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Editor’s Note

The Importance of Trade Shows in the AI Era

— Prof. Long Lin

Readers will have witnessed the power of AI in accelerating data processing, simulation, and optimisation across the coatings value chain. Yet with the rapid proliferation of AI technologies, information is now being generated at unprecedented rates — not all of it reliably.

Aerospace Coatings

Aerospace Coatings Market: Drivers, Challenges & Trends

— Sally Yick, Managing Editor, China Coatings Journal

According to Mordor Intelligence, the aerospace coatings market is projected to expand from USD 2.99 billion in 2026 to USD 3.92 billion by 2031, registering a CAGR of 5.52% over the forecast period.

Adhesive Evolution

Why Antimony no Longer Works for Modern Adhesives

— Dr. Sebastian Moschel, Application Development Manager, Clariant

Fire safety remains a critical concern across industries, with adhesives playing an essential but often overlooked role in preventing ignition, limiting flame spread, and reducing heat release during fire events.

Exhibition Highlights

A Global Platform, Driving Innovation Forward

Since its inception in 1996, CHINACOAT has grown into a global coatings platform for technology exchange and business development. This year marks its 30^th Anniversary, a milestone that reflects 3 decades of dedication to advancing technology, fostering collaboration and driving industry growth.

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