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 transition to electric vehicles is often discussed as a threat to lubricant demand because battery-electric vehicles eliminate engine oils and reduce the number of lubricated components. While EVs use fewer traditional lubricants than internal combustion engine vehicles, that view … Continued
For chemists and formulators, regulatory compliance is no longer a downstream activity. Across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Canada, regulators are shifting toward broader chemical class restrictions, increased supply chain transparency, digital product documentation, and sustainability-driven material selection. The practical … Continued
A conventional thermosetting powder paint consists of solid particles. Each particle contains all components. After application, the paint melts, flows and cures during film formation at high temperatures, generally in 10 to 15 minutes at 160 to 200 °C. Conventional … Continued
A Maui-based advanced materials company is turning Hawaiʻi’s harsh marine environment and supply-chain realities into the foundation for a circular composite materials platform centered on large-format additive manufacturing. Voltage Vessels LLC, founded in 2020 by Sam Young, recognizes the challenges … Continued
Regulatory requirements are making big moves globally and it’s important that you know what is coming and how it may impact your day-to-day. Below is a check-in for where we are at midway through 2026 and what to plan for … Continued
