Data Logger Helps Industrial Ovens Cut Energy Costs
Industrial Physics' encourages customers in the industrial coatings sphere to consider the energy saving properties of its oven logger kits.
#sustainability #curing
NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #121: Development of a Sustainability Metrics System and a Technical Solution Method for Sustainable Metal Finishing - 10th Quarterly Report
This NASF-AESF Foundation research project report covers the tenth quarter of project work (July-September 2022) at Wayne State University in Detroit. This report period covered the development of a significantly enhanced sustainability performance improvement methodology, which (i) allows the evaluation of any number of technology candidates, and (ii) identifies optimal solution(s) through assessing the combined benefits obtained by adopting multiple technologies under various design, manufacturing, cost and technical constraints. The methodology was successfully tested using the data from the five plating facilities.
#nasf #sustainability
EPA Creates New Environmental Justice and Civil Rights Office
EPA formally announced the creation of its new Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights. The office is expected to have 200 EPA employees and could have a significant impact on facility permits.
#sustainability #regulation
Thin-film Process Recognized for Sustainability Contributions
The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment is recognizing Henkel for its Pallumina thin-film process.
#sustainability #automotive
AkzoNobel Partners With Electric Vehicle Maker for Refinishing Purposes
AkzoNobel is partnering with electric vehicle manufacturer BYD, becoming the company's global refinishing partner.
#sustainability #automotive
Trends in Industrial Coatings
The benefits of new technologies in the industrial coatings market.
#Industry 4.0 #sustainability
Waterborne Conductive Primer, Adhesion Promoter Shows Sustainable Approach
Sustainable primer shows potential for appplication in automobile and wood industries.
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U.S. Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument on WOTUS
Stakeholders looking to Supreme Court for much-needed clarity on the definition of waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act.
#nasf #regulation #sustainability
NASF Releases October 2022 Policy Update
The National Association for Surface Finishing has released a Policy Update, summarizing some of the pertinent regulatory developments and new announcements from the month of October.
#nasf #regulation #sustainability
BASF Receives PEP Environmental Stewardship Award
This award honors BASF for its stewardship and aims to inspire more businesses to be environmentally conscious and responsible.
#construction #sustainability #automotive
Arkema Aims to Improve Recycling of Powder Coatings
Arkema joins a consortium of companies pledged to exploring the recyclability of postconsumer PET plastics.
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Episode 24: An Interview With Keith Jacobs, CEO, ElectraMet
Keith Jacobs, CEO of wastewater solutions provider ElectraMet, discusses the company’s approach and the latest sustainability trends for wastewater treatment.
#pollution control #sustainability
Dürr Wins PACE Award
The EcoPaintJet Pro from Dürr brings innovation and sustainability to the automotive industry, helping automobile manufacturers reach critical environmental goals while still delivering precision.
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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.
#sustainability #nasf #measurement-testing
Five Trends in Surface Finishing
You’re at IMTS because you’re interested in moving your business forward. No matter what role you fill in the manufacturing process chain, it’s important to consider how your parts will be finished. Here are five trends in surface finishing.
#additive-manufacturing #sustainability
Powder Coatings Brand Supports Major Sustainability Push
Interpon partners with British brand ESSE as the company moves from enamel processes to powder coatings for its electric-powered cookers.
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AkzoNobel Rebrands and Revitalizes Interpon
AkzoNobel invites businesses to 'join the powder revolution' with its rebranding of its Interpon brand.
#sustainability
PPG Earns R&D 100 Awards for Antimicrobial, Antiviral Paints
The award-winning coatings from PPG continuously kill viruses and bacteria, including the virus responsible for COVID-19.
#medical #sustainability
NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #121: Development of a Sustainability Metrics System and a Technical Solution Method for Sustainable Metal Finishing - 9th Quarterly Report
This NASF-AESF Foundation research project report covers the ninth quarter of project work (April June 2022) at Wayne State University in Detroit. The major activities in this report period are: (1) refinement of the sustainability assessment method for technology evaluation with case studies, (2) development of a journal paper and one conference paper, and (3) a presentation at NASF SUR/FIN 2022 in Rosemont, Illinois.
#nasf #surfin #sustainability
NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #121: Development of a Sustainability Metrics System and a Technical Solution Method for Sustainable Metal Finishing - 8th Quarterly Report
This NASF-AESF Foundation research project report covers the eighth quarter of project work (January-March 2022) at Wayne State University in Detroit. The major activities in this report period are: (1) the development of a sustainability assessment method for technology evaluation with case studies, and (2) a continuous development of a software tool for sustainability assessment.
#sustainability #nasf #measurement-testing