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AI in coatings R&D: why data structure matters before AI tools
Artificial intelligence promises faster and more efficient coatings development, but fragmented data remains a major hurdle. Experts stress the importance of robust data infrastructure as the foundation...
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AI transforming resin development in coatings
AI is driving measurable efficiencies in the coatings industry, yet adoption remains exploratory, says Ioanna Tzortzi, associate specialist at Perstorp. In this interview, she shares insights into how...
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Digitalisation: from strategy to standard practice
How coatings and raw material manufacturers are embedding digital technologies into their operations – and what comes next. By Kirsten Wrede.
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Interview digitalisation: “You need to know how data flows through your lab”
Dr. Erik Sapper, Associate Professor California Polytechnic State University,, discusses the evolving role of AI, machine learning, and automation in resin synthesis, formulation optimization, and manufacturing...
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European Coatings Podcast: From Excel to AI – the future of digital R&D
How will artificial intelligence change the way coatings are formulated? In the latest episode of the European Coatings Podcast, editor Yeray López speaks with Charles Jouanique, co founder of LabV, about...
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EC Podcast: the human factor in digitalisation
What does digitalisation mean for the future of coatings research and laboratory work? In the latest European Coatings Podcast, editor Yeray López talks with Detlef Gysau, managing director...
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AI for sustainable amidation
A research team at the University of Freiburg is using Artificial Intelligence to make amidation – one of the most important reactions in the chemical industry – more sustainable. The newly developed...
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Intelligent product development: AI and machine learning accelerate innovation in coatings
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are increasingly shaping product development in the coatings, adhesives and sealants industries. They help companies optimise complex formulations,...
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Interview: “Motivated staff with interest for laboratory automation is needed”
Detlef Gysau, owner of Perfeco Consulting, expands on the current status quo in high-throughput experimentation. Interview by Vanessa Bauersachs
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ECS Conference Award winner: “AI will continue to play a major role in paints and coatings”
With a colour change predicting process based on machine learning, Gaoyuan Zhang, research student at the Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences, has won the ECS Conference Award 2025 for the most...
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AI approach to asses perceived blackness of polyurethanes
A new study investigates the effect of matting agent on the perceived blackness of polyurethane automotive finishes by examining their impact on geometric properties using an AI-based neural network model....
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Tesa wants to drive AI transformation forward
By implementing predictive and generative artificial intelligence (AI), Tesa says it wants to ‘take its business processes to a new level’.
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Robotic painting: mimicking human applicators
Robotically assisted painting is widely used for spray and dip applications. However, use of robots for coating substrates using a roller applicator has not been systematically investigated.
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Interview: “Biggest challenge is accuracy of data”
Partha Majumdar, Senior Research Scientist at Dow Coating Materials, explains how the availability of data can help formulators. Interview by Bettina Hoffmann