X-Rite's Color iQC quality control software makes it easy to establish realistic tolerances and evalu­ate color quality. To make educated pass/fail decisions you need to know how to select the right tolerancing method and set an achievable tolerance.

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.

During both the production process at the TiO2 producer and the manufacturing process of paints, coatings and composite materials, avoiding the coagulation and agglomeration of the TiO2 dispersion is important. Surface chemistry of the TiO2 dispersion can be controlled during the measurement of Electrokinetic Sonic Amplitude (ESA) by regulating the pH value, e.g. for avoiding flocculation of dispersion.

Currently there are two types of advanced appearance measurement instruments avail¬able on the market capable of determining radiometric and texture information of effect color shades at various directional and quasi-diffuse measurement geometries.

Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) is a multi-functional additive for coatings, adhesives and sealants, with a pronounced effect in improving rheology, stabilization and surface properties.

Tagging essential equipment and tools guards against theft, loss and misplacement while improving workflow, maintenance, and asset management.

PCI recently caught up with Anoosheh Oskouian, President and CEO of Ship & Shore Environmental, Inc. (SSE), to learn more about SSE's expansion in China and the current pollution conditions in Asia

Safety isn't a race, but if it were, ladders wouldn't stand a chance against low-level scissor lifts' safe and spacious platforms, easy maneuverability or ergonomics.

When an application calls for surface finishing, cleaning, polishing, deburring, edge blending or removal of paint, rust or other contamination, a wheel brush is often the ideal solution.

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.