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LATEST INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Powder Coatings for Heat-Sensitive Substrates
A conventional thermosetting powder paint consists of solid particles. Each particle contains all components. After … Continued
Voltage Vessels Envisions a More Circular Future
A Maui-based advanced materials company is turning Hawaiʻi’s harsh marine environment and supply-chain realities into … Continued
Navigating the Next Wave of Cleaner Regulations: PFAS, Microplastics, and More
Regulatory requirements are making big moves globally and it’s important that you know what is … Continued
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS ARCHIVE
Sustainable materials are reshaping the plastics industry, and biodegradable polymers are becoming more widely used across Europe. For injection molders, this shift brings both opportunity and complexity. As regulatory pressure increases and demand for eco‑friendly products grows, molding companies need … Continued
Pigment concentrates play a valuable role in coatings formulations for all applications. From Point-of-Sale colorants that allow thousands of color choices at your neighborhood paint store, to industrial pigment dispersions used to precisely and efficiently match factory-applied coatings. Each pigment … Continued
Lubricant and metalworking fluid formulators are entering a period in which additive choice is no longer driven by performance alone. The modern formulation brief increasingly asks one chemistry—or one additive package—to support wear control, corrosion protection, oxidation stability, foam control, … Continued
Polyester is a specific type of synthetic polymer. To be classified as a polyester, a polymer must contain the ester functional group (-COO-) in its main molecular chain. The commonly used engineering thermoplastics PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate) and PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) … Continued
In the competitive landscape of personal care, sunscreen formulation remains one of the most challenging and technically demanding categories. As we move into 2026, the industry is shifting away from seasonal messaging toward “year-round intelligent photoprotection”. Today’s formulators must balance the rigorous physics of … Continued
