Machine Learning – How it works and what it can do

What if your material data could tell you exactly which formulation works best — before you even run a test?
This article shows how R&D and QA teams are using machine learning to predict performance, reduce trial-and-error, and accelerate development with a clear five-step approach.

Six Key Developments from ECS 2025

The ECS 2025 made one thing clear: sustainability, functionality, and digitalization are no longer just trends — they are redefining how coatings are formulated and developed.

AI in the plastics industry

AI in the plastgics industry - interview

In an interview, Charles Jouanique discusses the utility of artificial intelligence in the polymer processing industry – from its potential, and the challenges associated with its implementation.

Productivity Killer No.1: Searching

Ever wondered how much time you spend each day looking for information?
We take a look at the hidden costs of poor data management—and how automated data integration and AI-powered analysis can help reduce them.

How AI Unlocks Hidden Knowledge in Documents

Blogpost use PDF documents with AI-min

Engineers and researchers spend hours searching through PDFs and reports. AI-powered analysis retrieves insights instantly, boosting efficiency and enabling data-driven decisions.

The 5 Biggest Challenges for the Paint and Coatings Industry

blogpost challenges in the paint and coatings industry

The paint and coatings industry is evolving rapidly. Stricter regulations, sustainability goals, and material complexity challenge competitiveness. To stay ahead, companies must innovate. Here are five key challenges shaping the industry’s future.

Material Intelligence

What will define Material Intelligence in 2025? The answers reveal how Material Intelligence can streamline workflows, enhance decision-making, and set new standards across R&D, quality control, and production efficiency.

QA/QC Trends for 2025

2025 The 5 Top Trends in Quality Assurance

What will shape quality assurance (QA/QC) in 2025? The answers reveal how companies can increase efficiency, conserve resources, and set new benchmarks in QA/QC.

R&D 2025: The top 5 trends for research and development

LabV blog post - the R&D trends for 2025

What will shape the future of R&D in 2025? How will trends like sustainability and data-driven innovation redefine the way teams work? And what role will next-generation materials play in solving the challenges of tomorrow? The latest insights reveal a dynamic landscape of change and opportunity.