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PPG Examines Coatings That Power Smart Eyewear

How Optical Coatings are Powering the Future of Smart Eyewear and AR Devices — Enabling Clarity and Performance
Tammy Bocuzzi
August 8, 2025
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Anti-glare, hardcoat and UV-cure advances are pushing AR lenses toward clearer views, lighter builds and lower power needs.



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Motorcycle Colors Go Bold With Next-Gen Pigments

Sirinaphar Katesuk
August 7, 2025
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Global styling cues and new effect chemistries expand two-wheeler palettes while balancing durability, cost and regional needs.



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Can Paint Films Disrupt Traditional Coatings?

The Expanding Role of Paint Protection Films for Surface Protection
Victoria Scarborough Ph.D.
August 6, 2025
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From self-healing TPU to passive cooling layers, PPFs are reshaping automotive, aerospace and built-environment applications.



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NCK Equipment and The Wave Foundation

How Purpose-Driven Leadership Is Reshaping Manufacturing Culture

NCK Equipment Integrates Social Impact with Engineering Excellence
Jeff Fisher
July 23, 2025
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NCK Equipment’s hybrid model blends process engineering with community service, redefining leadership through purpose, empowerment and industry impact.


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Conveyor Innovations Boost Finishing Efficiency

Jeff Smeker
July 22, 2025
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A look at why some finishers are upgrading to enclosed, spindle-driven systems for more consistent results.



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New Coating Tackles Heat and Corrosion on Contact

NanoTech Materials Inc.
July 22, 2025
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Independent testing confirms this insulative technology can lower surface temps and resist damage in extreme environments.




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Building Trust in Protective Coatings

Why the Right Partner Matters
Jenn Solcz
July 18, 2025
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Trust, performance and verified testing define modern protective coatings partnerships, especially amid stricter standards and complex infrastructure demands. 


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New Resin Systems for Bio-Based Farm Equipment Coatings

Rose Morrison
July 11, 2025
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Bio-based agricultural chemicals are degrading legacy finishes, pushing formulators to develop new resin systems that resist acids, microbes and ultraviolet exposure.



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2025 Global Top 10: Top Paint and Coatings Companies

Annual Ranking of Top Paint and Coatings Companies
Courtney Bassett
July 10, 2025
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The following is PCI’s annual ranking of the top 10 global paint and coatings manufacturers, based on 2024 coatings sales and publicly available corporate information. All financial data is converted to U.S. dollars using exchange rates from OANDA as of the final day of each company’s fiscal year.
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Triple Resin Tech Simplifies High-Performance Coatings

The Architecture of Performance: A Technical Examination of a Triple Resin Coating System
Advanced Polymer Coatings
July 8, 2025
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A co-curing blend of polyolefin, polyurethane and polyaspartic resins eliminates layers without losing protection.




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