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      <![CDATA[Archived issues of Finishing Today magazine from 2002-2008.]]>
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      <title>New Antireflective Coating Increases PV Conversion Efficiency - Posted 7/20/08</title>
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        <![CDATA[XeroCoat, Inc., a pioneering Silicon Valley startup, has entered the solar energy market with a high-performing antireflective coating for solar energy systems. Applicable across all solar energy technologies, the antireflective]]>
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      <guid>http://www.pcimag.com/articles/95784</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 06:50:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.pcimag.com/articles/95784-new-antireflective-coating-increases-pv-conversion-efficiency-posted-7-20-08</link>
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      <title>Inspection and Deposition Tools Improve Solar Panel Manufacturing - Posted 7/20/08</title>
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        <![CDATA[NexTech Solutions, Inc. and FAS Holdings Group, LLC, jointly doing business as "NexTechFAS," have developed two new products for use in the manufacture of solar panels. The PVScan, an automated optical inspection (AOI) tool, and the PVAdvantage, an extrusion deposition (ED) tool, are designed to decrease the costs and improve production yields in the manufacture of photovoltaic (solar) products.   ]]>
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      <guid>http://www.pcimag.com/articles/95786</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 06:37:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.pcimag.com/articles/95786-inspection-and-deposition-tools-improve-solar-panel-manufacturing-posted-7-20-08</link>
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      <title>Portable Polymer Powder Coating Shows Promise in Oil Field - Posted 7/20/08</title>
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        <![CDATA[Tests of Xiom Corp.'s portable polymer powder coating technology at Tengiz, one of the world's richest oil fields, have shown positive results. Tengiz is being developed by TengizChevroil, a joint]]>
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      <guid>http://www.pcimag.com/articles/95785</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 06:27:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.pcimag.com/articles/95785-portable-polymer-powder-coating-shows-promise-in-oil-field-posted-7-20-08</link>
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      <title>Greening the CARC System</title>
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        <![CDATA[Continued innovations in materials and formulations are improving the performance of CARC systems while reducing their environmental impact.             ]]>
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      <guid>http://www.pcimag.com/articles/95780</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:36:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.pcimag.com/articles/95780-greening-the-carc-system</link>
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      <title>Xiom Expands Coating Line - Posted 7/18/08</title>
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        <![CDATA[Xiom Corp., developer and manufacturer of a portable polymer powder coating spray system, has introduced four new coatings for use with its system. The coatings are all environmentally friendly and designed to protect structures against the elements.  ]]>
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      <guid>http://www.pcimag.com/articles/95779</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.pcimag.com/articles/95779-xiom-expands-coating-line-posted-7-18-08</link>
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      <title>Hardide Enters Chrome Replacement Test Program with Airbus - Posted 7/18/08</title>
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        <![CDATA[Hardide Coatings Ltd., which has developed a tungsten carbide-based coating for chrome replacement programs, has embarked on a three-year coatings approval test program with Airbus. The technology is also being]]>
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      <guid>http://www.pcimag.com/articles/95778</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:16:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.pcimag.com/articles/95778-hardide-enters-chrome-replacement-test-program-with-airbus-posted-7-18-08</link>
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      <title>A Meter-Mix Solution for 3K CARCs</title>
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        <![CDATA[How can you accurately a mix and meter a three-component (3K) water-based CARC primer and Type I topcoat? An electronic meter-mix system designed specifically for 3K waterborne CARCs is helping one military vehicle manufacturer meet quality and environmental requirements.                  ]]>
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      <guid>http://www.pcimag.com/articles/95772</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.pcimag.com/articles/95772-a-meter-mix-solution-for-3k-carcs</link>
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      <title>Automated Camouflage</title>
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        <![CDATA[An estimated 95 to 99% of all military ground vehicles are spray painted manually. Painting military vehicles using automated robotic systems can save millions of dollars, improve quality, protect workers and open up the most problematic bottleneck defense contractors face, thereby allowing them to get vehicles to the soldiers as quickly as possible. 
