Industry Insights
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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
The Household and Industrial (H&I) cleaning sector is facing simultaneous pressure from technology, sustainability mandates, and aggressive chemical phase-outs in major markets. For formulators, the focus has shifted from simple cost optimization to achieving eco-compliance under increasingly complex global and … Continued
The plastics industry is undergoing an unprecedented regulatory transformation, shifting from incremental, local bans to comprehensive, global legislation focused on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), recycled content mandates, and the systemic reduction of virgin material use. For formulators and processors, the … Continued
For chemists and formulators in the paints and coatings industry, the regulatory landscape is rapidly shifting from controlling a few specific chemicals to a comprehensive, group-based approach driven by the central theme of sustainability. The following recap highlights the most … Continued
The global shift toward eco-consciousness is driving a revolution in the laundry and cleaning industries, with consumers demanding high-performance products that are also sustainable. Kristen Mauch, Application Development Specialist at Ingredients + Specialties from Univar Solutions, sat down with UL … Continued
The personal care industry is entering a new era where the lines between beauty, health, and technology are rapidly blurring. For formulators and ingredient suppliers, 2026 will be defined by an intensified focus on measurable wellness benefits, unprecedented regulatory scrutiny, … Continued
