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Are you working in the field of #large #area #PVD #coaters (#inline or #roll2roll) or developing cathode components for these coaters? Then I have a #MatSight case study for you to share - our Target Erosion App allows you to predict the racetrack shape (erosion groove) for various magnet arrays, pressures, powers, or cathode materials. What is more? You can do that at planar or rectangular cathodes at power levels which are typical for industrial coaters. Our early adopters have actually used this #simulation software to simulate 4-meter long glass coater🪟 cathodes ❗ . Below is a snapshot of target erosion in a dual magnetron in a roll2roll coater - I think you can guess which cathode is currently sputtering and which is positive 😉 - and we are looking at the erosion as well as the plasma distribution. How would this picture change with pressure? And with power? If you want to know, tune in to our launch event 🚀 for #MatSight by #PlasmaSolve on April 24. I will be giving away a bit of know how there, so should be time well spent 🎉 . The logistics of the event is here: https://matsight.com/. Kudos to Kryštof Mrózek for preparing this content.

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This week, HUBER+SUHNER broke ground on a new #POLATIS #OpticalCircuitSwitch (OCS) production site in Pisary, Poland. With a total area of around 3,000 m2, the new facility in Pisary is expected to be finished by the end of 2024. The new site will allow HUBER+SUHNER to capitalise on the growing opportunities and volume potential being presented by the hyperscale data center boom in artificial intelligence (AI) applications. Read more here: https://bit.ly/44m3gvx #POLATIS #opticalcircuitswitching #artificialintelligence #AI #opticalnetworking #datacenter #disaggregation #dcgrowth #fiberoptics #cybersecurity #testlab

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🚀 Exciting Workshop Recap! 🚀 We recently hosted a dynamic workshop, bringing together industry experts from our partners, including KHD Humboldt Wedag, Heidelberg Materials, VTT, ABB, Lhoist, ANDRITZ, Stora Enso, Sumitomo Electric, and Kanthal. This dedicated technical brainstorming session focused on exploring innovative ideas for electrification-centric plant setups. 🔍 Workshop Highlights: Focus: Evaluating various electrification methods for different industrial processes. Specialized Groups: Attendees were divided into three groups—cement, lime, and pulp & paper—to address sector-specific challenges and opportunities. 💡 Engaging Discussions: Participants engaged in in-depth discussions, shared valuable insights, and generated a plethora of innovative ideas. Each group rigorously assessed the potential of electrification, weighing its benefits and potential drawbacks. 🤝 Collaborative Environment: The workshop fostered a collaborative atmosphere, enabling a dynamic exchange of knowledge and perspectives. This synergy paved the way for groundbreaking solutions in plant electrification. 📊 Plenary Session: The event concluded with a plenary discussion where each group presented their findings. These presentations highlighted diverse approaches, advantages, and challenges associated with electrified processes in their respective fields. This final discussion not only synthesized the workshop’s insights but also set the stage for future collaborations and advancements in industrial electrification. A big thank you to all participants for their contributions! Together, we're driving the future of sustainable industrial processes. 🌍⚡ #IndustrialInnovation #Electrification #SustainableIndustry #WorkshopRecap #Innovation #Collaboration

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Frustrated with inconsistent coating results? 🤔  The BEVS Automatic Cupping Tester eliminates the guesswork with precise measurements and real-time video/image capture. 🔬    Unlock the secrets of your coating's performance and make data-driven decisions with ease. 📊  Your coatings deserve the best - get the BEVS Automatic Cupping Tester advantage today! #KhushbooScientific #BEVS #AutomaticCuppingTester #CoatingTesting #QualityControl #LabTesting #MaterialScience #CoatingPerformance #QualityAssurance

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Did you know how #lithium batteries are made?🔋🤔 Our partners SKZ – Das Kunststoff-Zentrum and NETZSCH Grinding & Dispersing Germany talk about it and dig deeper into the #slurry mixing process. Read the article and learn more on #batteries here: 👇💡 https://lnkd.in/d-2NZBaq #Energy #EnergyStorage #PowerUp #BATMACHINE

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The popularity of water-borne metal coatings continues to rise. But how do you know if they the right choice for your business? When evaluating various paint options for metal surfaces, it is crucial to consider your company's objectives, priorities, and existing circumstances. Although water-borne products are a wise choice for numerous companies, conducting thorough research before making an investment is essential. To assist you in determining whether water-borne metal coatings are suitable for your business, we have compiled a list of five questions that you should ask yourself. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dUkQxPJi

