Take a look at the tsunami of changes on the horizon for coatings companies and how technology can help them rise to the challenges ahead.

Starting with version 1.14, ADVANCE software now contains a Results Validation tile. Color-coded pass/fail indicators ensure the quality of a sample in the context of a user's requirements.

It's never been so easy to learn how additives work - how to test, choose, and handle them. Get access to information that simplifies your formulation work, saves time, and leads to better coating and ink performance.

Digital transformation involves a lot more than buying technology. It involves setting a clear direction on business objectives, understanding processes and identifying which data will help better run the business.

In a digital world, with new consumer demands and a focus on sustainability, change is afoot. It’s time to work smarter and tap into digital tools where possible. In today’s uncertain environment, collaboration is vital.

Sasha Novakovich, President and CEO of Alchemy, a provider of chemistry acceleration software, shares her thoughts on the spike in interest in running a digital lab, and how this pandemic has shown the importance of having a robust digital infrastructure.

Interfacial chemistry plays a significant role when working with coatings, specifically the surface tension (SFT) of liquids and the surface free energy (SFE) of solids. These parameters are often measured or calculated in order to optimize the adhesion properties and obtain long-lasting adhesion that will inhibit delamination and adhesion failures.

CAS DataLoggers supplied a temperature monitoring solution for an industrial paint curing oven used by a manufacturer of commercial snow removal equipment. This customer was experiencing periodic problems with the quality of their powder-coated parts.

A digital product finder tool from Colors & Effects combines sophisticated industry filters with search technology to help customers find the pigments most suitable to their needs.

At home, in the car, and while shopping, voice-controlled digital assistants have become a part of daily life. In the future, they will also make lab work easier. The first such assistant to specifically help scientists in the coatings industry is here.