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4D Printing – the extra dimension
For decades, additive manufacturing (AM) has focused on optimising three-dimensional spatial architectures, optimising strength-to-weight ratios … Continued
How Paint is Formulated
A paint batch can look fine in the can and still fail where it matters: … Continued
Best Practices for Formulating with Niacinamide
Why Niacinamide Matters to Formulators Unlike many trend-driven cosmetic actives, niacinamide offers multiple benefits across … Continued
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS ARCHIVE
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
“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
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
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
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
