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Silicone Surfactant Additives

Main Applications and Benefits

December 5, 2024

Silicone surface additives enhance wetting, leveling and surface tension control in coatings, improving performance across various industrial applications.

Concrete Coatings, Part III

Coating Resins

Mike Praw

December 3, 2024

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Concrete coatings utilize advanced resin systems like 1K acrylics and 2K epoxies, designed for optimal performance and durability in various applications.

Over-Capacity and Tariffs Weigh Heavily on the Chinese TiO2 Industry

Gerald Colamarino

December 3, 2024

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Chinese titanium dioxide faces global pushback with anti-dumping tariffs, impacting exports and driving competitive market dynamics amid overcapacity challenges.

USM, UMaine Use Machine Learning to Optimize Sustainable CNF Coatings

The University of Maine

November 29, 2024

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The goal of this project is to create a novel coating system using cellulose nanofibril paper as an alternative to plastic.

Waterblasting Shapes the Future of Preparation

Jordan Koster

November 27, 2024

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Waterblasting can enhance surface preparation with better bonding, safer operations and reduced costs, providing a sustainable alternative to sandblasting.

Taking Steps Ahead of Obsolete Packaging Methods

The Growing Impact of Antimicrobial Nanocoatings in Various Industries

Research Nester

November 25, 2024

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Explore how antimicrobial nanocoatings are transforming industries like automotive, healthcare and packaging by providing advanced protection against microbes.

Time to Reconsider the Color Red for Underwater Hulls

Poseidon Sciences Group

November 22, 2024

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Barnacles prefer red hulls, disrupting tradition. New research suggests lighter colors like white could enhance marine coatings’ performance.

Azelis Americas CASE's Focus on Partnerships and Innovation in Coatings

In a recent episode of the PCI Coat It! Podcast, Courtney Bassett, Managing Editor at PCI Magazine, sat down with three leaders from Azelis Americas CASE to discuss the company's approach to the rapidly evolving coatings industry.

November 21, 2024

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The recent PCI Coat It! Podcast discusses Azelis' strategies for driving change in the coatings industry.

Bead Maintenance in Stirred Mills

Ken Raby

November 12, 2024

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Maintaining bead size and charge in stirred mills enhances grinding efficiency, crucial for producing consistent particle sizes in coatings formulations.

Industrial technology concept. Factory automation. Smart factory. INDUSTRY 4.0

Data, AI and the Future of the Coatings Industry

Steps Toward a Smart Paint Factory

Ralph J. Woerheide

November 12, 2024

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Industry decision makers are overwhelmed by promises of AI’s potential in areas like R&D, production and quality control. Discussions should focus on outcomes rather than hype.

What the AkzoNobel–Axalta Merger Means for the Future of Coatings

AkzoNobel and Axalta Announce $25 Billion Merger

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Events

September 4, 2025

N-Butylpyrrolidone (NBP) as a Green Solvent to Replace N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP) in Industrial Coating Applications

ON DEMAND: EPA published a regulation proposal around N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) in June 2024 to ban or limit NMP in many applications, such as paints and coatings and their removers. N-butylpyrrolidone (NBP) is a powerful and versatile solvent for a variety of industries looking for alternatives to substance of very high concern (SVHC)-listed solvents.

March 24, 2026

The Manufacturing & Automation eXchange (MAX)

MAX presents a rare opportunity to observe the full scope of manufacturing in one environment. From systems integration and materials handling to automation, quality, safety, and packaging, each discipline is represented through live, operational displays. By experiencing these technologies side by side, as they are on actual production floors, attendees gain a grounded understanding of how manufacturing functions align, overlap, and evolve in practice.

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