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A Digital Formulation Assistant for the Lab

A Digital Formulation Assistant for the Lab

November 8, 2019
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At home, in the car, and while shopping, voice-controlled digital assistants have become a part of daily life. In the future, they will also make lab work easier. The first such assistant to specifically help scientists in the coatings industry is here.
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A New Agitator Bead Mill You Can Trust

Michael Bannwarth
November 7, 2019
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The DYNO-MILL UBM truly grinds almost anything. This new generation of agitator bead mills guarantees high flexibility of use, high productivity and a cost-effective solution for all wet-milling tasks.
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How Many Mils is Your Coating?

How Many Mils is Your Coating?

Del Williams
November 6, 2019
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Coating thickness directly affects product quality, whether for automotive paint, electroplating, anodizing or a wide range of other coating applications.
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Overspray-Free Painting

Overspray-Free Painting

Frank Herre
November 5, 2019
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There are currently two dominant trends in the automotive industry: electric mobility and per-sonalized vehicles. Dürr's EcoPaintJet system for fully automatic car painting in two colors – without masking or overspray – is a perfect fit for this.
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A Versatile Polymer with Self-Healing Properties

Christian Probst
November 4, 2019
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It is up to the creative minds of the industry to make use of polysulfide polymer self-healing properties to create uncontested market environments for polysulfide-based sealants, adhesives and coatings, and priceless added value to their customers.
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Polylactic Acid Polyols in Urethane Coatings

William Coggio Mike Gehrung Matt Tjosaas
November 1, 2019
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This article provides further insight in how PLA polyols expand the formulator'’s toolbox for the development of coatings with improved key properties such as hardness, adhesion, solvent resistance and fracture toughness.
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Distributors Pave the Way for Collaborative Success

Kristin Johansson
October 16, 2019
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PCI recently spoke with Terry Hill, CEO of Maroon Group, to learn about the companys recent growth, how the role of distributors has changed over the years, and challenges that the coatings industry faces.
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NACD and Member Companies are Vital to the Chemical Supply Chain

NACD and Member Companies are Vital to the Chemical Supply Chain

Eric Byer
October 15, 2019
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From changes in the marketplace to government policies that have the potential to reduce economic output, distributors must be savvy in navigating this complex landscape. Fortunately, NACD members are well-positioned to take advantage of opportunities when they arise while demonstrating their commitment to safety and government regulators through their participation in Responsible Distribution.
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The Right Team Working Only Critical Uncertainties

New Product Development Success Keys
Bill Weber
October 14, 2019
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The first three articles in this series of four illuminated the new product development challenge and discussed the first four keys to sustained innovation success. This article describes the final two keys and then provides a reminder of how they all work together to drive predictable, sustained success in new product development.
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What’s Needed to Maintain Safety and Product Integrity in the Paint Industry

Krys Beal
October 11, 2019
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By installing the right fillers and other equipment in your facility to meet all safety and product quality standards, you can benefit from optimum efficiency of production and reduced expenses.
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