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

Labor shortages and generational shifts are reshaping chemical distribution, prompting companies to rethink recruitment, workforce development and STEM pipelines across supply chains.

The 2026 Coatings Trends & Technologies (CTT) Summit, taking place September 15–17 in Lombard, Illinois, is now accepting abstracts, with the call for speakers closing April 10.

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.

The Coatings Trends & Technologies Summit call for abstracts is in its final weeks, with rolling review continuing as the technical program takes shape. The deadline for submissions is April 10. 

Shifts in inventory, capacity and trade flows are beginning to reshape outlook across global pigment markets.

A firsthand look at technical themes, community moments and coatings spotted across New Orleans during the Waterborne Symposium

Silane-modified colloidal silica improves block resistance in low-VOC acrylic paints while maintaining gloss, stability and compatibility in waterborne coating formulations.

Chitosan is emerging as a multifunctional biobased polymer enabling antimicrobial performance, corrosion protection, and sustainable coating design across multiple paint and coatings applications.