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Items Tagged with 'Smart Coatings'

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Leveraging Horizontal Innovation

The Next Breakthrough Coating May Not Come from the Coatings Industry
Victoria Scarborough Ph.D.
August 12, 2026
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Battery materials, biomedical surfaces, aerospace and packaging are among the places technology scouts are looking for transferable ideas.



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The upgraded Shanghai Specialty Films Technical Competence Center can process polycarbonate films nearly twice the previous size, enabling prototypes of larger components such as automotive illuminated front grilles.

Covestro Expands Technical Center for Specialty Films

March 17, 2026
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The global materials supplier is scaling technical capabilities to support emerging applications in smart surfaces and electronics.


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Smart Coatings Market Expands Beyond Traditional Protective Roles

DataM Intelligence
December 3, 2025
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Smart coatings enable responsive and multifunctional surfaces through self-healing, antimicrobial and adaptive technologies across multiple industries.



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University of Toronto Non-Stick Coating

Nanoscale Fletching Enables Low-PFAS Repellent Coating Alternative

The University of Toronto
November 7, 2025
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Researchers engineered a silicone-based coating that repels water and oil while significantly reducing PFAS content compared to traditional non-stick materials.


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EnKoat’s IntelliKoat thermal and weather barrier system

Driving Innovation through Disruption

Victoria Scarborough Ph.D.
November 4, 2025
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Disruptive innovation is reshaping the coatings industry through technologies like cool roof coatings, paint protective films and market-driven strategies.


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Global Bio-Based Coatings Market Outlook

MarketsandMarkets
November 4, 2025
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The bio-based coatings market is growing rapidly, driven by environmental regulations, sustainability demands, and innovations in resins, polymers, and smart technologies.


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 Augmented reality glasses. Smart glasses in the hands of a man. Nanotechnology. A look into the future. Augmented reality.

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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Infrared-Reflective Coating Disrupts Facial Tracking

New Lens Coating Reflects NIR Light for Privacy and Optical Performance
Zenni Optical
July 25, 2025
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A new lens coating reduces near-infrared facial recognition while maintaining clarity and durability.



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Cars with effect pigment paint

Optimizing Effect Paint Formulation with Smart Technology

Jochen Tautges
June 4, 2025
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Smart software and AI-powered tools reduce waste and increase precision in effect paint formulation, especially for automotive applications.


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Sustainable, Smart Corrosion Protection

Benjamin Pearman Xuejun Zhang Dillon Campbell Victoria Scarborough Ph.D. Steven Dickey
May 9, 2025
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Smart particles enable triggered corrosion protection in coatings, improving long-term performance without compromising sustainability or processing compatibility.


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