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

Global trade hit a record $33 trillion in 2024. According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), much of this growth was ...

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You have questions, we have answers. In each issue of PCT, our extensive network of powder coating experts provides information to help you with your ...

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IntelliFinishing has been a PCI member for fifteen years, and I’ve been involved for seven. Our reasons for joining—and staying—are ...

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It is easy to take water for granted, especially if it comes out of the tap. We don’t think twice about using it to cook, wash our dishes or our clothes, take a shower, or brush our teeth. For that matter, the older population reading this article might remember when we drank from the garden hose when we were younger. The water source we use at home is often fine for our needs, but that same water can have a negative impact on our powder coating processes.

We might get our water from the local municipality (city water), or we might get our water from a well (well water) and we use it and don’t give it a second thought. Until that is, we have a problem.

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IntelliFinishing smart controls are a key feature that sets us apart, enhancing flexibility, efficiency, and customization in our powder coating and l...

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When it comes to powder coating, success begins long before powder ever meets metal. The durability, adhesion, and performance of a powder-coated fini...

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In 2024, Sika introduced its first product designed specifically for the powder coating industry, SikaSeal®-330, opening the door to new markets a...

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You have questions, we have answers. In each issue of PCT, our extensive network of powder coating experts provides information to help you with your ...

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