Creating Special Effects in Powder Coatings: From Formulation to Sublimation

by Nathan Biller | Mar 2026 | IPCM

Formulation TechniquesPost-Blend AdditivesImprinted Textures and Dye SublimationProducing Expressive Surfaces Powder coatings are often regarded as the finish of choice for their durability, efficiency, and environmental benefits. In addition to these highly desirable...

Europe’s Tumultuous Chemicals Industry: How are Coatings Impacted?

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...

Driving Operational Excellence with Overall Equipment Effectiveness

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...

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...