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LATEST INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
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
Lignetics Group, a Colorado-based company founded over 30 years ago to develop sustainable products from wood waste, recently developed NaturFil™, a wood flour concentrate engineered to meet the growing demand for sustainable filler additives in plastic manufacturing. NaturFil offers an … Continued
As we cross the midpoint of 2026, the global personal care industry is shifting from a period of regulatory preparation into one of active enforcement and stringent market oversight. For chemists and formulators, the initial months of the year were … Continued
Exterior architectural coatings do much more than provide color. They protect building materials from weather, moisture, sunlight, and environmental contaminants while maintaining the visual appearance of the structure. As building designs continue to evolve and sustainability becomes a larger part … Continued
Additive manufacturing “is entering a new phase of maturation defined by performance and return on capital rather than prototype velocity.” So says the consulting firm Wohlers Associates, which has been tracking the AM sector for more than three decades. In … Continued
For a food formulator, an emulsifier is often first viewed as a peacemaker—a molecule designed to keep oil and water from separating. However, in modern food science, the “functional” role of emulsifiers has evolved. They are no longer just stabilizers; … Continued
