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October 28, 2026
Is Stage-Gate still fit for purpose in coatings R&D?
Why Stage-Gate still matters in coatings R&D, and how a risk-based, Agile and AI-enabled approach can turn it from a bureaucratic process into a system for making better decisions.
5 min readDr Stuart Smith
CoatingsInnovation+6 more
October 6, 2026
A Coating is a System not just a Formulation
Why formulation, substrate, application, curing and environment must be considered together to achieve reliable performance in coating systems.
5 min readDr Stuart Smith
CoatingsFormulation+1 more
September 29, 2026
What are the differences between a Project, a Programme and a Portfolio?
Understanding the key differences between projects, programmes and portfolios, and how they connect to deliver strategic business value.
5 min readDr Stuart Smith
Project ManagementProgramme Management+3 more
September 14, 2026
From Lab to Market: Commercialising a New Coatings Technology
How to bridge the gap between promising laboratory results, scalable manufacturing and a commercially successful product.
8 min readDr Stuart Smith
CoatingsCommercialisation+2 more