In many industrial processes and high performance products, specialized coatings are required to protect the surfaces of tools and components and improve their durability, productivity, and performance. Physical vapor deposition ... Read More…
Liquid coatings and inks are facing increased pressure with respect to the presence of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). As a result, ink and coating formulators have to balance safety, regulatory, ... Read More…
As consumer awareness of and interest in more sustainable and environmentally friendly products has increased, demand for natural fibers has also increased. The global textiles market was valued at $830.0 ... Read More…
The development of an effective waterborne technology for exterior paints has become a significant challenge in the architectural coatings market due to the growing expectations of end users (total cost ... Read More…
Writing in these pages in 2015,* I stated that “The years between 2014 and 2019 will be good ones,” and so they have been—but “good” is a relative term, at ... Read More…