Victoria Scarborough Ph.D.

Coatings breakthroughs may come from batteries, aerospace, packaging and biotech. Here’s how external technology scouting can reveal the industry’s next competitive edge.

Automation technologies are reshaping coating application through drones, robotics and AI-driven systems designed to improve safety, consistency and productivity.

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

Disruptive innovation is reshaping the coatings industry through technologies like cool roof coatings, paint protective films and market-driven strategies.

This article details how aerosol paint systems align can design, propellants and water-based chemistries with air quality rules to ensure consistent performance.

From self-healing TPU to passive cooling layers, PPFs are reshaping automotive, aerospace and built-environment applications.

This proactive R&D strategy helps coatings manufacturers stay ahead of disruption.

Smart particles enable triggered corrosion protection in coatings, improving long-term performance without compromising sustainability or processing compatibility.

Material science startups face unique challenges in scaling innovations for coatings, requiring significant investment, strategic partnerships and extended development timelines.

Electric vehicles are transforming transportation, creating new demands for coatings that enhance durability, safety, energy efficiency and sustainability in an evolving regulatory landscape.