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Articles Tagged with ''automation''

Industrial technology concept. Factory automation. Smart factory. INDUSTRY 4.0

Data, AI and the Future of the Coatings Industry

Steps Toward a Smart Paint Factory
Ralph J. Woerheide
November 12, 2024
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Industry decision makers are overwhelmed by promises of AI’s potential in areas like R&D, production and quality control. Discussions should focus on outcomes rather than hype.



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Stellantis to Double Capacity with New Turnkey Paint Shop

October 21, 2024
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The new plant aims to serve as a model for energy optimization while significantly increasing production capacity for battery-powered vehicles and hybrid models.



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AI and the Future of Sustainable Manufacturing

Katie Brenneman
September 30, 2024
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AI enhances sustainable manufacturing in smart factories by optimizing processes, improving product design and ensuring compliance while reducing environmental impact.



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When is it Worth Investing in Paint Line Automation?

Cetec
August 25, 2024
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Embracing an automatic electrostatic powder coating line is not just a change, it's a strategic move that can unlock numerous benefits. 



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Case Study: Quality Defects Eliminated, Productivity Tripled

ystral
August 5, 2024
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By using modern mixing and dispersing technology, and centrally controlled peripheral devices with automated feeding and dosing of powder and liquid components, a Norwegian anti-fouling coatings manufacturer successfully tripled its production capacity at its new site, while keeping its staff levels the same.


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Automatic Powder Coating of Front Loaders

J. Wagner GmbH
July 15, 2024
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One manufacturer of agricultural machinery reduced manual labor by 80%, and increased production capacity by 40% with cutting-edge 3D-coating-application technology. 


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The RadTech UV+EB Sustainability Awards.

Sustainability and Regulations Rule

Kristin Johansson
June 14, 2024
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It has been a busy show season, with PCI recently returning from the American Coatings Show (ACS) in Indianapolis, the RadTech 2024 UV+EB Conference in Orlando, and CPCA’s Canadian Coatings Conference in Montreal. All three events were energetic, and introduced great new information and technology for the coatings industry.


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Data is the Currency; Sharing is the Deal

Kristin Johansson
May 10, 2024
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The Keynote Address at the FOCUS conference addressed the need for data sharing for AI to reach its full potential.


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The Powder Coatings Industry

The Powder Coatings Industry in 2024

Chirag Tripathi Atul Yadav Aditya Misuria
March 5, 2024
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Discover 2024’s advancements in powder coating technology, including new formulations, application techniques, and expanded applications across diverse industries.

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Robotic Spray Process Applies Conductive Coating and Contributes to Sustainability Efforts

February 29, 2024
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Tech Etch has designed and developed a robotic spray-coating process used to apply conductive carbon and graphite coatings to battery current collectors, fuel cells, thin-metal cathode grids used in implantable pacemaker batteries, and other energy storage devices that require low-resistance coatings.


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