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3M's Robotic Paint Repair System Receives Innovation Award

The 3M Finesse-It Robotic Paint Repair System repairs paint defects on automobiles coming off the assembly line using data from an advanced vision system.

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AkzoNobel Launches Microsite to Support Powder Coatings

The microsite is designed to guide users through the selection process of AkzoNobel’s Resicoat powder coating lineup.

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Pall Corporation to Open New Facility in Singapore

The new facility will primarily produce lithography and wet-etch filtration, purification and separation solutions that will help meet the high demand for advanced node solutions.

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The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers Announces New President

Ryan Evans, PhD, will serve as the principal executive officer of the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers and as chairman of its board of directors.

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Liquid Coating

Unique Coating Reduces Friction of Sliding Ceramic, Metallic, and Polymer Components

An extremely thin, hard diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating decreases the coefficient of friction (COF) of components to nearly zero, while increasing wear resistance.

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economics

Finishing Activity: ‘Slow and steady…’ Generally Describes April

April index stayed about the same at 59.6 (slowing down just two-thirds of a point vs. March)  

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Ask The Expert

Filter Press Troubleshooting and Optimization

Zachary Beckman of Haviland Enterprises Inc. discusses proper filter press maintenance for optimization of wastewater treatment systems.

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Parts Cleaning

Acid+ Wastewater Research Project Receives Grant

The Acid+ Digestion project is an applied research study to optimize acid gas digestion and test a novel process to benefit wastewater treatment and downstream waterways.

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Parts Cleaning

Modular, Automated Immersion Cleaning System

Cleaning Technologies Group’s RBS Modular System is a dedicated inline process that reportedly includes a wash, rinse, ultrasonic wash, ultrasonic rinse, heated blow off and a final vacuum drying system.

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Rotational Viscometer Offers Precise Measurement Results

BYK-Gardner GmbH’s Byko-Visc RT line can measure viscosity from a near water-like, very high viscosity to even the most viscous epoxies, sealants and pastes.

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