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

Staff — Fri, 29 May 2026 14:09:33 +0000

By David Spielhagen, senior engineering associate, Engineered Materials, UL Solutions Change is no longer the exception in today’s automotive industry. It is now the operating model. Material substitutions, growing use of recyclates, supplier changes, late design updates and evolving sustainability … Continued

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AI in Coatings Formulation

Wally Kesler — Thu, 28 May 2026 18:40:59 +0000

Coatings formulators and manufacturers are facing pressures, old and new in order to stay profitable in today’s business environment. Like many other enterprises, coatings companies are turning to Artificial Intelligence (AI) resources to meet these challenges. How can AI be … Continued

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How Electric Vehicles are Rewriting the Chemistry of Lubrication

Staff — Thu, 28 May 2026 13:12:12 +0000

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

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Polycarbonate Enables Novel New Electronic Stethoscope

Bob Grace — Wed, 27 May 2026 12:00:22 +0000

Heart and lung diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide, responsible for more than 20 million deaths each year, many of which are preventable, according to the World Health Organization. These statistics highlight the need for accessible, preventative healthcare … Continued

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

Derek Boettcher — Wed, 20 May 2026 16:07:35 +0000

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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Coil Coating – You’ve Come a Long Way

Wally Kesler — Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:54 +0000

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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Advancing Automotive Plastics Circularity

Bob Grace — Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:28 +0000

“Closing the loop on automotive plastics is no longer a question of ambition; it is a question of execution.” So says Charlie Tan, chief executive officer of the Global Impact Coalition. GIC, a CEO-led platform based in Switzerland, just completed … Continued

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The Survival Challenge: Formulating Probiotics and Prebiotics in Bakery Applications

Staff — Wed, 06 May 2026 12:00:58 +0000

The “gut health” revolution has moved far beyond the dairy aisle. As consumers seek functional benefits in everyday snacks, bakers and food scientists are increasingly tasked with incorporating probiotics and prebiotics into everything from artisan breads to shelf-stable cookies. However, … Continued

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Stability in the Age of Conscious Consumption: Aligning Shelf-Life Testing with Consumer Demands

Staff — Wed, 06 May 2026 12:00:30 +0000

For the modern chemist, shelf-life testing is no longer just about ensuring a formula doesn’t separate; it’s about ensuring the product meets the rigorous, and often conflicting, expectations of today’s users. As consumers push for “cleaner,” more sustainable, and highly … Continued

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Polyquaternium Surfactants: The Conditioning Backbone of High Performance Personal Care Formulation

Carmen Lerga — Wed, 06 May 2026 12:00:09 +0000

Polyquaterniums continue to be some of the most effective and reliable conditioning polymers in modern hair care and skin care formulation, and their role in delivering sensory performance, deposition and overall consumer satisfaction remains unmatched. Their permanent cationic charge, diverse … Continued

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