Corrosion has long been seen as an unavoidable cost of doing business, but a new global study reveals it’s fast becoming one of manufacturing&rs...

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The Sherwin-Williams Co. announced that its board of directors has elected Benjamin E. Meisenzahl to serve as the company's next chief financial offic...

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Frank Lowe, a manufacturer of custom packaging and protective solutions, has added Dwight Squires to its team as the new sales representative for its ...

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BASF announced that Jolen Stein, senior director, People Services at BASF’s Verbund site in Geismar, La., has been named as one of 12 outstandin...

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Powder coating has long been a craft shaped by experience. Operators learn the
quirks of guns, reciprocators, and electrostatics the hard way. When things go
wrong, the instinct is quite often the same: spray a little more powder and hope for
the best. CoatingAI’s Blueprint OS challenges that approach by blending physicsbased
modeling with adaptive machine learning, so powder lines behave like
precision engineered systems.

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artificial intelligence, powder booth, machine learning

In today’s powder coating operations, quality assurance is as critical as production.
Whether it’s finishing automotive parts, architectural components, or OEM products,
coating professionals need to demonstrate consistent coating thickness, proper
surface preparation, and controlled application conditions. Traditionally, this meant
inspectors with basic gages, clip boards, and hours of manual data entry. While the
methods served their purpose, they were often slow, fragmented, and prone to
human error.

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Powder Coating, inspection, coating thickness, surface prep

In the world of industrial finishing and coating, the demand for quality and efficiency
never stops. The products we use every day don’t achieve their flawless finishes by
accident—it takes hard work, precision, and skilled craftsmanship. Today, as
manufacturers strive to maintain that craftsmanship amid labor and production
pressures, automation is stepping in as a powerful ally.

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Powder Coating, robots, cobots, automation

Universal Powder Coat Inc. spearheaded the restoration of two pair of gold lion statues circa 1872 that stand in front of the Rockingham Hotel in Portsmouth, NH. The project involved producing an aluminum-containing filler (there were no high temperature fillers available at the time of conservation), replacement of corroded connection tabs and hardware, a new epoxy powder primer, powder coatings and a clearcoat. The job aimed at prolonging the life of the statues without obscuring their original artisan value. 

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restoration, high temperature

In powder coating operations, keeping parts moving smoothly through high- temperature environments isn't just a nice-to-have, it's essential. Conveyor systems, ovens, and moving components demand effective lubrication to prevent wear and ensure reliable production. However, oil and grease-based lubricants can present challenges that negatively impact a quality powder coat.

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The coatings industry has always been rooted in relationships. Customers return, and recommend others, because they trust you to deliver on quality, timelines, and service. But in today’s marketplace, competition is fierce, resources are stretched, and buyers expect faster, more personalized communication than ever before.

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