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      <guid>http://www.pcimag.com/articles/95774</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:47:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.pcimag.com/articles/95774-automated-camouflage</link>
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      <title>AN FT ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: RadTech 2008: Advances in UV &amp; EB</title>
      <author>pmillsoh@aol.com (Paul Mills)</author>
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        <![CDATA[More than 2,200 attendees gathered in Chicago&#8217;s McCormick Place to learn about advances in UV and EB raw materials, formulations, equipment and processing, both from the RadTech 2008 technical program and from the 116 suppliers on the exhibit floor. This article presents some of the highlights of the event. 
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      <guid>http://www.pcimag.com/articles/95773</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:35:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.pcimag.com/articles/95773-an-ft-online-exclusive-radtech-2008-advances-in-uv-eb</link>
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      <title>Advances in Robotic Finishing</title>
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        <![CDATA[Think you can&#8217;t afford robots? Think again. Today&#8217;s flexible, high-performance paint robots can quickly pay for themselves through material and labor savings. 
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      <guid>http://www.pcimag.com/articles/95771</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:13:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.pcimag.com/articles/95771-advances-in-robotic-finishing</link>
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      <title>FINISHING VIEWPOINT: Talking Lean</title>
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        <![CDATA[While Lean was certainly a high-profile topic at the ECOAT 2008 conference held in May in Indianapolis, my takeaway was that many attendees aren&#8217;t practicing this manufacturing philosophy. 
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      <guid>http://www.pcimag.com/articles/95776</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:02:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.pcimag.com/articles/95776-finishing-viewpoint-talking-lean</link>
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      <title>AN FT ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Learning to Speak Robotese</title>
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        <![CDATA[Man-machine interfaces have been slow to develop in the paint shop. Paint lines are still dominated by old fashioned knobs and buttons. Even the paint robot is a device that people go to school to learn to operate. Now one small Cleveland firm is helping to improve that with a product that allows paint operators to do tricks with robots and their tools without knowing much robot programming at all.  ]]>
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      <guid>http://www.pcimag.com/articles/95781</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:02:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.pcimag.com/articles/95781-an-ft-online-exclusive-learning-to-speak-robotese</link>
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      <title>Eco-Friendly Stripping</title>
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        <![CDATA[An eco-friendly chemical stripping solution has allowed Filtech, Inc., a manufacturer/finisher of automotive oil and air filters based in Findlay, OH,  to improve rack stripping and powder coating rework.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.pcimag.com/articles/95775</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:04:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.pcimag.com/articles/95775-eco-friendly-stripping</link>
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      <title>From Architect to End User: Powder Coating Specifications</title>
      <author>mwcravens@aol.com (Michael Cravens)</author>
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        <![CDATA[If an architectural finish fails, everyone involved in the project risks liability if clear specifications aren&#8217;t provided and followed. This article details the ins and outs of specifying powder coating finishes for building applications.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.pcimag.com/articles/95783</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:50:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.pcimag.com/articles/95783-from-architect-to-end-user-powder-coating-specifications</link>
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      <title>Cadmium Plating Alternatives</title>
      <author>mahmoodfarooqi@aldoaco.com (Mahmood Farooqi Ph.D.)</author>
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        <![CDATA[While it has not been possible to phase out cadmium deposits completely in the aerospace, marine and nuclear industries, researchers have developed less toxic, noncyanide cadmium plating systems. New zinc-alloy systems and post-treatment processes also hold promise as a means to reduce cadmium plating without compromising on performance.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.pcimag.com/articles/95782</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:22:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.pcimag.com/articles/95782-cadmium-plating-alternatives</link>
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      <title>Twin Cities CCAI to Host 2009 Paint and Powder Coating Expo - Posted 6/24/08</title>
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        <![CDATA[The Twin Cities Chapter of Chemical Coaters Association International (CCAI) and the Minnesota Technical Assistance Program (MnTAP) at the University of Minnesota will host the 7th Minnesota Paint and Powder Coating Expo on Thursday, March 19, 2009, at Century College in White Bear Lake, Minnesota (near St. Paul). 
