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Managing Material Changes Under DBL: How to Support Stability and Approval in Production

By Staff | May 29, 2026

By David Spielhagen, senior engineering associate, Engineered Materials, UL Solutions Change is no longer the exception in today’s automotive industry. … Continued

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AI in Coatings Formulation

By Wally Kesler | May 28, 2026

Coatings formulators and manufacturers are facing pressures, old and new in order to stay profitable in today’s business environment. Like … Continued

Polycarbonate Enables Novel New Electronic Stethoscope

By Bob Grace | May 27, 2026

Heart and lung diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide, responsible for more than 20 million deaths each year, … Continued

GIC’s pilot program involved dismantling, shredding, and sorting the materials from 100 different types of vehicles.

Advancing Automotive Plastics Circularity

By Bob Grace | May 13, 2026

“Closing the loop on automotive plastics is no longer a question of ambition; it is a question of execution.” So … Continued

UPCOMING WEBINAR: Speed to Prototype: High Throughput for Sulfate-Free Shampoos and Cleansers

Presented by Stepan June 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EDT Register now > Formulating sulfate-free systems often starts with the same challenge. Where do you begin when viscosity and clarity are the primary targets and salt curves alone are not … Continued

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UPCOMING WEBINAR: Designing for Durability: Connecting Weathering Decisions to Long-Term Performance

Presented by Americhem June 23, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. EDT Register now > As products are increasingly exposed to harsh environmental conditions, manufacturers face growing pressure to design for long-term durability, appearance retention, and reliable performance over time. Yet weathering … Continued

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WEBINAR: Advancing Rheology Control: Overcoming Viscosity Drop in Tinted Water‑Based Coatings

Be notified of upcoming webinars > Presented by Elementis Recorded on April 29, 2026 Join our webinar to learn how to solve one of the most persistent challenges in water‑based coatings: viscosity loss after tinting dark and high‑strength colors. Formulating … Continued

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WEBINAR: PurePaws: Advanced Cleaning Solutions for Pet Homes – Exploring Trends in the Pet Care Market

Be notified of upcoming webinars > Presented by Evonik Recorded on March 17, 2026 The pet care industry is undergoing rapid expansion, fueled by the growing number of pet owners and an increasing demand for innovative, eco-friendly, and targeted cleaning … Continued

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WEBINAR: Navigating the EU BPA ban: Essential insights on plastic use in Industrial food contact applications

Be notified of upcoming webinars > Presented by Eastman Recorded on September 09, 2025 Join Eastman for an in-depth webinar exploring the latest EU BPA ban under Regulation (EU) 2024/3190 and its implications for components used in food production equipment. … Continued

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How Electric Vehicles are Rewriting the Chemistry of Lubrication

The rapid global transition from internal combustion engines (ICEs) to battery electric vehicles (EVs) has completely upended automotive design frameworks. For over a century, automotive lubricants were formulated to solve a specific, high-temperature combustion problem: handling soot, preventing oxidative breakdown … Continued

Coil Coating – You’ve Come a Long Way

When I began researching this article, I had no idea that coil coating was invented nearly a hundred years ago. In 1930s Riverside California, Joseph Hunter invented a new system for coating the long thin strips of metal used to … Continued

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WEBINAR: Spec-Chem introduces the multi-potent and sustainable microalgae ferment by Silia

Be notified of upcoming webinars > Presented by SpecChem Industry Inc. Recorded on April 24, 2025 This webinar provides an introduction to microalgae fermentation and its potential applications in skincare. It will focus on SilCare™ Microalgae Ferment and explore how … Continued

WEBINAR: Unger’s Global Decarbonization Journey – Introducing UFARYL® EcoSmart Product Range

Be notified of upcoming webinars > Presented by UNGER Recorded on February 12, 2025 As Unger team, we are thrilled to invite you to our exclusive webinar, “Unger’s Global Decarbonization Journey – Introducing UFARYL® EcoSmart Product Range,” where we will … Continued

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