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Explore the latest innovations and strategies in sustainable coatings, raw materials, and manufacturing practices. From low-VOC formulations to energy-efficient production methods, PCI’s sustainability coverage highlights eco-friendly solutions driving the coatings industry forward.

]]> https://www.pcimag.com/rss/9295 en-us Global Coatings Industry Adapts to Regulatory Pressures Discover how tightening regulations worldwide are reshaping coatings formulation and sustainability efforts.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113877 Fri, 01 Aug 2025 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113877-regulatory-challenges-and-compliance-in-the-global-coatings-market Infrared-Reflective Coating Disrupts Facial Tracking A new lens coating reduces near-infrared facial recognition while maintaining clarity and durability.


]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113841 Fri, 25 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113841-infrared-reflective-coating-aims-to-disrupt-facial-recognition-tracking How Purpose-Driven Leadership Is Reshaping Manufacturing Culture NCK Equipment’s hybrid model blends process engineering with community service, redefining leadership through purpose, empowerment and industry impact.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/blogs/14/post/113842 Wed, 23 Jul 2025 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/blogs/14-pci-blog/post/113842-how-purpose-driven-leadership-is-reshaping-manufacturing-culture New Coating Tackles Heat and Corrosion on Contact Independent testing confirms this insulative technology can lower surface temps and resist damage in extreme environments.



]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113838 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113838-cool-touch-coating-reduces-heat-and-corrosion-risk-in-industrial-systems Building Trust in Protective Coatings Trust, performance and verified testing define modern protective coatings partnerships, especially amid stricter standards and complex infrastructure demands. 

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113834 Fri, 18 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113834-building-trust-in-protective-coatings PVDF-Based Coatings See Success in Field Applications A water-based PVDF resin delivers long-term performance for field-applied coatings, resisting UV damage, erosion and fading.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113835 Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113835-pvdf-based-coatings-see-success-in-field-applications Next-Gen Matte Performance Dow’s self-matting resin and polymeric extender enhance interior durability — delivering low-sheen coatings that resist damage and improve efficiency.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113818 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113818-next-gen-matte-performance Cool Roofs That Stay Cool Formulation choices — especially binder selection — play a pivotal role in preserving reflectivity and performance in white acrylic roof coatings.
Bullet Point: Binder Chemistry Impacts Reflectivity Durability

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113817 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113817-cool-roofs-that-stay-cool AdobeStock1283246431-1170x658.jpg Nikola / Adobe Stock. EPS-Logo-1170x658.jpg New Resin Systems for Bio-Based Farm Equipment Coatings Bio-based agricultural chemicals are degrading legacy finishes, pushing formulators to develop new resin systems that resist acids, microbes and ultraviolet exposure.


]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113816 Fri, 11 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113816-agricultural-equipment-coatings-withstanding-new-bio-based-chemical-exposures Fire Protection Coatings Evolve to Meet Stricter Safety Demands New additives are reshaping intumescent coatings by reducing toxic smoke and improving char structure — without compromising sustainability.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/blogs/14/post/113802 Wed, 09 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/blogs/14-pci-blog/post/113802-beyond-fire-protection-the-evolution-of-intumescent-and-fire-protective-coatings How are Bio-Based Coatings Fostering Circular Solutions in the Food Packaging Industry? Bio-based coatings are gaining traction as companies develop compostable solutions to meet rising food packaging regulations and performance demands.


]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113767 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 16:16:59 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113767-how-are-bio-based-coatings-fostering-circular-solutions-in-the-food-packaging-industry Skidless AGVs Are Rewriting Paint Shop Rules Inductively charged AGVs cut energy use and boost flexibility in finishing lines.


]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113711 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113711-skidless-agvs-drive-new-efficiencies-in-the-paint-shop In-Mold Coating Breakthrough Cuts VOCs and CO₂ in Automotive Manufacturing Solvent-free in-mold coating tech for thermoplastics slashes emissions and cure time in automotive production.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113690 Fri, 13 Jun 2025 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113690-in-mold-coating-breakthrough-cuts-vocs-and-co-in-automotive-manufacturing Powder Coating Resins Incorporate Recycled Plastics to Reduce Carbon Footprint New rPET-based polyester resins reduce waste and support circularity in high-durability powder coatings.


