Bridging the Gap: Tailoring Test Methods to Mimic Real-World Conditions

by Eric Casebolt | Feb 2025 | PCI

A Case Study: Improving Mar Resistance for Powder-Coated PartsDeveloping a Real-World Test MethodQuantifying the ResultsAchieving Meaningful Results The coatings industry relies on a variety of standardized test methods to evaluate coatings for an assortment of...

Driving Innovation: The Role of Powder Coatings in Electric Vehicles

by Eric Casebolt | Jan 2025 | IPCM

EV Market AttractivenessPowder Coatings Add Value in the EV MarketBattery PacksElectric MotorsBusbarsPowder Coating Benefits for EVs Over the past few years, the development and application of powder coatings for electric vehicles (EVs) has increased significantly....

The Challenges of Product Development in the Coatings Industry

by Eric Casebolt | Nov 2024 | PCI

Understanding the Innovation ProcessYou Don’t Know What You Don’t Know Anyone who has been involved in developing raw materials for the coatings industry will tell you it is not a trivial undertaking. Over the years, we have seen many strategic thinkers...

Expanded Use of Powder Coatings in the U.S. Architectural Market

by Eric Casebolt | Jul 2024 | CoatingsTech

Key Growth DriversBuilding OwnersArchitects and Architectural Component SuppliersInnovating for the Future Over the past couple of years, we’ve seen increased interest in R&D activity for powder coatings used architectural applications in the U.S. market. From the...

Focus on Sustainability has Powder Coatings Poised for Growth in the U.S.

by Eric Casebolt | Nov 2023 | PPCJ

Sustainability in Building and Construction The Electric Vehicle Boom Expansion into Heat-Sensitive SubstratesExpanding the Opportunities for Powder Coatings Powder coatings were first developed in a German laboratory in the 1950s and have since become an important...