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The technologies discussed in this article promote significant efficiency gains, production time and cost reductions, agglomerate prevention, more efficient raw material utilization additive savings, biocide reduction, and simplified cleaning, among other benefits.

This month’s Formulating with Mike column covers the history and evolution of solvent-based alkyds.

This edition of Distributor Dive, a quarterly column written by the NACD, comments on how the 118^th Congress can support the recovery and growth of American businesses.

Laser systems remove corrosion, grease, residue, and existing coatings from metal surfaces quickly, with less preparation and mess than traditional techniques.

One of the key components of the hydropower industry is the use of epoxy coatings, which are used to protect the machinery and infrastructure used in hydropower operations. In this article, the role that epoxy coatings play in the hydropower industry and the benefits they provide are explored. 

The European Coil Coating Association considers UV- / EB-curing technology to be the most significant game changer in terms of decarbonization of the coil coating industry.

A reader from Vietnam asks Joe if there is a way to reduce the hardness of powder coatings. She is using a polyester resin for a powder coating with a pencil hardness of 3H. However, her customer requires 1H hardness.

The famous Zagreb Cathedral in Croatia was looking for an optimal solution for maintaining or improving the mechanical resistance and structural stability of the tower. The faculty of mechanical engineering and naval architecture of Zagreb was called in to examine the joints and recommended various corrosion mitigation techniques. 

The need for faster throughput, increased automation, and more efficient use of energy and space influence today’s conveyor system designs.

A new functional additive based on siloxane polyacrylate technology was developed to provide an outstanding, easy-to-clean surface or anti-graffiti effect in water-based coatings.