Dow experts discuss how lifecycle assessment is shaping formulation decisions, data rigor and long-term performance tradeoffs in paint and coatings.Sponsored By:

Ralph Wörheide explains how the smart paint factory shifts coatings manufacturing from fixing defects to controlling variation across the production process.Sponsored By:

Dr. John Pojman of Louisiana State University explains cure-on-demand systems, including photopolymerization and water-activated chemistries, and where these emerging approaches could fit in coatings formulation workflows.

Learn about Dr. Pojman’s upcoming Paint and Coatings Academy course on 4/23/26.Sponsored By:

Dow’s Kate Davis, North America Field Marketing Manager, and Stan Brownell, Principal Research Scientist, discuss resin design, performance tradeoffs and sustainability in architectural coatings.Sponsored By:

Industry experts discuss the rise of dry electrode coating, its potential cost and footprint advantages and the technical barriers still limiting large-scale adoption.Sponsored By:

Michael Bonner of Saint Clair Systems previews MAX, connecting automation, AI readiness and why viscosity control remains a critical blind spot in coatings processes.Sponsored By:

Dürr experts explain why wet coating remains the process of record for lithium-ion electrodes and where innovation continues in scale, cost and sustainability.

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Benjamin Moore and Allergy Standards experts explain how interior paint is tested for odor, VOC emissions and asthma and allergy friendly certification.Sponsored By:

At the upcoming Manufacturing and Automation eXchange event, PPG’s Calum Munro will examine how coatings, adhesives and sealants shape productivity, sustainability and the evolution from Industry 4.0 to 5.0.Sponsored By:

A behind-the-scenes look at how California Paints researches, evaluates and selects its 2026 Color of the Year, from data inputs to long-term relevance.

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