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Articles by Emily Newton

Sustainability and Bio-based

Why Is Demand for Bio-Based Coatings Increasing?

Emily Newton
June 16, 2023
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Bio-based coatings encompass a broad product category. They use natural resources such as essential oils, foods, and forest products to perform comparably to those typically derived from fossil fuels. This article discusses bio-based materials in the coatings market and offers insights about future developments. 


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Benefits of High-Tech Paint-Mixing and Filling Equipment

Emily Newton
April 28, 2023
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As manufacturing becomes more automated or dependent on robotic technologies, people have become more interested in how this progress could improve paint preparation. Options in high-tech mixing and paint-filling equipment are explored in this article.


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How to Find the Best Rubber Adhesive

Emily Newton
February 17, 2023
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Finding the best rubber adhesive involves considering necessary conditions the bonding will have to sustain, the type of rubber, the complementing material, and more. 


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How Are Electric Vehicle Battery Coatings Improving the Auto Industry?

Emily Newton
December 9, 2022
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Internal combustion engines (ICEs) are falling out of fashion to make way for battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Many components, including battery packs and power conversion parts, should have coatings to increase the car’s longevity, and to help with the issues BEV batteries bring. Creative solutions are coming out of the industry to help maintain BEVs for longer. 


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Four Key Components of Robotic Paint Booth Design

Emily Newton
October 28, 2022
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The payoffs could be substantial if you’re thinking about designing a robotic paint booth for use in the automotive manufacturing sector. Adding robots into the workflow could lead to greater efficiency, better overall quality, and more. This technology can also increase a facility’s scalability, which is good news if an automaker struggles with frequent demand fluctuations.


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How Does Humidity Impact Surface Preparation and Coating Performance?

Emily Newton
August 26, 2022
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Humidity is one of the greatest impediments to achieving high-performance and consistent paint and coating applications. Here's a look at how humidity impacts surface preparation and coating quality and what you can do to alleviate that impact.


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What PCB Coating Should I Choose for My Boards?

What PCB Coating Should I Choose for My Boards?

Emily Newton
July 29, 2022
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The tips in this article will help people differentiate between the different kinds of PCB coatings and make better decisions about which ones to use. Besides offering protection against certain threats, these coatings have varying cure times that affect overall production timelines.


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Why Is the Paint Additives Market Expected to Grow in 2022?

Emily Newton
July 5, 2022
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Research predicts the global paint additives market to expand in 2022. Certain aspects, including global action on sustainability and increased infrastructure spending, will have significant implications for the entire market in the years ahead.



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A Ultimate Guide to the Safest Ways to Strip Paint

An Ultimate Guide to the Safest Ways to Strip Paint

Emily Newton
March 17, 2022
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Some paint strippers are hazardous, but knowing where to start makes things much easier. Here are the most common types of paint strippers and the best safe paint stripping techniques for different surfaces.
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How Is the Aerospace Industry Sending the High-Temperature Coatings Market to New Heights?

How Is the Aerospace Industry Sending the High-Temperature Coatings Market to New Heights?

Emily Newton
February 10, 2022
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The increased application of high-temperature coatings in the aerospace sector helps the specialty coatings market gain impressive traction and growth. This article offers some reasons why that's the case.
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