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Innovation...a Strange Bird
A few weeks ago, I encountered an article in the Wall Street Journal about a new invention that seeks to revolutionize the poultry industry, specifically the way that chickens are “wrangled.” Just to give you a little bit of background, the article states that currently, about 95% of all chickens are herded manually.
Read MoreIt’s a Family Affair
Joanne Marozza is the NAMF President, but that is only one facet of this busy woman's life...
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Building a Custom Rack
A rack is a rack is a rack. Not so at Cornerstone Rack and Tooling, where each rack is specifically designed and engineered for its application...
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Putting Coatings to the Test
A comparison of two effective approaches to accelerated weathering and light stability testing...
Read MoreReality Check: Small Town Appeal
For my story, “Mining for Efficiency,” I traveled to Garner, Iowa, a small town populated by just over 3,000 people.
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Application Variables for Powder Coating Systems
Introduction Despite the effect of several years of worldwide economic slowdown, the powder coating industry continues to grow in North America with an average annual rate (in pounds produced) of 12 to 15 percent.
Read MoreMulti-Color Finishes
Question: Way, way back, about 30+ years, I remember that there was a coating that when sprayed resulted in a “multicolor” spatter finish.
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Mining for Efficiency
Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. develops service vehicles and material handling systems for a variety of industries. Recently, IMT made some changes to its paint booth filtration system that resulted in a cost savings of 68%. Here's how the company pulled it off...
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Basics of Power Brush Selection
Tips on how to choose the right brush for the right application...
Read MoreReality Check: It's the (Fuel) Economy, Stupid
Last month, the Environmental Protection Agency reported that the average fuel economy of the nation’s cars and trucks had reached a 22-year low.
Read MorePart III Mechanical Finishing: A Review and New Technologies
Part III covers factors that need to be considered when discussing media and compounds...
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