Digital transformation - Articles - Page 2

Three Digitalization Strategies Driving Supply Chain Resiliency

March 6, 2023

An industry expert cites three common supply chain risks and how to safeguard against inevitable turbulence and uncertainty.

How Technology Has Improved Health and Safety in the Manufacturing Industry

Johann Cillers

February 9, 2023

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Virtual reality, augmented reality, AI, robots and digitalization are some of the technological advances being used to help improve health and safety in the manufacturing industry.

How Can Digital Transformation Help Reduce Unplanned Downtime?

Eric Whitley

November 8, 2022

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Unplanned downtime causes significant losses to a company. With an estimated price tag of $50 billion annually, there is a serious effort that, rightfully, goes into preventing unscheduled failures. Digital transformation can open the gates to unprecedented reductions in unplanned downtime.

A Case Study Examining the Benefits of Digital Color Management in the Paint Industry

Rik Mertens

April 20, 2022

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Companies like Crown Paints are rapidly embracing digital workflows to increase customer satisfaction by ensuring accurate color matching.

The Lab of the Future May Be Here Before We Know It

The efficiency of lab research continues to decline, while new innovation challenges emerge

Shriram Ramanathan Ph.D.

April 15, 2022

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Rising costs, flat R&D spending, demand for faster development, new regulations and information overload are increasing the momentum of digital labs.

Online Monitoring Improves Chemical Equipment Efficiency

Helps Reduce Corrective and Preventive Maintenance

March 31, 2022

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The online monitoring system helps reduce corrective and preventive maintenance orders, increase productivity, and improve plant reliability.

Online Marketplaces Are Moving the Industry Towards Digitalization

John Schmidt

February 11, 2022

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A significant development in the coatings industry is not the latest resin, solvent or additive, it's the way these ingredients can now be bought and sold.

Securing a SmartPrefix Makes Your Products `Visible' to the World

Electronic Commerce Code Management Association

January 27, 2022

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Manufacturers have ample commercial motivation to ensure that the products they make are linked back to them, and that's a key aspect of the unique identification that a SmartPrefix provides.

Why Tech Matters for R&D in the Coatings Industry

RheoCube and ORONTEC

September 17, 2021

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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.

Sustainable Color Management

Reducing Waste While Favoring the Bottom Line

Jason Loehr

August 30, 2021

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While balancing cost and sustainability might sound challenging, digital color management makes it possible for paint and coatings professionals to help the environment while still favoring the bottom line. This is a key consideration for many in the industry who, now more than ever, are searching for innovative ways to streamline workflows and reduce waste while saving on costs.