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Electro-codeposition of MCrAlY Coatings for Advanced Gas Turbine Applications - 2nd Quarterly Research Report

In this quarter, focus was on planned research on the effect of current density and powder density on CrAlY(Ta) particle incorporation in electro-codeposited Ni-CrAlY(Ta) composite coatings. 

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Electrocoating

Ecoat Boot Camp Is Sept. 11-12 in Mississippi

The event will include a tour of Systems Electrocoating’s facility in Jackson, Mississippi, as well as a copy of the textbook Electrocoating: A Guidebook for Finishers.

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Startup Anodizer Will Create New Jobs in Northern Indiana

Northern Indiana Anodize says it plans to invest $6.9 million in its first location in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and create as many as 48 new jobs by the end of 2021.

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Liquid Coating

Navy Developing Coating to Reduce Ship Fuel, Energy Costs

It can repel water, oil, alcohol and even peanut butter, and it might save the U.S. Navy millions of dollars in ship fuel costs, reduce the amount of energy that vessels consume and improve operational efficiency.

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Electroplating

SWD Begins $3M Expansion

With this 26,000-square-foot addition, SWD projects growth of 15 percent in year-over-year sales and expects to create between 12 and 15 new positions. The project is expected to be finished by November.

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Powder Coating

Gardner Intelligence's Michael Guckes on Aerospace Economic Trends and Outlook

The economist says that, as air traffic increases, the aerospace manufacturing industry can look forward to similar growth.

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economics

IFCS Presents: Cybersecurity and an Unpredictable Economy

Is your company positioned to defend a cyberattack? How about a sudden economic downturn? If the answer to either of these questions is no, the organizers of ITPS/IFCS say they have two must-attend sessions for you.

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Electro-codeposition of MCrAlY Coatings for Advanced Gas Turbine Applications - 1st Quarterly Research Report

This first year of work involves the effect of operating parameters on the CrAlY particle incorporation in the coating.

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Innovative Applications of Electroplating and PVD for New Material Solutions - The 54th William Blum Lecture

The following is Dr. Per Møller’s William Blum Memorial Lecture at SUR/FIN 2018, in Cleveland, Ohio on June 4, 2018, with commentary by NASF Technical Editor James H. Lindsay.  It covers a variety of projects involved with surface finishing applications, including sustainable energy.  Due to Dr. Møller’s serious illness, he was unable to make the journey to SUR/FIN.  In his stead, his longtime professional colleague, Dr. Lars Pleth Nielsen, of the Danish Technological Institute (DTI), presented the lecture. 

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Safety Considerations for Industrial Paint/Powder Storage

Paint, powders and other chemicals used in the finishing industry can pose serious health and safety risks when not stored properly. Here are some tips for safe material storage. 

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Liquid Coating

Mobility, Human Needs Inspire BASF Automotive Color Trends

As innovations such as artificial intelligence, autonomous driving and robotic industrialization take hold, the return to the human element becomes increasingly important, the company says. Designers at its BASF Coatings division translated these observations into a collection of 65 colors for automotive surfaces.

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IFCS Presents: “Driving Consistent Performance Excellence”

Dr. Amber Selking will share insights from the field of human performance psychology during the International ThermProcess Summit (ITPS) and International Finishing & Coatings Summit (IFCS) taking place later this month in Atlanta, Georgia.

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