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Glass Bead Blasting as Plating Pretreatment
What are the best practices for using blasting in preparation for plating? Angelo Magrone of Bales Metal Surface Solutions discusses the ins and outs of glass bead blasting.
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United Grinding, Titans of CNC Offer Free Online Education
The Grinding Academy will offer free online courses to teach and train the next generation of machinists.
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Outgassing and Powder Coating Defects
Having trouble with bubbles forming during curing? Verney Denerville of TIGER Drylac discusses proper outgassing procedures.
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CCAI FEF Announces 2022 Scholarship Recipients
Each year since 1992, CCAI has awarded scholarship money to students enrolled in programs that could lead to a career in coatings and finishing.
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Fernweh Group to Acquire Majority Stake of AZZ Segment
The transaction is expected to close before the end of 2022, whereby Fernweh will own 60% of the AIS JV and AZZ will own 40%.
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ABB Launches Connected Paint Atomizer, Compact Robot
ABB’s new Ability Connected Atomizer provides an environmentally friendly turnkey solution for increasing uptime and ensuring zero quality defects. In addition, ABB’s IRB 5510 robot is aimed at small workpiece painting, flaming treatment and opener applications.
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Automated Electroplating Systems
Simultaneous engineering reduces energy and resource consumption.
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DeWys Metal Solutions Restructures Leadership Team
Chris Hawkins and Christina Smith have been promoted to the role of chief operating officer and chief revenue officer, respectively.
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AkzoNobel Installs New Production Line In Chinese Facility
The line is expected to boost the site’s capacity for supplying more sustainable, water-based texture paints.
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AkzoNobel to Appoint New CEO Later This Year
Gregoire Poux-Guillaume will become the company’s new CEO on November 1, 2022.
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