How are Bio-Based Coatings Fostering Circular Solutions in the Food Packaging Industry? Aastha Mahanta July 8, 2025 No Comments Bio-based coatings are gaining traction as companies develop compostable solutions to meet rising food packaging regulations and performance demands. Read More
Skidless AGVs Are Rewriting Paint Shop Rules Wiferion June 24, 2025 No Comments Inductively charged AGVs cut energy use and boost flexibility in finishing lines. Read More
Powder Coating Resins Incorporate Recycled Plastics to Reduce Carbon Footprint Allnex June 6, 2025 No Comments New rPET-based polyester resins reduce waste and support circularity in high-durability powder coatings. Read More
Consider Collaborating Kristin Johansson June 4, 2025 No Comments The keynote at FOCUS explored how university collaborations can accelerate coatings innovations, with insights from NDSU’s Dean Webster.Read More
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 No Comments A solvent-free polyurethane/acrylic hybrid resin shows early potential for low-VOC coatings with better water resistance and adhesion. Read More
Energy-Efficient Insulative Coatings for Battery Cell Applications Saeid Biria Ph.D. Don Herr Ph.D. May 11, 2025 No Comments UV-curable insulative coatings deliver dielectric protection, flexibility and durability for EV battery cells under thermal and electrolyte stress.Read More
Graphene Unlocks Sustainable Coatings Potential Kjirstin Breure May 9, 2025 No Comments Barrier strength, conductivity and thinner layers? Graphene is helping coatings do more with less. Read More
Sustainable, Smart Corrosion Protection Benjamin Pearman Xuejun Zhang Dillon Campbell Victoria Scarborough Ph.D. Steven Dickey May 9, 2025 2 Comments Smart particles enable triggered corrosion protection in coatings, improving long-term performance without compromising sustainability or processing compatibility.Read More
Automotive Interior Surface Testing Color and Appearance Sherri Thompson May 7, 2025 No Comments This article explores surface testing methods to ensure color consistency, gloss and appearance in modern automotive interior coatings.Read More
Defense Coatings Get a Biofilm Test Upgrade Skip Anderson April 25, 2025 No Comments Montana State researchers secured $2.5 million to refine biofilm testing on military coatings and boost long-term equipment durability. Read More