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economics

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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management

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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research

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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sustainability

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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automotive

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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education

Arlington Plating Receives ISO 9001:2015 Certification

The company completed the registration process to the quality management system with zero infractions.

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IFCS Panel Offers OEM Perspective on Finishing Industry

The International ThermProcess Summit (ITPS) and International Finishing & Coatings Summit (IFCS) will feature presentations and panel discussions designed to give participants a glimpse into OEM perspectives on manufacturing today, and for the future.

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Liquid Coating

Preview the International Finishing and Coating Summit

Watch Products Finishing Publisher Todd Luciano talk with Anne Goyer, executive director of the Chemical Coaters Association International (CCAI) about the International Finishing and Coating Summit (IFCS), to be held July 30–August 1.

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Powder Coating

Diamond Vogel Unveils New Brand Identity

The redesign includes a modernized and simplified update to the company’s iconic windmill logo, and a new look and feel to its branded communications and signage.

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Electroplating

Sifco ASC Modernizes R&D Lab

Originally built in 1992, this is the first major renovation to the site, designed to give research engineers a spacious, practical and durable facility in which to conduct R&D work for the company’s selective brush plating solutions.

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