AkzoNobel innovations

We use our pioneering spirit to help us deliver the innovative and sustainable solutions that our customers, communities – and the planet – are increasingly relying on. Here you can explore some of our most recent developments in paints and coatings technology, new products, digital tools and customer solutions and learn more about innovation at AkzoNobel.
Productivity innovations
Solutions for efficient paint manufacturing, delivery and paint application.
Evolution of the Slash

Application

Automated printing head

Revolutionizing the application of industrial coatings with startup technology.

Mixit application

Color tools

Cloud-based database

Painters have convenient access to more than two million color formulas.

Paintbee paint drone

Application

Autonomous drone

This computer-controlled spray painting drone is a smarter way to apply paint.

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Asset protection innovations
Exceeding expectations for longevity, chemical resistance and predictive maintenance cycles.
Big boat in sea

Protection

Single-stage repairable topcoat

Stunning, mirror-like high performance coating for yachts is convenient to apply.

Interpon DX pro anti scratch

Protection

Scratch resistance

Architectural powder coatings that come in standard and superdurable formulations.

Red colored sculpture art

Flexibility

No cracking on bent metals

The first powder coating of its kind to combine flexibility and superdurability.

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Surface enhancement innovations
Extracting more value from surfaces with new functionalities and responsive products.
Female holding doorway

Hygiene

Antimicrobial coatings

BioCote® technology can help protect building interiors against microbes.

AkzoNobel BYK-Gardner digitize surface

Quality

Digital quality inspection

Making it possible to digitally measure surface texture for quality checks.

Van Gogh painting

Color restoration

Automotive color technology

Recreating a Van Gogh with modern technology and classic painting techniques.

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Environmental protection innovations
Preserving the planet through a circular economy and safe, sustainable solutions.
Ants close up

Protection

Bio-inspired coatings

This research could prevent $40 billion in insect damage to buildings annually.

Artistic helix visual

Versatility

Designed for more surfaces

Bringing all the benefits of powder coatings to heat sensitive substrates like wood.

Forest trees

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Innovation at a glance

    Our technology centers

    Akzonobel innovation map

    Engaged in collaborative innovation

    Working together is how we will drive sustainable change. Find out more about our collaborative innovation initiatives.

    Conserving one of the world’s most famous artworks

    Operation Night Watch

    AkzoNobel incubator

    Driving the progress of transformative innovation

    AkzoNobel Incubator

    Robotic arm painting

    Join the industry’s largest ecosystem of innovators

    Paint the Future

    CCBC logo

    Building blocks for sustainable chemistry of the future

    The Advanced Research Center Chemical Building Blocks Consortium (ARC CBBC)

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