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We're elated to announce a significant advancement in environmental monitoring at Elementis Global's talc production plant in Finland! Using Sensmet's Micro-Discharge Optical Emission Spectroscopy (µDOES®), we trialed continuous metals monitoring and uncovered crucial insights. Here are some key highlights: 📠 Real-time Data: Captures nickel levels every 5 minutes, 24/7, revealing trends missed by traditional sampling. 🌧 Rainfall Correlation: Identified a direct link between rainfall and nickel concentrations, enabling more effective mitigation strategies. Why It Matters? Continuous monitoring delivers real-time insights, driving better decision-making and compliance with environmental standards. It’s a significant step forward in leveraging technology for enhanced environmental protection. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dB84_ccb Follow Sensmet Ltd here in LinkedIn to stay in the loop for how our µDOES® technology contributes to a more sustainable future! #TechInnovation #ContinuousMonitoring #EnvironmentalSustainability #WaterQuality #µDOES #Elementis #Sensmet #Sustainability #CleanTech

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We will be at the New England Coatings Society Spring Symposium at Cambrige, MA (Massachusetts) on May 23! Our colleague Jim Reader will present a paper about “Replacing Fluorine Based Additives in Coating Formulations”. Many coatings formulators have to find alternatives to fluorosurfactants, responding to potential or increased regulations. When seeking alternatives they need to consider all the potential effects that these additives can bring to a formulation and identify alternatives that can provide similar performances. This paper will compare different additive families and review how these additives or combinations of additives can be used to replace fluorosurfactants when needed. We are looking forward to see you in Cambridge! #coatings #inks #coatingsindustry #coatingstechnology #paintsandcoatings

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Södra to become the largest producer of kraft lignin in the world! 🌳🌲 As a step in the strategy of getting more out of every tree, Södra is now establishing a new business to become a world leader in the production of kraft lignin. Södra's production facility will be the first commercial facility in Sweden and the largest of its kind in the world. Kraft lignin can replace fossil materials in, among other things, glue, batteries, rubber, composites and form the basis for new biofuels and biostimulators. ”The forest is being called on for many things as society seeks to replace fossil-based materials. To succeed in that transition, sustainability and profitability need to go hand in hand and Södra’s kraft lignin investment is a good example of that. We will make more out of every tree and strengthen our profitability. This is a big investment for Södra and the green transition,” says Lotta Lyrå, CEO of Södra. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dbD_kmgi

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#NPE2024 might be over; however, we're excited to share the interview between our team and Sarah Kominek, of Plastics News, in regards to our new flame retardant (with a UL rating of F1 all colors) PBT. Click the link to learn more, and if you can't access the link, visit us at www.prlresins.com for more information! #plasticresins #injectionmolding #resins #CompoundingSuccess

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📅 Mark Your Calendars for a Greener Future! 🌱 TRENNSO-TECHNIK® is excited to remind you about the upcoming E-Waste World, Battery Recycling, and Metal Recycling Conference & Expo 2024. Join us on June 26-27 at Frankfurt Messe, Germany, for a deep dive into the latest advancements in recycling technologies. Explore Our Solutions Whether your focus is on electronic waste, batteries, or metals, TST’s technologies are designed to enhance recycling efficiency and sustainability. Visit us at Stand C100 to learn how our engineering solutions can transform your recycling operations and contribute to a more sustainable planet. Why Attend? ✅ Cutting-Edge Solutions: Witness the unveiling of our recycling technologies and understand how they can optimize your processes. ✅ Expert Insights: Gain valuable insights from our team of experts who are pioneering some of the most effective recycling methods in the industry. ✅ Networking Opportunities: Connect with key players and decision-makers in the recycling industry, fostering collaborations that drive forward global sustainability efforts. 🌍 Be part of the change and discover how TST leads towards a more sustainable and efficient future. Visit https://ewaste-expo.com/ for more details and to plan your visit. We look forward to seeing you there and exploring how, together, we can significantly impact the recycling landscape! #RecyclingTechnology #Sustainability #TST #EwasteWorld2024 #BatteryRecycling2024 #MetalRecyclingExpo

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UPCOMING WEBINAR: As more electronics are deployed into harsh environments, the well-established link between process residues and electrochemical migration (ECM) caused failures is forcing assemblers and their customers to re-examine modern cleaning processes. Thursday, July 25, 2024 @ 11 am PT. Register: https://hubs.ly/Q02GrCqZ0 This webinar will detail the relationship between clean assemblies and reliability and the reasons a historically successful no-clean process is measurably less successful on modern assemblies, especially when installed in harsh environments. Real-world examples from the automotive and communications space will be presented along with the solutions adopted by the manufacturers. Newly updated IPC cleanliness quantification standards will also be presented in order to answer the age-old question, “how clean is clean”. Presented by Mike Konrad, Founder and CEO of Aqueous Technologies and sponsored by Summit Interconnect.

