic filtration technologies help automotive manufacturers prevent silicone oil defects, protect finish quality and maintain stable high-performance coating operations.

Why blasting is the most maintenance-intense step in a finishing line, and what facilities can do to reduce waste, downtime and rework.

Sherwin-Williams outlines process changes, inventory control and training practices that helped customers improve throughput and operational reliability.

Dürr’s latest paint shop project for Volkswagen brings together new electric drying, logistics updates and CO₂-saving strategies designed for high-volume production.

PPG announced its waterborne basecoat technology was used in an AI-designed robotic mural created during a live public art event in the Czech Republic.