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FABTECH 2024 Heads to Orlando

CCAI’s FINISHING Pavilion and Conference continues to grow at FABTECH, offering insights and innovations covering all aspects of industrial surface finishing.

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Parts Cleaning

Education Bringing Cleaning to Machining

Debuting new speakers and cleaning technology content during this half-day workshop co-located with IMTS 2024.

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Avoiding Powder Coating Defects on TGIC-Free Metallic

ChemQuest’s Kevin Biller shares how to omit pinholes and voids when powder coating. 

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Parts Cleaning

Insights into Wastewater System Components

Wastewater treatment systems require much thought when piecing together an effective process. Choosing the right equipment and understanding maintenance, lifespan and chemical impact is critical. 

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automotive

Creating the Right Lab Environment for ISO 16232 Analysis

When a new product is required to meet a minimum level of “clean” on a consistent basis, your existing quality lab environment may not be sufficient in its current state. Find out how to create the best test lab for these applications.

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management

The Disconnected American Worker

Virtual meetings and the ability to work remotely have created new flexibility in how we work, but at what cost?

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Powder Coating

Reducing Hardness for Polyester Resin

ChemQuest’s Kevin Biller answers the question of how to reduce hardness on a polyester resin for powder coating. 

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How Do You AI?

Artificial intelligence tools can help finishing businesses function better. Here are some suggestions on where to start.

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AI-Powered Robotic Solutions Support High-Mix Finishing

AI startup offers automation innovations for high-mix, high-variability, manual surface finishing applications.

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Electroplating

Choosing Electroless Nickel Plating Chemistry

A plater’s approach to deciding which EN chemistry is the best choice. 

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photo finish

Highlights from SUR/FIN 2024

The finishing industry's largest trade show and technical conference featured a keynote address from Air Force engineer Chad Hogan on aerospace coatings research.

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Parts Cleaning

A ‘Clean’ Agenda Offers Unique Presentations in Chicago

The 2024 Parts Cleaning Conference, co-located with the International Manufacturing Technology Show, includes presentations by several speakers who are new to the conference and topics that have not been covered in past editions of this event.   

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