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Valence Wichita Receives Processing Approvals for Military Aircraft
Obtaining these new approvals further expands Valence’s ability to support all Lockheed Martin sub-tier supplier partners in the Central United States from the its central-region locations in Wichita, Kansas and Grove, Oklahoma.
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AI-Powered Fault Detection for Paint Shops
The latest software tool from Dürr’s DXQanalyze product family can detect whether a fault is a one-time or systematic issue. Data from recognized patterns can identify the process step responsible for the fault.
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NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #123: Electrochemical Manufacturing for Energy Applications - 1st Quarterly Report
For 2022, NASF-AESF Foundation Research Board has selected a project on electrodeposition toward developing low-cost and scalable manufacturing processes for hydrogen fuel cells and electrolysis cells for clean transportation and distributed power applications. This report introduces the project and outlines the work to be undertaken.
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Two-Component Paint System for Agricultural, Construction Equipment
HMG Paints' CFB 2K System is said to deliver a great finish for both OEMs and refinishes due to the excellent flow properties of CFB 2K Topcoat.
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Uyemura Appoints New National Sales Manager
Troy McNulty will manage sales teams across the U.S. and Canada for the company’s general metal finishing and printed circuit/semiconductor business sectors.
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Cortec Offers Alternative to Sandblasting for Rusty Surfaces
CorrVerter Rust Converter Primer simplifies rusty surface prep.
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Online Repair Calculator for Vehicle Refinishing
AkzoNobel’s tool identifies the carbon levels associated with the painting and drying process — including the energy consumed — and is linked directly to the vehicle refinishing products being used.
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Register Now for NASF's Airline & Aerospace Finishing Course
The course provides attendees with a broad range of information related to metal finishing operations that are common in the airline/aerospace industry.
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Non-PFAS Wetting Agents for Decorative Chromium(VI) Plating
This article is based on a presentation given at NASF SUR/FIN 2022, in Rosemont, Illinois, in Session 6, Responses to PFAS / PFOA. It follows the case study of three facilities’ conversion from PFAS-containing wetting agents to non-PFAS equivalents, eliminating PFAS and moving forward with a smaller and more sustainable environmental footprint. The journey of conversion from PFAS-containing wetting agents in both chromic-sulfuric etch and hexavalent decorative plating tanks can be complicated and winding due to deep rooted standard industry practices, as well as state and federal regulations. Outlined here is a clear course of action that led to eliminating PFAS from the facilities’ wetting agent strategies.
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ChemQuest Launches New Website With Coating Resources
The company’s new website contains information about its training programs and a library with market reports, editorial, white papers, videos, podcasts and presentations.
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