by ChemQuest | Jan 2026 | IPCM
The European ProblemRamifications for CoatingsLonger-Term Priorities and ActionsThe Fear of the Domino Effect It is hard to imagine Europe without a chemicals industry. Inconceivable, in fact, that a shared history spanning two centuries of discovery, invention, and...
by Robert Kramer | Dec 2025 | IPCM
Issues that Impact Lost ProductivityAvailability LossPerformance LossQuality LossTypical OEE MistakesFocusing on the OEE score vs. the underlying lossesUsing “budget” or “standard” speeds for ideal cycle timeOveremphasizing OEE on the shop floorCollecting too much...
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....
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...
