The performance of coatings for medical instruments and devices encompasses a very unique technology space. Not only do they have to protect and beautify

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If you close your eyes and think of a hospital environment you may recall the scent of cleaning agents, scenes of doctors and nurses dressed in personal protective equipment rushing

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Coating for the medical industry requires a level of precision and data collection that many powder coaters don’t have to worry about. But when your parts are used

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Outgassing defects in powder coatings can be an unexpected and sporadic menace that seemingly appear out of nowhere. Finding a fix can be elusive unless you understand the root causes of outgassing.

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Are you considering becoming a PCI Certified coater? Not sure if you are ready for an auditor to review your powder coating equipment and procedures? 

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Robotic coating has been a well-understood component of automotive paint and other mass manufacturing processes, but specific to powder coating and as applied to a variety of circumstances, robots have seen rare adoption in the space.

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Nick LaVigne, plant manager, describes Monti Inc. as a “one-stop shop” for manufacturing. The company, founded in Cincinnati in 1971, offers fabrication, machining, and welding services primarily geared toward the electrical industry.

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COVID-19 put the brakes on our industry last March and April when many states opted to enact a shutdown to quell the spread of the novel coronavirus. Production was curtailed, labs were reduced to 50% or fewer employees, and most office workers grabbed their laptops and headed home to set up shop. Fortunately, we have seen a rebound since then. 

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Shelley Verdun is the first to admit she likes a challenge. It’s a big part of who she is, quite frankly something she’s proud of, and rightfully so. No doubt her childhood is chock full of conquered challenges, but it’s Shelley’s journey to a career in powder coatings that serves as an inspiration for those just starting out, perhaps even more so to those already in the industry considering taking on a completely new role.

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When Allison Lee of Boise-based Coatings Plus became an owner of a powder powder coating business, she didn’t have a background in the powder coating industry. She did have tenacity, a positive attitude, and adventurous spirit. Eight years later, her adventure has just begun.

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