2025 September

PCI eMagazine

PCI’s September issue highlights sustainable wood coatings, PFAS-free additives, and pigment innovations, with insights on TiO₂ markets, powder coating methods, and PCI’s 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award.

Harnessing the Brilliance of Daylight Fluorescent Pigments

in Coatings and Inks

Darren Bianchi Mike V. Oberski

December 10, 2024

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Daylight fluorescent pigments enhance coatings and inks with unmatched brightness, using advanced polymerization technology to deliver vibrant, high-visibility finishes for decorative and functional applications.

Tariffs and Over-Capacity Reshape TiO2 Market Dynamics

Gerald Colamarino

September 2, 2025

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Antidumping tariffs and overcapacity are reshaping the titanium dioxide market, with mixed regional outcomes and a slow recovery outlook.

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.

Powder Coating Nonconductive Substrates

Nathan Biller

September 2, 2025

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New application methods are enabling electrostatic powder coating on plastics, MDF, composites and other nonconductive substrates.

Macro of muscle car metallic paint job, orange tone with sparkles.

A New Way to Visually Evaluate Color

Werner Rudolf Cramer Wolf Moritz Cramer

September 3, 2025

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New viewing tools help bridge the gap between visual perception and multiangle color measurements for evaluating modern interference pigments.

Details of a yellow house with green door and window

Advanced Polymer Strategies for Enhancing Performance of Water-Based Exterior Coatings

Neal Rogers

September 3, 2025

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Advanced latex design enables exterior paints to meet weatherability, hardness and VOC limits without sacrificing performance or durability.

Interior of modern kitchen with wooden floors and cabinets

Novel Nanocomposite Surface Additives for PFAS Replacement

Richard J. Czarnecki

September 4, 2025

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New composite wax additives use inorganic particles to replace PTFE and deliver surface durability without PFAS concerns.

Wood Coatings Market Trends

Sustainability, Performance and Application Growth

MarketsandMarkets

September 5, 2025

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Sustainable technologies and durable finishes are reshaping the wood coatings market, especially in furniture, flooring and architectural applications.

Heavy-Duty Mixer Offers Multiple Drive Options and Fast Lead Times

July 18, 2025

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Designed for easy installation, this plate-mounted mixer handles up to 2,000-gallon batches with stainless steel wetted parts.

Digital Micrometer Enhances Precision in Surface Profile Measurement

July 4, 2025

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A new digital micrometer streamlines replica tape use with automated calculations, dual-unit display, and robust data management tools.

Custom Coaxial Mixer for Complex Formulations

Custom Coaxial Mixer Combines Dual Agitation for Complex Materials

July 3, 2025

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A new coaxial mixing system features dual agitation and vacuum/pressure capability for challenging adhesives, coatings, and composite formulations.

Powder Handling Enclosures Offer HEPA Filtration and Custom Configurations

July 2, 2025

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New enclosures support powder processing and screening applications with flexible filtration options and modular or unitized construction.

Phoseon FireLine FL400-i UV LED Curing System

Rugged UV LED System Targets Harsh Industrial Environments

July 1, 2025

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A new UV LED curing system offers enhanced sealing, optical protection, and reliable output for metal and pipe coating operations.

Woman Painting Wall Architectural Coatings

Bio-Based Acrylic Emulsion Offers Sustainable Resin Option for Interior Paints

July 27, 2025

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A new 100% acrylic resin provides performance and low VOCs while supporting USDA BioPreferred certification in interior paints.

Artificial Intelligence Brain Processor. AI Chip Technology Concept.

AI in Action Across the Coatings Value Chain

Kristin Johansson

September 2, 2025

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AI is moving from digital foundations to real-world applications in coatings, reshaping R&D, supply chains and customer engagement.

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.

The Manufacturing & Automation eXchange (MAX)

MAX presents a rare opportunity to observe the full scope of manufacturing in one environment. From systems integration and materials handling to automation, quality, safety, and packaging, each discipline is represented through live, operational displays. By experiencing these technologies side by side, as they are on actual production floors, attendees gain a grounded understanding of how manufacturing functions align, overlap, and evolve in practice.

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PCI eMagazine

2025 September

Feature Articles

Harnessing the Brilliance of Daylight Fluorescent Pigments

Tariffs and Over-Capacity Reshape TiO2 Market Dynamics

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

Powder Coating Nonconductive Substrates

A New Way to Visually Evaluate Color

Advanced Polymer Strategies for Enhancing Performance of Water-Based Exterior Coatings

Novel Nanocomposite Surface Additives for PFAS Replacement

Wood Coatings Market Trends

Products

Heavy-Duty Mixer Offers Multiple Drive Options and Fast Lead Times

Digital Micrometer Enhances Precision in Surface Profile Measurement

Custom Coaxial Mixer Combines Dual Agitation for Complex Materials

Powder Handling Enclosures Offer HEPA Filtration and Custom Configurations

Rugged UV LED System Targets Harsh Industrial Environments

Bio-Based Acrylic Emulsion Offers Sustainable Resin Option for Interior Paints

Editor's Viewpoint

AI in Action Across the Coatings Value Chain

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