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The Coatings division of BASF is a global expert in the development, production and marketing of innovative and sustainable automotive OEM and refinish coatings, decorative paints as well as applied surface treatments for metal, plastic and glass substrates in a wide range of industries. This portfolio is supplemented by “Beyond Paint Solutions”, which enable new applications with innovative surfaces. We create advanced performance solutions and drive performance, design and new applications to meet our partners’ needs all over the world. BASF shares skills, knowledge and resources of interdisciplinary and global teams for the benefit of customers by operating a collaborative network of sites in Europe, North America, South America and Asia Pacific. In 2023, the Coatings division achieved global sales of about €4.4 billion.  

Solutions beyond your imagination – Coatings by BASF. For more information about the Coatings division of BASF and its products, visit www.basf-coatings.com. 

Links to Company website: www.basf-coatings.com

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Safety-Kleen, a Clean Harbors company, continues to redefine the way the world looks at re-refined base oils. As the largest producer of re-refined Group II+ base oils in North America, we deliver an unparalleled combination of Reliability, Quality, and Sustainability with our KLEEN+ base oils. In addition to being the largest collector of used motor oil, we are also the premier environmental services provider in North America and have been for over 40 years. The depth of our product range, services and expertise are unmatched, and that’s why many in the Automotive, Heavy Duty and Industrial sectors turn to Safety-Kleen.  

Safety-Kleen operates 9 re-refineries, including the largest re-refinery in the world, to produce high-quality KLEEN+ base oils. Our proprietary process leverages used oil as a renewable resource, resulting in performance equal to or exceeding that of finished lubricants derived from virgin crude. Using KLEEN+ base oils means less reliance on natural resources and lowering your carbon footprint. Lubricants formulated with KLEEN+ deliver industry leading quality and performance while supporting the sustainability efforts of our customers and key partners.

Website: www.safety-kleen.com/kleenplus

Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/company/safety-kleen/about/

Since 1965, Columbus Industries has remained a leader in air filtration by being an innovative manufacturer of best-in-class, high-performance products. Today, CI’s manufacturing footprint is strategically positioned to supply premiere filtration products the world over.

Columbus Industries offers a full arsenal of filtration solutions, including expanded paper paint overspray collectors, as well as standard pleated, high-efficiency mini-pleated, leading edge gas-phase activated carbon, synthetic media, and multi-pocket filters. CI’s commitment to innovation drives an ever-evolving catalog of performance engineered filtration solutions.

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Intertek is the industry leader, with employees in 1,000 locations in over 100 countries. Whether your business is local or global, we can help to ensure that your products meet quality, health, environmental, safety, and social accountability standards for virtually any market around the world.

• Company website : https://www.intertek.com/
• LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/intertek-business-assurance/

Gravity is the carbon and energy management platform built to drive business impact. Focused on the manufacturing industry, Gravity helps energy-intense businesses with complex supply chains automate carbon and ESG data collection, meet reporting obligations with ease, and execute energy efficiency projects that reduce emissions and impact their bottom line. 

website: www.gravityclimate.com

linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/gravityclimate 

As a specialist for innovative lighting technology OLIGO surface controls develop visual and digital inspection systems for scientifically precise color-matching and surface control measurements. These systems allow durable and repetitious accuracy, hence quality management, leading to a noticeable increase in quality standards within the production process. Thousands of our systems in use throughout the world. We are one of the leading international supplier of optical quality control systems. 

All you need is the correct lighting technology to make visible defaults in shape, structure and consistency of product surfaces. Our surface controls optics capable of detecting even the most inconspicuous faults are available in a range of models for various surfaces and properties – for polymers, tin, aluminium, painted surfaces, glass or film, mat or high-gloss. 

Measuring and inspection applications made by OLIGO surface controls help to discover deviations in quality at an early stage, thus minimizing the follow-up costs and ensuring market penetration. 

The newest Technology from Oligo surface controls and TÜV Rheinland: 

Fully automated surface inspection supported by artificial intelligence 

The adomea scanner is redefining the possible in terms of automotive quality control and is setting new standards in the field of surface inspection. The adomea scanner based on artificial intelligence (AI) is being implemented within production processes for the fully automated inspection of car body surfaces. 

Essentially, the adomea scanner is an LED tunnel consisting of a large number of individually controllable LEDs. These LEDs generate light patterns in different colors, which are reflected by the surface of the vehicle. The tunnel is equipped with 20 high-resolution cameras. During the scanning process – which takes just 45 seconds – the adomea scanner captures precise measurement signals which it uses to analyze the car body surface. Supported by artificial intelligence (AI), the scanner is then able to automatically detect, classify, and assess any damage. 

The automated assessment of the information obtained by the scan can be generated in various ways. Surface defects can be displayed as a 3D model or clearly summarized in the form of a final report. 

Overall, the adomea scanner provides innovative quality control with a high degree of automation. It allows measurements to be taken quickly and can also be trained to identify specific types of damage. Further, those using the scanner can define their own threshold values. These are the values above which damage will be recorded and assessed. This allows potential defects to be detected early on and helps eliminate production faults. 

In contrast to conventional systems, the adomea scanner not only uses high-resolution images, but combines these with the information from color images, surface reflectivity, and surface curvature to produce a uniquely detailed assessment using artificial intelligence (AI). 

Thus, a perfect lighting technology combined with intelligent control systems contributes to optimizing production quality. 

For years, Graco has been an expert in fluid handling equipment. With customer and innovation centers worldwide, we have been at the forefront of research and development of various application solutions in industries such as automotive and eMobility.

Our expertise in core spraying and dispense technologies, including supply pumps, metering systems, and spraying or dispense valves, will help you improve operational efficiency and product quality.

Whether you’re gearing up to roll EVs off the assembly line, streamlining your automotive production or electrifying your factory floor, Graco is here to supply advanced, customized products and solutions that give you the confidence to spray, move and apply your most demanding materials.

• Webpage: www.graco.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/graco/mycompany/verification/