Chris Pasion

Chris Pasion Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining

Scholarships for Students in Finishing-Focused Programs

The CCAI is offering a number of scholarships for students enrolled in technical college programs or four-year degree programs in areas such as engineering, chemistry, polymer science and more.

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Electrocoating

Virtual Courses on Polymers and Coatings

The Coatings Research Institute at Eastern Michigan University is offering a series of instructional courses that cover the basics of paints and coatings, coating formulations, waterborne coatings, as well as the fundamentals of resins and polymers.

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MicroCare Hires Regional Sales Manager for Eastern Mexico

Manuel Gonzalez will support MicroCare’s distributors and customers in the Eastern Mexico region from Monterrey to Mexico City.

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PPG Expands Powder Coating Business Through Acquisition

Upon completion, PPG’s acquisition of Arsonsisi’s powder coating business will enable PPG to expand its powder coatings offering in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region.

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Updated Blast Cabinet Designed to Eliminate Forklift Damage

Titan Abrasive Systems’ blast cabinet features new lifting bars that are slid into the structural steel frame before lifting the cabinet, which gives the forklift a secure hold and keeps the tines away from the vulnerable cone.

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MOCAP Releases Plugs for Split Hydraulic Flanges

MOCAP’s SHF series of plugs is designed to protect the port, flange surface and bolt holes from damage and debris during transit, handling and storage.

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sustainability

Axalta Commits to Reducing Emissions 50% by 2030

The company has also made 10 new sustainability commitments for 2030, including a commitment to produce sustainability benefits from 80% of Axalta's new product developments.

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Powder Coating

Golden-Colored Powder Coatings to Protect Metal Surfaces

Polychem Coatings’ Gold Standard collection of powder coatings comprises a selection of nine shades of gold that are said to deliver tough, durable protection to metal surfaces.

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Liquid Coating

Comprehensive Coatings Guide for Construction Industry

Cortec Corporation has released an online coatings guide that gives an introduction to Cortec Micro-Corrosion Inhibiting Coatings Technology. It also includes information on how and where to apply the coatings.

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sustainability

Package Finishing Solutions for Manufacturing Megatrends

Sustainable solutions for plastic metallization and electronic component finishing applications.

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Electroplating

MacDermid Enthone Acquires HSO Herbert Schmidt

HSO Herbert Schmidt GmbH & Co. KG. develops and manufactures highly specialized chemicals for the surface finishing industry, specializing in the field of plating on plastics and sustainable plating technologies.

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Two Tank Cleaning System in a Compact Footprint

German Machine Tools of America now offers BvL’s Niagara MO cleaning system, a two tank machine that comes equipped with a flood spray cleaning system and revolving wheel technology.

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