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Home » Keywords: » formulating tips

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Dispersion Blades

Dispersion Blades: Design, Function and Performance

Nowak Industrial Products
January 16, 2026
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An overview of dispersion blade design, flow mechanics and best practices for achieving consistent particle dispersion in paint and coatings manufacturing.


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Inside the AI Shift in Coatings

Insights from the CTT Summit Keynote Panel
PCI Editorial Staff
December 29, 2025
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Industry leaders share real-world examples of how AI is reshaping coatings R&D, from data foundations to formulation speed, sourcing and talent strategy.


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Driving Sustainability and Performance

A snapshot of the coatings market from Behr Paint Company
Behr
December 17, 2025
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Behr outlines how sustainability goals, digital tools and high-performance coatings are influencing product development and customer expectations.



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Revealing the Hidden Impact of TiO₂ Surface Chemistry on Pigment Performance

Ralph J. Woerheide Dr. David Fairhurst
November 12, 2025
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Understanding how TiO₂ surface chemistry influences dispersion, stability and formulation behavior helps improve consistency and reduce variability in paint and coatings.


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Industrial Paint and Coatings 101

Exploring Alkyd Resins
Sheboygan Paint Company
October 31, 2025
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A primer on alkyd resins, including formulation, oil length effects, curing chemistry and their role in industrial coatings.


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Using Simulation Tools and Physicochemical Properties to Guide the Selection of Additives, Part Two

Part 2: Methods and Materials
Mike Praw
September 2, 2025
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This follow-up explores the experimental methods behind using simulation tools and physicochemical data to evaluate pigment dispersants.


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Countdown to Innovation at Coatings Trends & Technologies

Kristin Johansson
August 5, 2025
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Technical sessions, short courses and networking await at this year’s CTT Summit, set for September in Illinois.


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Choosing the Right Lab Mixer for Your Coating

Del Williams
June 9, 2025
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How to select lab mixers that scale, handle tough viscosities and produce repeatable results in coatings research and development.



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How Technical Scouting Fuels Innovation

Victoria Scarborough Ph.D.
June 9, 2025
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This proactive R&D strategy helps coatings manufacturers stay ahead of disruption.




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Self-Leveling Coatings: Formulating Tips

Mike Praw
June 4, 2025
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This article offers formulation strategies to enhance durability, minimize moisture issues and maintain self-leveling properties in MDI-based urethane coatings.


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