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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
Vessev, an Auckland, New Zealand-based company, is seeking to redefine sustainable marine transportation by leveraging lightweight composite technology to create its new, all-electric hydrofoiling boats. The first model –– the VS–9 –– is a 9-meter-long passenger vehicle that went into … Continued
Introduction Excellent adhesion on the substrate is a key requirement for most coating systems. The quality of the substrate-coating interface, and by that the adhesive strength, is governed by the quality of the paint, the condition of the substrate, the … Continued
Kaolin is an important pigment in coatings, but it also has a large use in personal care. In March of 2025, an article on “Next generation natural deodorants…”[1] was included in Prospector Knowledge Center. From enhancing texture to improving opacity … Continued
Petrol-based plastics are present in many aspects of our daily lives, from clothing to food packaging. They are often left behind in the environment, where they degrade, breaking into thousands of tiny pieces that harm ecosystems and human health. Bioplastics … Continued
Interfaces, boundaries between two phases, are important in paint and ink technology. The behavior of a system during production, storage, application and film formation is, to a large extend, governed by the composition of the interfaces that are present and … Continued
