by Victoria Scarborough, Ph.D. | Jun 2025 | PCI
Why You Need Technical ScoutingScouting as a ProcessThe Scouting LandscapeAdjacent IndustriesResearch InstitutesFederal Government LaboratoriesStartups and UniversitiesTechnology EvaluationCreate a Strategic Advantage The paint and coatings industry is very mature....
by Victoria Scarborough, Ph.D. | Mar 2025 | PCI
The Challenge of the Material Science StartupHurdles and PitfallsUnlocking Potential Business grows faster when it is fueled with innovative technologies that attract new customers, increase profits, and provide competitive advantage. In mature industries, like paints...
by Victoria Scarborough, Ph.D. | Dec 2024 | PCI
Driving Change: The Regulatory Environment & FundingProtection and DurabilitySafety and Environmental SustainabilityEV Battery CoatingsSensor Technology and CoatingsThe Future State The transportation industry is undergoing a significant transformation driven by...
by Victoria Scarborough, Ph.D. | Sep 2024 | PCI
In the Beginning…Key Elements of Material Design Using Autonomous ExperimentationDesigning New Materials for Paints & CoatingsOther Contributions of AI/MLThe Future is Now At the recent TechConnect Conference in the Washington, D.C., area,[1] it was evident...
by Victoria Scarborough, Ph.D. | Jun 2024 | PCI
Framing the ProblemThe World RespondsSustainability in the Coatings IndustryRaw MaterialsManufacturing ProcessesHigher Performance and Transfer EfficiencyEliminating Materials of ConcernRecycling PaintClimate-Driven Needs for Innovative CoatingsFinal Thoughts The...