Presenters Name: Bobby Kenji
Employment Title: Technology Leader
Company: Molequal Solutions APAC Ltd
Biography: Natural inspirational leader who has 35+ years of experience in various commercial, manufacturing and technology functions with global specialty companies like Rohm and / Dow, Eastman Chemical, BATF and Hexion. Passionate, enthusiastic team player coupled with strong technical, functional, interpersonal skills and competencies who can and has worked with diverse organisations, multiple cultures, languages and levels of organizations across the world. Thrives and enjoys the challenge of change and working with people, processes and systems and can be counted on to create and deliver a positive return on investment made by generating growth / differentiated value for customers through operational excellence & insight driven strategic initiatives along with functional partners
Presentation Title: “Coatings 15.0″
Presentation Abstract: “Coatings 15.0” examines the impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) on the coatings industry. It highlights how automation, digitalization, and data exchange are transforming material innovation, application processes, and supply chains. The presentation emphasizes the growing importance of sustainability, smart materials, and energy efficiency in response to environmental and regulatory demands across industries. Looking ahead, the presentation anticipates the effects of the Fifth and Sixth Industrial Revolutions. Industry 5.0 focuses on human-machine collaboration, integrating AI with human creativity to enable personalized and sustainable coatings solutions. Industry 6.0 envisions hyper-connectivity through quantum computing, nanotechnology, and biotechnology, introducing innovations like substrate interactive coatings and autonomous application technologies. The document identifies opportunities in surface innovation, functional opportunities, renewable materials, and nature enhanced coatings, while addressing challenges like commoditization and the need for continuous innovation. By exploring technological, consumer, and regulatory trends, Coatings 15.0 offers a roadmap for achieving sustainable growth and competitive advantage in the evolving coatings industry.
