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Dürr Battery Show

Dürr Unveils Dry Coating and Cell Assembly Advances

PCI Editorial Staff Dürr
October 17, 2025
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In Detroit, the company outlined a concept factory and a solvent-free electrode process positioned for pilot scale across EV and storage applications.


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Can Paint Films Disrupt Traditional Coatings?

The Expanding Role of Paint Protection Films for Surface Protection
Victoria Scarborough Ph.D.
August 6, 2025
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From self-healing TPU to passive cooling layers, PPFs are reshaping automotive, aerospace and built-environment applications.



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Defense Coatings Get a Biofilm Test Upgrade

Skip Anderson
April 25, 2025
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Montana State researchers secured $2.5 million to refine biofilm testing on military coatings and boost long-term equipment durability.



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Pore-Free Graphene Oxide Film Promises Advancements in Protective Coatings

September 19, 2024
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A breakthrough film offers 100,000x better hydrogen ion barrier protection, setting new standards for advanced coatings.


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BASF's Anti-Glare Film Used on Panasonic Luminaire

July 28, 2024
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The company's optical film prodives anti-glare features and safeguards eyes' well-being, assiting Panasonic's study liminaire to become one of the first products in CHina certified with the highest performance level.


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Glycol Ethers and Glycol Ether Acetates for the Development of Latex Paint Film Formation

Artur Palasz
March 6, 2024
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This article offers a comprehensive guide to the impact that 100%-VOC coalescents that are still present in the paint industry (such as glycol ethers and glycol ether acetates) have on the properties of coatings with different PVC based on various dispersions and for various applications. 


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AkzoNobel Announces Automotive & Specialty Coatings Leadership Changes

February 23, 2024
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The changes include naming a leader for the company's Global Film business and adjustments to the U.S. Vehicle Refinishes Sales organizational structure.


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A Bio-Based Coalescent for Improving Latex Film Quality and Paint Performance

Álann de O.P. Bragatto Bruno S. Dário Fábio Rosa Fabricio G. Pereira Juliane Pereira Santos Rafael A. Caldato Raquel da Silva Robson André Pagani Thiago C. Magri Frank Bertens
December 11, 2023
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The selection of a suitable coalescent involves evaluating the impact on a paint’s performance and sustainable aspects related to durability, bio-based content, and environmental impact. This article shares experiment results of a newly developed bio-based, zero-VOC coalescent for improving latex film formation and paint performance.


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Solvay Launches New Ultra-High Barrier PVDC Coating Solution

October 6, 2023
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Diofan PVDC coatings are widely used in pharmaceutical blister packaging to protect sensitive solid-dose drug preparations as well as in the packaging of delicate food and similar other consumer goods.


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Coval Technologies Names Financial Controller

May 31, 2023
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The company announced the hiring of Leon Low as the new Financial Controller. Low brings 16 years of qualified experience in the finance world to Coval.


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