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Items Tagged with 'Product Development'

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Materials Informatics Platform Accelerates Product Development, Enabling Lean R&D

Unifying Raw Materials and Formulations Data as an Engine for Accelerated Innovation
Ori Yudilevich
June 20, 2025
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A plastics manufacturer implemented an AI-driven materials informatics platform to unify data, accelerate R&D and improve sustainability. This case study examines the impact. 


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Small Innovations Can Make a Big Impact

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Kristin Johansson
March 5, 2025
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A new patent aims to reduce paint spills with an ergonomic grip for can handles, addressing loss prevention, safety risks and operational inefficiencies in retail.


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Scientists Uncover Formula to Predict Cracks in Clay

Anjali Marar
January 31, 2025
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Researchers have developed a formula to predict when cracks will form in drying clay, a breakthrough that could enhance the durability of paint and coatings.

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Covestro Completes Digitalization of Product Life Cycle Assessments

January 30, 2025
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The company has finished the digitalization of its product-specific life cycle assessments, with a focus on transparency and sustainability.


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AI Driving New Growth

for a Leading Minerals Supplier in the Coatings Industry
Hannah Melia
January 7, 2025
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AI can transform paint formulation, reducing development time, enhancing sustainability and opening new market opportunities with precision and efficiency.


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BASF Broadens Its Monomers Portfolio and Launches Bio-Based 2-Octyl Acrylate

October 4, 2023
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The new product also offers performance benefits compared to fossil alternatives, showing improved scrub resistance in coatings, shear resistance in adhesives and excellent weatherability.


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EPCEd Announces Partnership with Research Organization

January 20, 2023
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1st Source will add experimental capabilities to EPCEd’s portfolio, including new product development, formulation capabilities, and analytical and testing services.



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The Lab of the Future May Be Here Before We Know It

The efficiency of lab research continues to decline, while new innovation challenges emerge
Shriram Ramanathan Ph.D.
April 15, 2022
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Rising costs, flat R&D spending, demand for faster development, new regulations and information overload are increasing the momentum of digital labs.
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Intelligently Selecting Between a Patent and a Trade Secret

Dan Chojnowski
April 9, 2020
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This article provides a brief overview of patents, trade secrets, and an in-depth discussion of infrequently used procedural options available at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) that can be leveraged to gather critical information and thereby enable a decision maker to confidently elect to either apply for a patent or maintain a trade secret.
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Assisting Technically Oriented Business Growth

Assisting Technically Oriented Business Growth

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Kristin Johansson
April 6, 2020
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The Mississippi Polymer Insti¬tute (MPI) is a non-profit industrial out¬reach arm of the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) with the mission to assist technically oriented business growth.
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N-Butylpyrrolidone (NBP) as a Green Solvent to Replace N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP) in Industrial Coating Applications

ON DEMAND: EPA published a regulation proposal around N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) in June 2024 to ban or limit NMP in many applications, such as paints and coatings and their removers. N-butylpyrrolidone (NBP) is a powerful and versatile solvent for a variety of industries looking for alternatives to substance of very high concern (SVHC)-listed solvents.

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