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Understanding and Achieving Digital Transformation

A five-step plan for successful, ongoing digital transformation
Paul Vragel
July 9, 2021
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Digital transformation involves a lot more than buying technology. It involves setting a clear direction on business objectives, understanding processes and identifying which data will help better run the business.
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Data Sharing in the Coatings Industry

Data Sharing in the Coatings Industry

Merit van der Lee Jennifer Linnane Dr. Ulf Stalmach
June 8, 2021
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In a digital world, with new consumer demands and a focus on sustainability, change is afoot. It’s time to work smarter and tap into digital tools where possible. In today’s uncertain environment, collaboration is vital.
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Monitoring Solvent Emissions to Ensure Compliance

Monitoring Solvent Emissions to Ensure Compliance

Stephane Canadas
May 21, 2021
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Flame Ionization Detectors (FIDs) are ideal for a variety of solvent emission monitoring applications.
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Understanding Data Logging

Terry Nagy
February 18, 2021
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This article will walk you through the basics of data logging technologies and what they can do for your business or organization.
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Toward Zero Automotive Paint Quality Issues

With Real-Time Viscosity Monitoring and Control
Manpreet Dash Dr. Joe Goodbread Dr. Sunil Kumar
November 12, 2020
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Automotive companies and coaters recognize the need to monitor viscosity, but making that measurement outside the laboratory has challenged process engineers and quality departments. Automated in-line viscosity measurement enables continuous monitoring of paint at the point of application.
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Seven Ways a Data Logger Can Save You Money

Seven Ways a Data Logger Can Save You Money

CAS DataLoggers
October 22, 2020
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Data Loggers are devices that record information by periodically taking measurements from external or internal sensors over an extended period of time, and are an ideal way to capture data by removing the need for personnel to spend time manually taking and recording measurements.
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Monitoring the Salt Bath Nitriding Process Using a Data Logger

Monitoring the Salt Bath Nitriding Process Using a Data Logger

CAS DataLoggers
September 23, 2020
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CAS DataLoggers supplied the industrial data logging solution to Northeast Coating Technologies (NCT) in Kennebunk, Maine. NCT is a surface treatment company specializing in Salt Bath Nitriding Melonite® Quench-Polish-Quench (QPQ), among other processes, to produce high-durability metal components including piston rods, axles and more.
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Transportable VOC Emissions Analyzer Submitted for QAL1 Certification

Transportable VOC Emissions Analyzer Submitted for QAL1 Certification

James Clements
September 17, 2020
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Signal Group has confirmed that the latest version of its portable FID analyzer, the 3010 MINIFID PURE, is being submitted to TÜV for QAL1 testing. This is a procedure to demonstrate that the instrument is suitable for its intended purpose, and meets required performance standards and the uncertainty allowances specified in EU Directives.
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Digital Color Management and Powder Coatings: What You Should Know

Digital Color Management and Powder Coatings: What You Should Know

Mike Tancini
September 8, 2020
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Utilizing digital color management in powder coatings eliminates data silos, ultimately resulting in faster, more-accurate matching. Digital color management gives manufacturers confidence in their color quality, knowing they have obtained it quickly and cost effectively.
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In the Dock with Selective Electroplating

In the Dock with Selective Electroplating

SIFCO Applied Surface Concepts (SIFCO ASC)
August 26, 2020
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In the shipbuilding industry, repairs are a constant and inevitable fact of marine life, resulting in costly downtime and loss of earnings. This article explains how shipyards can put key technologies in the dock which offer speed, portability and efficiency.
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