Articles Tagged with ''Digitalization''

The coatings formulation process looks a lot like it did 30 years ago, with spreadsheets, notebooks, and time-consuming rounds of hands-on testing. By combining powerful data and decades of knowledge, digital coatings formulation platforms help to enhance the formulation process, streamline testing, improve the customer experience, and more, revolutionizing the industry.

HEET Dynamic is an innovative new coating software specially designed to make intumescent coating estimations on steel sections quicker, easier, and accurate for structural engineers and estimators.

Building information modeling (BIM) is revolutionizing the way professionals in many aspects of the building industry do their jobs, including those involved in industrial coating. Learn more about BIM software, its benefits, and how it is transforming the coating process.

High-end EV manufacturer SERES equipped a new paint shop with sustainable production processes. Dürr was commissioned to install the plant and exhaust air purification technology, as well as the software. 

The result is a first-of-its-kind experience for chemical and materials scientists who develop the products we use every day.

The digital tool is being rolled out across the group’s Novecare business, which offers high-performing solutions across the agro, home and personal care, coatings and industrial markets.

Over the last few years, businesses of all sizes have faced significant challenges, from labor shortages to high inflation, and ongoing supply chain challenges. The NACD worked with PCI to convene members for a roundtable discussion to examine these pressing distribution issues, enhanced sustainability expectations, and the implementation of innovative technology into business practices. 

“Through the launch of the PPG Sustainability CO₂NCEPT system, PPG recognizes an opportunity to better partner with customers and support the demand for sustainable solutions that improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions,” said Jerome Zamblera, PPG Vice President, Automotive Refinish, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). 

It’s a common sight in most people’s garages; half-full paint cans and half-used rolls of wallpaper. Decofy believes it’s time to use technology to change these old habits when it comes to decorating homes. Decofy, the AI-powered mobile retail channel, launched in April to help home decorators realize their design dreams, and, at the same time, end systemic paint waste and the environmental damage it can cause.

Digitalization is transforming many industries. How do paint and coatings suppliers effectively leverage digitalization? What are the pivotal strategic shifts required to succeed in the digital age? What synergies can be unlocked between digital innovation and legacy processes?