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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
For decades, additive manufacturing (AM) has focused on optimising three-dimensional spatial architectures, optimising strength-to-weight ratios within rigid, static constraints. However, the emergence of four-dimensional (4D) printing introduces a paradigm shift: moving from static structural optimization to dynamic, time-dependent, so-called kinetic … Continued
A paint batch can look fine in the can and still fail where it matters: on the surface. It must spread without excessive spatter, cover the substrate, dry evenly, develop the intended sheen, and withstand cleaning or weathering in service. … Continued
Why Niacinamide Matters to Formulators Unlike many trend-driven cosmetic actives, niacinamide offers multiple benefits across varied consumer needs while maintaining excellent water solubility and formulation flexibility. As a precursor to NAD+ and NADP+, niacinamide participates in cellular energy metabolism and … Continued
Specialty Thermoplastics Can Enable New Designs, Deliver Enhanced Performance and Processability, and Address Regulatory Changes Authors: Jim Creeley, Yohana Pérez, Kristopher Rexius, SABIC’s Specialties Business Manufacturers of rigid, extruded profiles for electrical and electronics (E&E) applications face a dual challenge. … Continued
Part 2 of 2 (see Part 1 here) Like them or not, artificial intelligence (AI) data centers have undeniable growth prospects. The construction boom related to the build-out of these often massive facilities is real, and several material suppliers are … Continued
