JuLY 2022

3D Printing

Researchers at Indiana University Bloomington have received funding to continue research into SMILES (small-molecule, ionic isolation lattices), which are a new type of material with the unique selling point of being the brightest material in the world.

Digital News Asia

People in Asia Pacific continue to trust science, but this could be undermined by misinformation, but still, people see opportunities for science to solve social issues, including climate change, and equity in healthcare and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), according to a poll by 3M.

Coatings World

Solvay announces the next step in its commitment to voluntarily phase out the use of fluorosurfactants globally.

American Coatings Association

AkzoNobel has invested in a new production line for water-based texture paints at its Songjiang site in Shanghai, China. According to the company, the expansion will boost capacity for supplying more sustainable products. The site is one of four water-based decorative paints plants in China and among the company’s largest globally. The new 2,500-square-meter facility will produce Dulux products for various markets, such as interior decoration, architecture and leisure.

Manila Bulletin

Studies have found that students perform better in terms of both comprehension and retention when material is presented in print. Despite the pandemic and online learning, print remains relevant in a broad array of classroom settings. To make the printed page and its benefits more accessible to students, educators need classroom printers that are affordable, convenient, and high performing. Schools are gradually welcoming students back into campus.