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Multi-Functional Coating Test Instruments Operate Like “Swiss Army Knives”

With greater flexibility than limited traditional equipment, modern analytical instruments can ensure reliable coating performance by measuring critical characteristics like friction, peel, wear, and scratch resistance.

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Business Card Doubles as a Wet Film Thickness Gauge

The customizable card can be used to measure wet film thickness.

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Brighton Science and Hubbard-Hall Partner on Data-Driven Cleaning Program

Infinity Surface Cleaning Program offers data-driven approach to preparing surfaces for bonding, adhesion and coating.

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Reflectance Benchtop Spectrophotometers Deliver Measurement Precision

The Ci7830 and Ci7630 reflectance benchtop spectrophotometers provide manufacturers a precise, affordable way to check for color consistency and quality across the supply chain.

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Bowman Selects Global Product Manager

Jeff Korpus has been selected as the global product manager at Bowman.

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Handheld Device Receives Software Update for Noncontact Coating Thickness Measurement

Swiss-based coating provider AG is releasing a software update for its advanced thermal optics handheld device, the Coatmaster Flex.

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XRF Service Provider Earns ISO 17034 Accreditation

Eastern Applied Research accreditations have recently expanded with the inclusion of coverage for ISO 17034.

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Helmee Opens US Facility in Georgia

The subsidiary expands CSD surface inspection solution sales and support to its North American customers.

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Updated Aluminum Finishes Documents Suite

AAMA 2063, 2064 and 2065 have been updated to help users make informed decisions about the types of aluminum finishes they need for their projects.

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Smart Modeling and Simulation of Electroplating Systems for Real-Time Monitoring of Chemical, Water and Energy Consumption (NASF Summer Research Grant)

An AESF Foundation summer research grant provided an excellent opportunity for a PhD student to learn how to use chemical engineering fundamentals to scientifically characterize an electroplating process through integrated dynamic modeling and simulation, and how to develop digital twin (DT)-based virtual plant that can be of any process configuration.  This is a critical step for the investigation of new technology development for smart and sustainable manufacturing in the surface finishing industry.

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