MMS Blog
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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