The recent European Coatings Show in Nuremberg, Germany was met with a new obstacle; a nationwide strike by public transport workers on the opening day of the conference. The strike almost crippled public life in Germany, as all trains and flights were cancelled for a 24-hour period.

Based on a DBS Interactive study that audited several hundred manufacturer websites using Google’s Lighthouse tool, the vast majority of websites for B2B manufacturing companies don’t meet the latest best practice criteria for technical performance and user experience.

Sustainability is about continuous improvement. The sustainability ABCs of energy-curable technology are impactful and, most importantly, quantifiable. 

Learn about PCI’s two new monthly eNewsletters designed for coatings formulators and end users/finishers. You’ll want to subscribe!

Measuring the effectiveness of corrosion coatings is achievable. These coatings protect the substrate from stains and scratches and make them easier to clean, but how is that measured, and against what benchmark?

This viewpoint highlights the recent Waterborne Symposium in New Orleans, which celebrated its 50^th anniversary this year.

This month’s viewpoint highlights travel of a PCI editor and how the world of coatings followers her wherever she goes.

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. 

Read highlights from The Coating Summit 2022. This auspicious gathering of industry icons to exchange views, share insights, and be inspired provides a unique opportunity for coatings industry executives to gather in one place for interactive sessions that address a wide range of topics, from business strategy and economic forecasts to sustainability and new technology.

pH Measurement is very common in industrial processes, plating, wastewater treatment, and environmental monitoring. Using a data logger to record pH provides information on long-term trends and the impact of various factors along with providing information for quality control, compliance reporting, and alarming. However, to capture accurate measurements there are three important considerations that can directly affect measurement accuracy.