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The 2026 Coatings Trends & Technologies (CTT) Summit, taking place September 15–17 in Lombard, Illinois, is now accepting abstracts, with the call for speakers closing April 10.

Modern waterborne coating systems can help manufacturers advance ESG objectives by reducing VOC emissions, lowering reliance on solvent-based chemistries, improving working conditions, enabling more efficient finishing operations, and supporting auditable documentation for customers and certification programs.

The Coatings Trends & Technologies Summit call for abstracts is in its final weeks, with rolling review continuing as the technical program takes shape. The deadline for submissions is April 10. 

Silane-modified colloidal silica improves block resistance in low-VOC acrylic paints while maintaining gloss, stability and compatibility in waterborne coating formulations.

Chitosan is emerging as a multifunctional biobased polymer enabling antimicrobial performance, corrosion protection, and sustainable coating design across multiple paint and coatings applications.

Benjamin Moore and certification experts discuss low odor, zero-VOC coatings and the testing standards used to evaluate indoor air quality performance.

Advanced architectural coatings now protect structures from weathering, wear and microbes while improving energy efficiency and long-term durability.

Color Marketing Group® forecasts go beyond trend cycles, offering pigment suppliers and formulators a research-based framework for long-range planning and innovation.

This article examines non-fluorinated surfactant and defoamer strategies for maintaining wetting, defect control and performance in waterborne coating formulations.

Market trends, functional performance demands and evolving research are reshaping how pigments are selected and evaluated in modern coatings formulations.