Auto Body Paint Shop of the Future Aims to Improve Production Agility
Geico Taikisha will implement Dassault Systèmes’ DELMIA applications as the manufacturing execution system of its Smart Paintshop aimed at improving production efficiency in auto body painting.
#automotive
CCAI Announces Finishing Tip Tuesday Video Series
The Chemical Coaters Association International (CCAI) has launched a new video series offering tips on a wide variety of finishing-related topics.
Elcometer Promotes Tracy Salt
Salt named product manager responsible for management and introduction of the company’s range of products.
#management
Hemco UniFlo Hoods Capture Fumes
Hoods constructed of chemical-resistant, flame-retardant, nonsparking composite resin materials.
Using Alternatives in Pretreatment Baths for Degreasing
Effective cleaning at low, even ambient temperatures, is possible, says Atotech’s Brandon Lloyd, and creates a safer work environment and reduces energy demands.
#asktheexpert #energy
Axalta Adds Tufcote Epoxy Primer to Industrial Coatings Line
Tufcote 3.0 has quick, 30-minute recoat window for wet-on-wet topcoat applications.
A Conversation with Brad Andreae, Therma-Tron-X
As the owner of Therma-Tron-X, Brad Andreae has a lot of things on his mind, but you might find him at the lunch hour in the break room playing cards with his employees.
Finishing Index Gains Due to Broad Activity Expansion
The Finishing Index is 47.5 as the ongoing slump in business conditions is not universal to the finishing industry. Firms with more than 250 employees have reported expanding conditions since June.
#economics
Sherwin Williams to Build New Global HQs, R&D Center
Preliminary plans call for Sherwin-Williams to invest a minimum of $600 million to build both facilities.
ATI Orbital Sander Designed for Robotic Surface Prep
The compliance force is adjustable to accommodate a variety of applications.