Many people like to read and spend time learning, researching and following current events. There are many sources of information and opportunities for learning from all over the world. It can be an interesting exercise to try to keep up on world affairs. Anyone who follows the news can testify to the fact that it can be depressing. Issues such as fewer manufacturing jobs, inflation, corporate greed, political double-dealing, war and environmental disaster are often in the headlines.

Automatic self-adjusting system requires no program selection by an operator. OTC automatically self-adjusts the cycle times to the weight of the combustible and non-combustible load, eliminating over and under processing.

Six Sigma Often I hear people in our plant talking about Sigma Six paint controls. All I know about Six Sigma is that supposedly it will greatly help our paint

ITW Gema is a manufacturer of electrostatic spray application equipment and recovery systems used to apply powder coatings in a variety of markets. Its web site is a great resource

Raabe Corp. is the #1 manufacturer of custom matched touch-up paint and a leading provider of private label aerosol and liquid filling services. Visit our web site to learn more

Series 81, Thermo-Z is designed to recover heat from energy consuming processes up to 1,400°F. Energy can be recovered and used for process makeup air, plant or office heating, or

CFM A15 compressed-air vacuum is made to safely collect toxic and nuisance materials, including ultra-fine powders, dust, and debris, without electricity. The compact vacuum is ideal for metalworking, automotive, woodworking,

The sixth volume in the technical booklet series, Coating Concepts, is available. The 16-page booklet provides formulators with detailed study findings and performance data on a range of ultraviolet (UV)-cure

Nozzle extensions have been designed to reach out-of-the-way places, and to fit virtually every application, from fine-line finishing to overglazes. If an extension length is not already available, a nozzle

The Coatings Research Institute (CRI) of Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Mich., is seeking technical papers to be considered for presentation at the Smart Coatings 2006 Symposium, which is slated for Feb. 15-17, 2006, at the Grosvenor Resort, Orlando, Fla.