Geopolitics and the Global Supply Chain: What’s Next?

by George Pilcher | Sep 2025 | IPCM

Geopolitics and Economic Outcomes: Yesterday, Today, and TomorrowLooming Challenges for Traditional Approaches to Stable Supply ChainsTrade OutlookTariffs: A Genuinely Complex IssueTrade Wars and TariffsThe Role of Politics, Both Domestic and Global, on Global Trade...

Powder Coatings with Purpose: Functional Technologies for Hygiene, Safety, and Surface Protection

by Eric Casebolt | Jul 2025 | IPCM

Antimicrobial Powder CoatingsESD Powder CoatingsAnti-Graffiti Powder CoatingsEvolving Functionalities In the world of powder coatings, the term “functional coatings” has historically been used to describe fusion-bonded epoxies used in pipeline and rebar applications....

Disrupting Markets by Inventing the Future: A New Paradigm in Innovation Strategy

by Victoria Scarborough, Ph.D. | Jul 2025 | IPCM

What Does Market Disruption Really Mean?Understanding Markets: The Foundation of InnovationThe Innovation Landscape: A Web of OpportunityThe Role of Government Funding in Driving InnovationMaterial Science and Strategic Focus AreasFrom Idea to Impact: Building the...

Opportunities and Challenges in the Latin America Paint and Coatings Industry

by Milis Rodrigues | Jun 2025 | IPCM

Latin America Regional HighlightsDecorative Architectural CoatingsOEM CoatingsSpecial Purpose CoatingsTechnology Trends and DriversWhat Does the Future Hold? The global paint and coatings industry produced an estimated 48.9 billion liters valued at $202 billion in...

Matching Powder Coatings to End-Use Applications: A Practical Overview

by Eric Casebolt | Mar 2025 | IPCM

Interior ApplicationsFunctional ApplicationsExterior ApplicationsStandard-Durable PolyestersSuper-Durable PolyestersFluoropolymer (FEVE) Powder CoatingsLess Commonly Used Powder Coating TypesMake Informed Choices Selecting the correct powder coating for a specific...

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....