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Episode 21: Interviews From SUR/FIN 2022

Conversations from the trade show floor on the finishing community’s response to increased hexavalent chrome and PFAS fume suppressant regulations.

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Video Podcast: The Role of Finishing in the General Supply Chain

Maria Lamorey of PPG’s Industrial Coatings division discusses the role of coatings play in today’s supply chain.

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AkzoNobel Set to Acquire Wheel Liquid Coatings Business

The acquisition of German-based Lankwitzer Lackfabrik GmbH is set to close before the end of 2022.

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Electroplating

Nanostructured Zinc Nickel Solution Targets Oil & Gas Industries

Coating system for oil and gas industries designed to replace cadmium, PTFE and ceramic-metallic coatings.

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Polynt Group Expands to North American Market

The Polynt Group’s expansion into the North American coatings market will reportedly be fully effective by 2023.

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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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education

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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Powder Coating

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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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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