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Material Intelligence in the paint and coatings industry

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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 in the paint and coatings industry (In German language)

Posted 13th of March 2025

SPEAKER

Dr. Stefan Thomas

Dr. Stefan Thomas

Dr. Stefan Thomas has over 20 years of experience in the industry, specializing in chemical engineering and business development. As Managing Director at LabV, a software company within the NETZSCH Group, he drives digital transformation and innovation.

ABSTRACT

Efficient formulations, stable processes, and sustainable raw material selection—data is the key to better products in the coatings and paint industry. However, in practice, valuable information often remains unused: formulation data, measurements, and quality analyses are scattered across Excel sheets, LIMS systems, or standalone device software. Lack of interoperability and time-consuming manual processes hinder data-driven decision-making.

In this webinar, discover how a Material Intelligence platform can address these challenges:

✔ Common issues in formulation and quality control – How data silos hinder innovation.
✔ FAIR data principles in practice – How manufacturers can leverage data effectively.
✔ Data integration from measuring devices and formulation systems – A foundation for informed decisions.
✔ From fragmentation to Material Intelligence – How a centralized platform optimizes processes.