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Automotive design

More Efficient Liquid Coating of Hydraulic Cylinders Thanks to Electrostatics

A mechanical engineering company that produces hydraulic cylinders recently automated parts of its coatings process. Up until now, surface coating of the cylinders, crucial for robust corrosion protection, was done manually. The company invested approximately 4 million euros in the construction of a new production hall, including an innovative liquid coating system with application, dosing and mixing technology. Read article

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How Can Digital Transformation Help Reduce Unplanned Downtime?

Unplanned downtime causes significant losses to a company. With an estimated price tag of $50 billion annually, there is a serious effort that, rightfully, goes into preventing unscheduled failures. Digital transformation can open the gates to unprecedented reductions in unplanned downtime. Read article

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HMG Paints Assists with Iconic Aston Martin Conservation

Ecurie Bertelli, the pre-war Aston Martin specialist, and HMG Paints, a U.K.-based independent paint manufacturer, combined their market-leading knowledge for a project conserving a 1934 Aston Martin MKII. HMG Paints developed a special stabilizing and sealing solution that seals the worn paintwork and prevents further degradation. Read article

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Four Key Components of Robotic Paint Booth Design

The payoffs could be substantial if you’re thinking about designing a robotic paint booth for use in the automotive manufacturing sector. Adding robots into the workflow could lead to greater efficiency, better overall quality, and more. This technology can also increase a facility’s scalability, which is good news if an automaker struggles with frequent demand fluctuations. Read article

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