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      <guid>http://www.pcimag.com/articles/95734</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:52:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.pcimag.com/articles/95734-twin-cities-ccai-to-host-2009-paint-and-powder-coating-expo-posted-6-24-08</link>
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      <title>SSCT Issues Call for Papers for 2009 Conference - Posted 6/24/08</title>
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        <![CDATA[The Southern Society of Coatings Technology (SSCT) has issued a call for papers for its 2009 Annual Meeting &amp; Technical Conference, March 15-18 at The King &amp; Prince Beach &amp; Golf Resort in St. Simons Island, GA. The emphasis of the 2009 SSCT Technical Conference is to further promote &#8220;green&#8221; technology, and the theme of the meeting is &#8220;On the Seas of Green Formulating.&#8221; 
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      <guid>http://www.pcimag.com/articles/95732</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:49:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.pcimag.com/articles/95732-ssct-issues-call-for-papers-for-2009-conference-posted-6-24-08</link>
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      <title>Solar Reflective Paint Keeps Buildings Cool - Posted 6/24/08</title>
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        <![CDATA[Flurospar&#174; SR coating from The Valspar Corp. is an enhanced solar reflective paint for the aluminum extrusion and wall panel market. The spray-applied, factory-cured coating reportedly reduces the amount of energy used to cool buildings without limiting color choice.   ]]>
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      <guid>http://www.pcimag.com/articles/95765</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:43:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.pcimag.com/articles/95765-solar-reflective-paint-keeps-buildings-cool-posted-6-24-08</link>
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      <title>Universal Ovens Reduce Worker Requirements - Posted 6/24/08</title>
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        <![CDATA[No. 1001 comprises two electrically-heated, 500&#186;F (~260&#186;C) universal ovens from Grieve, specially modified for simultaneous operation with reduced movement by one worker in the performance of general heat processing operations.    ]]>
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      <guid>http://www.pcimag.com/articles/95764</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:34:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.pcimag.com/articles/95764-universal-ovens-reduce-worker-requirements-posted-6-24-08</link>
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      <title>Doug Kirkner Named Sales Manager for International Paint - Posted 6/24/08</title>
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        <![CDATA[International Paint LLC, a division of AkzoNobel, has hired Doug Kirkner to serve as high value infrastructure/fire protection engineering sales manager throughout the Northeastern U.S.    ]]>
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      <guid>http://www.pcimag.com/articles/95763</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:31:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.pcimag.com/articles/95763-doug-kirkner-named-sales-manager-for-international-paint-posted-6-24-08</link>
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      <title>Metal Recovery System Allows Recycling of Recovered Nickel - Posted 6/24/08</title>
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        <![CDATA[General Metal Finishing has purchased its third Controlled Atmosphere Separation Technology (CAST) system from ThermoEnergy Corp.&#8217;s subsidiary, CASTion Corp., to recover metals from wastewater. 
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      <guid>http://www.pcimag.com/articles/95777</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:28:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.pcimag.com/articles/95777-metal-recovery-system-allows-recycling-of-recovered-nickel-posted-6-24-08</link>
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      <title>Becker Industrie Establishes Subsidiary in UAE - Posted 6/24/08</title>
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        <![CDATA[Becker Industrie has expanded its business by setting up a subsidiary in the state of Ras Al Khaimah (in the U.A.E.). The company's goal is to obtain 30% market share in the Middle East market within three years and to become the market leader there as well.   ]]>
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      <guid>http://www.pcimag.com/articles/95745</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.pcimag.com/articles/95745-becker-industrie-establishes-subsidiary-in-uae-posted-6-24-08</link>
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      <title>ABB Robotics Continues "Robotics on the Move" Tour - Posted 6/24/08</title>
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        <![CDATA[ABB Robotics is continuing the &#8220;Robotics on the Move &#8211; Partnership in Productivity Tour,&#8221; a mobile tour that spans across North America and reaches manufacturing facilities, as well as schools and universities. Designed to connect with manufacturers and students, the tour encompasses both demonstrations and interactive activities, specifically focusing on robotics technology and trends. &#8220;   ]]>
