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Industry Insights Sheboygan Resins

Choosing the Right Resin for Industrial Coatings

Sheboygan Paint Company
May 21, 2025
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Compare properties and performance of key industrial resins, from alkyds to silicones, and select the best fit for your application.


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Reimagining Architectural Paints with Plant-Based Acrylic Binders

A PCI Interview with Pratibha Mahale, Associate Research Scientist, Applications R&D, Dow Coating Materials
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Kristin Johansson
May 20, 2025
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In this PCI interview, a Dow research scientist discusses the carbon-cutting potential of plant-based binders in interior paint formulations.


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Top 10 Uses of Adhesives and Sealants in Automotive, Construction and Aerospace

Kaustubh Ravan
May 16, 2025
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Explore how adhesives and sealants enhance strength, safety and durability across the automotive, construction and aerospace industries.


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When Lab Techs Team Up with Machines

Analysis on the Testing Methods and Influencing Factors of Automatic and Manual Fineness Measurement for Paint and Coatings
Zeng Yuling
May 13, 2025
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A closer look at automated vs. manual fineness testing reveals potential benefits in precision and repeatability.




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A Surge in Non-PFAS Releases

Is the Paint and Coatings Industry Ready for the Big Transition?
Vikash Kumar
May 12, 2025
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As PFAS gets phased out, new materials rush in — but do they hold up under pressure?



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Can a Solvent-Free Hybrid Meet Performance Demands?

Low-VOC Amine-Free Waterborne Polyurethane/Acrylic Hybrid Resin
Genggeng Qi Alison Collignon Angelo Pedicini Mitch LeCleir Brittney Nichols Joshua Hollett Abigail King Kim Gariepy Lu Jin Yongning Liu
May 12, 2025
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A solvent-free polyurethane/acrylic hybrid resin shows early potential for low-VOC coatings with better water resistance and adhesion.



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How Would You Answer?

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Kristin Johansson
May 12, 2025
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Survey insights from ECS 2025 reveal shifting R&D priorities, the growing role of AI, and rising momentum behind sustainability.


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Self-Leveling Coatings: Polyols for Urethanes

Mike Praw
May 11, 2025
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This article explores how polyol selection and reactivity influence formulation strategies for high-performance, self-leveling urethane coatings.


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Energy-Efficient Insulative Coatings for Battery Cell Applications

Saeid Biria Ph.D. Don Herr Ph.D.
May 11, 2025
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UV-curable insulative coatings deliver dielectric protection, flexibility and durability for EV battery cells under thermal and electrolyte stress.


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Graphene Unlocks Sustainable Coatings Potential

Kjirstin Breure
May 9, 2025
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Barrier strength, conductivity and thinner layers? Graphene is helping coatings do more with less.


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