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INX International deploys AI-driven R&D system for ink formulation innovation
INX International Ink has partnered with Albert Invent to implement an AI-ready operating system that transforms R&D workflows. The initiative aims to centralise experimental data, integrate processes,...
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CoSI 2026 highlights sustainability, digitalisation and advanced materials
More than 75 researchers from academia and industry gathered in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, from 22–25 June 2026 for the 21st Coatings Science International Conference (CoSI). Hosted at the Alexander...
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Evonik enhances UV label and release liner coating capabilities in Shanghai
Evonik has upgraded its UV-curable coating equipment in Shanghai to include an advanced 5-roll coating system, improving simulation of industrial production conditions. The move supports energy-efficient...
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Omya to distribute Vipul Organics’ pigment portfolio across Europe
A strategic collaboration between Omya and Vipul Organics will strengthen the distribution of high-quality pigments across Europe. The partnership combines expertise in pigment production with Omya's global...
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PFAS: “This creates a clear mandate for the industry: Transition now, not later”
As regulatory scrutiny of PFAS intensifies in both the United States and Europe, coating manufacturers are facing mounting pressure to transition to compliant alternatives. Lane Lundeby, business manager...
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IMCD acquires Merit Solution in Thailand
Merit Solution, a distributor of additives for the plastic and compounding industry, is based in Bangkok and serves a wide range of applications, including plastics, construction and adhesives.
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Fluorine-free hydrophobic coating boosts solar panel output
Researchers have developed a fluorine-free, UV-curable hydrophobic coating combining silicone-modified acrylate resin with SiO₂ and ZnO nanoparticles. The coating reduces panel temperatures, repels dust...
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Evonik raises its 2026 outlook
Thanks to supply bottlenecks affecting Asian competitors and higher prices, Evonik has reported unexpectedly strong preliminary figures for the second quarter of 2026. The Essen-based specialty chemicals...
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Why low-gloss coatings need multi-angle colour measurement
A multi-angle spectrophotometer study shows that solid colours – not only effect pigments – display noticeable colour shifts with viewing angle. Researchers identify a critical gloss threshold around...
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