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      <guid>http://www.pcimag.com/articles/95738</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:22:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.pcimag.com/articles/95738-abb-robotics-continues-robotics-on-the-move-tour-posted-6-24-08</link>
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      <title>Col-Met Spray Booths Expands Distribution into Mexico - Posted 6/24/08</title>
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        <![CDATA[Col-Met Spray Booths has continued expanding its reach into Mexico and select Latin American countries. The company has a presence at several tradeshows this summer to further solidify its efforts and to look for new distributors to add to its team.   ]]>
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      <guid>http://www.pcimag.com/articles/95736</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:14:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.pcimag.com/articles/95736-col-met-spray-booths-expands-distribution-into-mexico-posted-6-24-08</link>
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      <title>DuPont Automotive OEM Coatings Named GM Supplier of the Year - Posted 6/24/08</title>
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        <![CDATA[General Motors (GM) recently presented a 2007 Supplier of the Year award to DuPont Automotive OEM Coatings, which provides coatings to major automotive manufacturers globally.   ]]>
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      <guid>http://www.pcimag.com/articles/95737</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:12:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.pcimag.com/articles/95737-dupont-automotive-oem-coatings-named-gm-supplier-of-the-year-posted-6-24-08</link>
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      <title>Automotive Parts Coating Promises Increased Fuel Efficiency - Posted 6/24/08</title>
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        <![CDATA[NorthStar Power Engineering, the Chinese distributor for Industrial Nanotech, Inc., has begun working with a major Asian automotive manufacturer to trial the company&#8217;s patented NanoBoost&#8482; automotive parts coating for heat control and increased fuel efficiency.   ]]>
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      <guid>http://www.pcimag.com/articles/95735</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:09:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.pcimag.com/articles/95735-automotive-parts-coating-promises-increased-fuel-efficiency-posted-6-24-08</link>
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      <title>Conversion Coating Expected to Cut GM's Process Costs - Posted 6/24/08</title>
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        <![CDATA[General Motors Corp. (GM) and Henkel have joined forces to launch the first global, full-production trial of Henkel's new conversion coating process, TecTalis, at GM's manufacturing facility in Sao Jose Dos Campos, Brazil.    ]]>
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      <guid>http://www.pcimag.com/articles/95733</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:06:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.pcimag.com/articles/95733-conversion-coating-expected-to-cut-gm-s-process-costs-posted-6-24-08</link>
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      <title>John Flatley to Present Keynote at SMF Conference - Posted 6/24/08</title>
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        <![CDATA[John Flatley, executive director of the National Association for Surface Finishing, will present the keynote address during the 2008 Southern Metal Finishing Conference, September 14-16 in Charleston, SC. During his presentation, Flatley will discuss priority issues impacting the metal finishing industry and the role the NASF is taking to address them.    ]]>
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      <guid>http://www.pcimag.com/articles/95729</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:47:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.pcimag.com/articles/95729-john-flatley-to-present-keynote-at-smf-conference-posted-6-24-08</link>
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      <title>New Robot Withstands VHP Environments - Posted 6/23/08</title>
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        <![CDATA[The new STERICLEAN robot from St&#228;ubli was developed for use in barrier isolator systems used in aseptic processes in the pharmaceutical, life sciences and medical device industries.        ]]>
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      <guid>http://www.pcimag.com/articles/94250</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:12:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.pcimag.com/articles/94250-new-robot-withstands-vhp-environments-posted-6-23-08</link>
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      <title>Alliance Creates Global Supply of Automotive Interior Coatings - Posted 6/19/08</title>
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        <![CDATA[Automotive Coatings World Alliance (ACWA), a new alliance formed by OHASHI Chemical in Japan, M&#196;DER Group in Europe and SPRAYLAT Corp. in the U.S., aims to create a global supply and service chain for automotive interior coatings to all car companies and their main suppliers.    ]]>
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      <guid>http://www.pcimag.com/articles/95731</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:43:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.pcimag.com/articles/95731-alliance-creates-global-supply-of-automotive-interior-coatings-posted-6-19-08</link>
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