]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113667 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113667-powder-coating-resins-incorporate-recycled-plastics-to-reduce-carbon-footprint Consider Collaborating kristin@pcimag.com (Kristin Johansson) The keynote at FOCUS explored how university collaborations can accelerate coatings innovations, with insights from NDSU’s Dean Webster.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/blogs/14/post/113656 Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/blogs/14-pci-blog/post/113656-university-coatings-innovation-models Improving Indoor Air Quality with Amino Alcohols Amino alcohols in waterborne coatings help reduce indoor air pollutants like formaldehyde, improving air quality in enclosed spaces.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113654 Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113654-improving-indoor-air-quality-with-amino-alcohols Orafol Installs Dürr’s Largest Thermal Oxidation System The system upgrade supports cleaner, more efficient operations at Orafol’s expanded coatings facility in Germany.


]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113643 Fri, 30 May 2025 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113643-orafol-expands-use-of-durrs-thermal-oxidation-system-for-cleaner-more-efficient-coating-operations Behind the Finish of Boston’s Sky-Bridge Project PPG’s fluoropolymer powder coatings play a key role in finishing the complex, large-scale Lyrik Back Bay development over Boston’s I-90 corridor.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113614 Tue, 27 May 2025 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113614-architectural-powder-coatings-protect-bostons-air-rights-development Do You Really Need a Floor Coating? When concrete faces traffic and chemical stress, coatings may be the key to extending its life and performance.


]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113613 Tue, 27 May 2025 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113613-when-its-time-for-an-epoxy-floor-coating Sustainable Synthesis: Metal-Free Coupling Gains Ground A new review explores metal-free coupling strategies, including hypervalent iodine chemistry, that support greener synthesis in the fine chemical and pharmaceutical industries.


]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113611 Fri, 23 May 2025 14:18:24 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113611-toward-greener-chemistry-transition-metal-free-coupling-for-sustainable-synthesis Reimagining Architectural Paints with Plant-Based Acrylic Binders kristin@pcimag.com (Kristin Johansson) In this PCI interview, a Dow research scientist discusses the carbon-cutting potential of plant-based binders in interior paint formulations.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113596 Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113596-reimagining-architectural-paints-with-plant-based-acrylic-binders A Surge in Non-PFAS Releases As PFAS gets phased out, new materials rush in — but do they hold up under pressure?


]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113572 Mon, 12 May 2025 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113572-a-surge-in-non-pfas-releases Can a Solvent-Free Hybrid Meet Performance Demands? A solvent-free polyurethane/acrylic hybrid resin shows early potential for low-VOC coatings with better water resistance and adhesion.


]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113574 Mon, 12 May 2025 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113574-low-voc-amine-free-waterborne-polyurethane-acrylic-hybrid-resin How Would You Answer? kristin@pcimag.com (Kristin Johansson) Survey insights from ECS 2025 reveal shifting R&D priorities, the growing role of AI, and rising momentum behind sustainability.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/blogs/14/post/113571 Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/blogs/14-pci-blog/post/113571-how-would-you-answer Self-Leveling Coatings: Polyols for Urethanes This article explores how polyol selection and reactivity influence formulation strategies for high-performance, self-leveling urethane coatings.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113570 Sun, 11 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113570-self-leveling-coatings-polyols-for-urethanes Energy-Efficient Insulative Coatings for Battery Cell Applications UV-curable insulative coatings deliver dielectric protection, flexibility and durability for EV battery cells under thermal and electrolyte stress.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113569 Sun, 11 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113569-energy-efficient-insulative-coatings-for-battery-cell-applications Graphene Unlocks Sustainable Coatings Potential Barrier strength, conductivity and thinner layers? Graphene is helping coatings do more with less.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113556 Fri, 09 May 2025 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113556-how-graphene-enhanced-coatings-are-driving-sustainable-innovation Sustainable, Smart Corrosion Protection Smart particles enable triggered corrosion protection in coatings, improving long-term performance without compromising sustainability or processing compatibility.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113561 Fri, 09 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113561-sustainable-smart-corrosion-protection Solving Raw Material Shortages Coatings manufacturers face supply chain challenges from raw material shortages, price volatility and regulations. Strategies like nearshoring and AI offer solutions.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113540 Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113540-solving-raw-material-shortages Evolution of the Coatings Industry Sustainable coatings are reshaping the industry with bio-based, powder and energy-efficient solutions that reduce environmental impact while enhancing performance.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/113527 Sun, 04 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/113527-evolution-of-the-coatings-industry