It was a wonderful spring for us in the coatings industry. Starting with the FOCUS 2026 conference, where we were able to meet people focused on automotive coatings. This regional conference is always a great opportunity for meeting peers that deal with automotive-related coating topics.
And then: The American Coatings Show. A valuable bi-yearly event, where we were able to show our solutions to a big audience and get to know new people who showed a lot of excitement about our solutions. Always good to see that there is room for innovation in this industry.
Ralph’s talk about using Liquid Color Measurement for controlling effect-slurries for automotive coatings found good feedback and we are happy to continue this conversation about such an important step in the production process.
A great springtime, looking forward to the next weeks with full of work with providing solutions for our customers!
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Titanium dioxide does far more than just add opacity. In this insightful article from PCI Magazine, the authors unpack how TiO₂ surface chemistry directly influences dispersion, stability, and real world pigment performance.
If you work with coatings, pigments, or formulation optimization, this is a must read. Subtle surface effects can have a massive impact on quality, efficiency, and cost and they are often overlooked.
It was a pleasure reconnecting with friends and colleagues from across the industry and having the opportunity to present three innovative solutions that are shaping the future of coatings technology.
We were excited to introduce the Good Prevention System from our sister company NASOTIC. This breakthrough technology has the potential to significantly reduce or even replace traditional biocides in waterborne coatings, while maintaining excellent in-can preservation performance. WCS marked the first public launch of GPS and we are now actively working on bringing it to market.
It was also an honor to highlight the new AI-powered color matching solution from ORONTEC. As a leader in liquid color measurement, ORONTEC is now enabling formulators to create liquid color targets for new shades directly from a dry measurement. This new capability marks an important step forward in digital color formulation and process efficiency.
Finally, we presented the MagnoMeter suite from Mageleka, a powerful toolset that helps scientists and formulators gain deeper insight into the surface chemistry of dispersions. This technology brings exceptional value to anyone working with complex particulate systems and advanced materials.
Three inspiring days, filled with meaningful conversations, new ideas, and tremendous interest from the community. We look forward to continuing these collaborations and driving innovation together.
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Spring Tour – FOCUS 2026 and the ACS
/in InsightsIt was a wonderful spring for us in the coatings industry. Starting with the FOCUS 2026 conference, where we were able to meet people focused on automotive coatings. This regional conference is always a great opportunity for meeting peers that deal with automotive-related coating topics.
And then: The American Coatings Show. A valuable bi-yearly event, where we were able to show our solutions to a big audience and get to know new people who showed a lot of excitement about our solutions. Always good to see that there is room for innovation in this industry.
Ralph’s talk about using Liquid Color Measurement for controlling effect-slurries for automotive coatings found good feedback and we are happy to continue this conversation about such an important step in the production process.
A great springtime, looking forward to the next weeks with full of work with providing solutions for our customers!
New Read Worth Your Time!
/in InsightsTitanium dioxide does far more than just add opacity. In this insightful article from PCI Magazine, the authors unpack how TiO₂ surface chemistry directly influences dispersion, stability, and real world pigment performance.
If you work with coatings, pigments, or formulation optimization, this is a must read. Subtle surface effects can have a massive impact on quality, efficiency, and cost and they are often overlooked.
👉 Read the full article here:
https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114169-revealing-the-hidden-impact-of-tio-surface-chemistry-on-pigment-performance
At Metromation, this topic is right at the heart of smarter measurement, better formulation, and more predictable processes.
Western Coatings Symposium and Show
/in InsightsWhat a wonderful event!
It was a pleasure reconnecting with friends and colleagues from across the industry and having the opportunity to present three innovative solutions that are shaping the future of coatings technology.
Good Prevention System (GPS) from NASOTIC
We were excited to introduce the Good Prevention System from our sister company NASOTIC. This breakthrough technology has the potential to significantly reduce or even replace traditional biocides in waterborne coatings, while maintaining excellent in-can preservation performance. WCS marked the first public launch of GPS and we are now actively working on bringing it to market.
AI-Driven Color Matching from ORONTEC
It was also an honor to highlight the new AI-powered color matching solution from ORONTEC. As a leader in liquid color measurement, ORONTEC is now enabling formulators to create liquid color targets for new shades directly from a dry measurement. This new capability marks an important step forward in digital color formulation and process efficiency.
MagnoMeter Technology from Mageleka
Finally, we presented the MagnoMeter suite from Mageleka, a powerful toolset that helps scientists and formulators gain deeper insight into the surface chemistry of dispersions. This technology brings exceptional value to anyone working with complex particulate systems and advanced materials.
Three inspiring days, filled with meaningful conversations, new ideas, and tremendous interest from the community. We look forward to continuing these collaborations and driving innovation together.