AkzoNobel and Microsoft take quantum leap to fast track innovation

AkzoNobel and Microsoft have teamed up to explore how quantum computing could help fast track the development of high-performance and more sustainable paints and coatings. Scientists from both parties will co-develop what will effectively be a virtual laboratory. The aim is to conduct experiments using quantum computing and other Microsoft Azure cloud services. Quantum chemical computation is capable of simulating chemical reactions at an unprecedented … Continue reading AkzoNobel and Microsoft take quantum leap to fast track innovation

Sun Chemical Advances Digital Color Innovation on its PigmentViewer App with New Lumina® Royal Sparkling Blue

Sun Chemical continues to build its color library with its mobile-based application, PigmentViewer App, featuring the company’s newest launch, Lumina® Royal Sparkling Blue, a high chroma, blue-shade effect pigment with intense color. It joins the popular Lumina® Royal family of products, all of which are included in PigmentViewer App’s comprehensive color library. PigmentViewer App is built on virtual renderings that capture the whole appearance potential of a pigment, enabling … Continue reading Sun Chemical Advances Digital Color Innovation on its PigmentViewer App with New Lumina® Royal Sparkling Blue

PPG to Launche Online Powder Coatings Site to Enhance Access in U.S. Markets

PPG announced that it has launched a new online powder e-commerce website to provide powder coating job shops, metal fabricators, metal manufacturers and others in the United States with quick and easy access to small batches of the company’s powder coatings. The online store features 4,500 products, including 200 of PPG’s top powder coatings in more than 100 colors and quantities ranging from 5 to 50 pounds. … Continue reading PPG to Launche Online Powder Coatings Site to Enhance Access in U.S. Markets

PPG To Launch PPG LINQ End-to-End Digital Solution for Global Refinish Industry

Industry leading connectivity platform exclusively designed to improve customer experience, partner relationships and internal body shop operations PPG announced that it will begin a phased launch of PPG LINQ™ – its revolutionary, new end-to-end digital solution for global automotive refinish customers. PPG used its broad, cross-industry expertise as a global leader in automotive coatings and digital color matching technologies to develop the industry leading connectivity … Continue reading PPG To Launch PPG LINQ End-to-End Digital Solution for Global Refinish Industry

Digital application of automotive coatings

Effective, customized production Covestro provides support with digital technology expertise and raw materials Elimination of overspray and covering steps Reduction of energy consumption 2D printing technology offers automotive and coatings manufacturers great opportunities to combine precise digital application of coatings with flexible, customized production. The result is an efficient coating with the quality of a conventional spray application. Covestro supports customers and partners in the transition to the modern … Continue reading Digital application of automotive coatings

Henkel to enter strategic partnership with Adobe | Driving digital transformation to increase competitive edge

Accelerate digital innovation to deliver on Henkel´s purposeful growth agenda Multiple digital initiatives to be integrated in RAQN, Henkel´s new platform for digital business and e-commerce First digitally native vertical brands successfully launched on new platform Joint creation of B2B2C data-driven business model that aims to become the best-practice blueprint in the industry Henkel and Adobe have entered a strategic partnership to jointly accelerate digital … Continue reading Henkel to enter strategic partnership with Adobe | Driving digital transformation to increase competitive edge

BASF to launch RefinityTM, an all-new, cloud-based digital platform for collision repair

Offers body shops and painters an exclusive new seamless digital experience for all their business solutions Multiple apps exclusively powered by Refinity™ cover six business categories Improved performance and user experience with BASF’s industry-leading color spectrophotometer BASF’s Coatings division launches Refinity, a new, cloud-based, digital platform for its body shop customers all over the world. Refinity will provide customers with a seamless digital experience designed … Continue reading BASF to launch RefinityTM, an all-new, cloud-based digital platform for collision repair

Arkema to organize Digital Coating Days

On June 8, 2021, Arkema is organizing an exceptional digital event in a unique and innovative format to present its range of Coating materials and dedicated strategy. On June 9 and 10, this event will be followed by a series of technical webinars dedicated to Arkema’s new developments in the coatings industry, with a particular focus on sustainable solutions, as well as an exclusive conference on the … Continue reading Arkema to organize Digital Coating Days

BYK Additive Guide app | New design – new technology – more functions

BYK has transformed its well-known Additive Guide into an even more user-friendly and informative Additive Guide app. The fresh design comes with new technology and enhanced functionalities for users. Analogous to the BYK website, the app recommends products based on numerous filter options in multiple application fields. Users can also find comprehensive product information by searching BYK brands. Data sheets for each product are available … Continue reading BYK Additive Guide app | New design – new technology – more functions

A new dimension in high throughput screening by BYK: 80,000 samples per year

World’s largest and most versatile Flexshuttle facility inaugurated Significant time-to-market advantage for customers BYK doubles capacity in application technology Ca. 15-million-euro investment With its digital lab that is one of a kind worldwide, BYK, a leading global manufacturer of specialty chemicals, is launching into a new era of applications technology and so is giving a whole new dimension to its range of tailor-made additive solutions … Continue reading A new dimension in high throughput screening by BYK: 80,000 samples per year

Coating wind turbine blades with a unique solution: Qlayers’ BL8 Demonstrator

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Evonik to become a member of the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab to accelerate innovation with AI

Evonik expands cooperation with IBM in the field of digitization. The two companies extend their strategic partnership ahead of schedule until 2025. Evonik, IBM Research, and US university MIT explore potential industrial applications Admission to the research program’s advisory board Early extension of strategic partnership with IBM Evonik expands cooperation with IBM in the field of digitization. The two companies extend their strategic partnership ahead … Continue reading Evonik to become a member of the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab to accelerate innovation with AI

PPG to add SEM Products to PPG ADJUSTRITE commercial estimating system

PPG announced that it has expanded the capabilities of the PPG ADJUSTRITE™ commercial estimating system by adding SEM adhesives, sealers and undercoats to the platform’s Commercial Parts Listing Program supplier database. SEM Products, Inc., is a leading manufacturer of specialized automotive refinish products. “We’re very pleased to add SEM products to our parts resource,” said Doug Orr, PPG AdjustRite manager. “By listing SEM products within … Continue reading PPG to add SEM Products to PPG ADJUSTRITE commercial estimating system

Robotic Revolution at AkzoNobel-Paint the Future

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Resins for Coatings Applications: Speeding up innovation with digital material profiling by BASF

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