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Every gas has its weakness…👇 We target it with precision! We are excited to introduce our state-of-the-art biogas plant equipment, now available through Faguri | Sustainable food solutions and Centriair partnership! As the official distributor in the Baltic region, we bring you precision air treatment solutions that set new standards in efficiency, sustainability, and performance, thus reinforcing our key values. Why choose odor-removal biogas plants? 🔹 Our solutions are created for key industrial applications and to fight targeted pollutants. From anaerobic or aerobic digestion to varying concentrations and humidity levels, our equipment is engineered to handle it all. 🔹 Biogas production comes with several potential odor challenges. Our proven technologies like the ColdOx system offer compact, efficient, and low-energy solutions, ensuring up to 98% odor reduction in various applications. 🔹 Our equipment is designed to save energy, space, and money. Real-time monitoring and optimization ensure that our solutions deliver the highest energy efficiency, the smallest footprint, and the lowest total cost of ownership. We believe that green can be budget-friendly! 🔹 Whether dealing with solid or liquid waste, our range of solutions addresses the diverse needs of biogas plants, ensuring cleaner air and fewer resources used. 🔹Our expertise spans various applications, with successful installations across Europe achieving remarkable results. For example, we’ve achieved over 95% odor reduction at the Bigadan biogas plant in Horsens, Denmark, and 97% odor reduction at the Bioconstruct plant in the UK through the ColdOx system installation. By incorporating our advanced air treatment solutions, you can significantly reduce environmental and health impacts, making your biogas plant operations cleaner, safer, and more efficient! 📩 Contact us today to learn how we can help optimize your biogas plant operations and contribute to a more sustainable future. #BiogasPlants #OdorRemoval #SustainableSolutions #Centriair #Faguri #ColdOx

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Additive manufacturing is not only production of discrete parts, it can also be a large scale industrial process. An example is ceramic tiles and sheets, factory door sales >$50B, jettable fluids (inks made from pigments and ground glasses and minerals) >100,000 tons PA and growing, just ask James Gill. The ceramic industry adopted the technology in order to survive, and that's usually what motivates innovation in larger organizations. The advent of AI/ML technologies (MaterialsZone and others) could be a turning point since inkjet generally is hugely multivariate and controlling for all those variables during development is a challenge. Streamlining R&D and making the process transparent could help management everywhere more comfortable adopting new digital additive technologies

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You are invited to the free live webinar, “Beyond the Bubbles: Fighting Foam in Coatings” on Thursday, July 25. Event presented ATA Scientific. The presence of foam can be detrimental to the application of a coating to any surface.   The basics of foam and what makes it bad for coatings. *How you can quickly detect the presence of foam in a coating prior to application, before it’s too late. *Typical processes for eliminating foam in coatings. *Methods that can be used to effectively test the efficiency of any anti-foaming additives in coatings. 🗓️ Date: Thursday, July 25, 2024  Time: 5 PM AEST 🎤 Presenter: Dr. Andrew Mellor (Application Market Manager, KRÜSS)  ⏳ Duration: Approx. 1 hour including a Q&A session Can't make it? Register anyway to receive a copy of the recording. https://bit.ly/3LiUZzR Paid partnership post.

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Check out our detailed explanation about our new SmartCoat Powered, SC Coating which is superior in Eliminating VOCs and Formaldehyde

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Orion S.A. advances sustainable manufacturing with new tire pyrolysis oil tanks at Polish plant: https://lnkd.in/dEK-eQsF #pyrolysis #tirerecycling #tyrerecycling #tyrerecovery #recoveredcarbonblack #carbonblack #recyclingbusiness #recycling #circulareconomy #sustainability #greenenergy #rubberrecycling

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Nuclear PPA! Vargön Alloys and Fortum have inked a 5-year deal for 0.4 TWh annual deliveries, beginning December 2024.    CO2-free power production is crucial for decarbonising industries and meeting climate goals. We're proud to support Vargön Alloys in securing sustainable energy and achieving its environmental targets. Read more below ⤵   #PPA #Nuclearpower #decarbonisation

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Teaming up for Net Zero! 💪 We’ve joined forces with ABB and Fluor Corporation to develop a standardized concept for the construction of our next Solid Oxide Electrolyzer Cell (SOEC) factory for production of green hydrogen. The factory will, subject to final investment decision, be located in Virginia, US. Our first electrolyzer manufacturing facility in Herning, Denmark is well underway and drawing from the experience gained in this project, the alliance would be able to build the next factory in the US more efficiently through a standardized concept. 🏭 “Green hydrogen is a critical component to reach net zero, and we need to scale electrolyzer capacity and production of green hydrogen a higher pace than what is happening today. Our SOEC technology for production of green hydrogen can deliver a substantial contribution to the hydrogen economy and with the alliance we can build our next SOEC factory more efficient and faster.” Kim Hedegaard, CEO Power-to-X at Topsoe. #LetsDecarbonize Read more:

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