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Industry 4.0 Digital Platform Transforms Thermal Spray Equipment
The Metco IIoT digital platform enables connectivity of thermal spray systems within an Industry 4.0 platform for a smart thermal spray factory. The digital solution helps users understand the production process through data analysis and monitoring in real time as well as improve it based on this information. This enables simpler, faster, and more efficient operation of machines and production systems, thus reducing scrap rate and increasing throughput. The digital platform also consolidates process-related machine data from one or more systems on a central platform. Therefore, raw data for further analysis (e.g., in the case of quality problems) are available at any time without having to physically access one or more machines. The real-time status is displayed regardless of the number of spray systems/locations or geographic location, allowing users to quickly identify errors, optimize systems and processes, and achieve reliable repeatable results. Its data analysis capabilities make it possible to detect downtime; compare machines, even locations; track quality-related indicators; and more. Depending on customer requirements, data can be stored locally or in the platform’s Cloud Service for historical analysis and quality control. The product is currently available for the MultiCoatTM, MultiCoat Pro, and UniCoatProTM thermal spray controllers, with plans for expansion to other systems.
Oerlikon Metco
oerlikon.com/metco/en
Plasma Nozzle Treats Components or Surfaces at High-Process Speeds
The PFW100 open-air-plasma nozzle treats flat components or surfaces at high-process speeds and, at the same time, over a large width. It is particularly suitable for the pretreatment of heat-sensitive materials, such as thin plastic films, or textile products, such as synthetic nonwovens. It can also be used for the surface cleaning of glass or metal. The nozzle performs uniform pretreatment over a width of 100 mm (3.937 in.) per plasma nozzle at relative speeds of up to 200 m/min (7.874 in./min). The treatment width can be flexibly varied via the modular arrangement of several nozzles.
Plasmatreat
plasmatreat.com
(847) 783-0622
Thermal Spray Coatings Market Slated to Be Worth $14.3 Billion by 2028
According to Thermal Spray Coatings Market by Materials (Ceramics and Metals & Alloys), Process (Combustion Flame and Electrical), End-Use Industry (Aerospace, Automotive, Healthcare, Agriculture, Energy & Power and Electronics) and Region — Global Forecast to 2028, the thermal spray coatings market is projected to grow from $10.4 to $14.3 billion at a compound annual growth rate of 6.5% from 2023 to 2028. The increasing industrialization across various sectors, such as automotive, aerospace, energy, and healthcare, is a significant driver for the market. The report states North America is the largest region in the market due to the increasing use of thermal spray coatings in various countries, which are driving the need for thermal spray coatings in the region. The region also has multiple service providers, which hold significant market share in the industry. For example, the area is home to prominent aerospace manufacturers, and thermal spray coatings are extensively used in aircraft engines, turbine components, aerospace structures, and other critical parts. Additionally, the demand for lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and high-performance coatings in this industry fuels the growth of the thermal spray coatings market.
MarketsandMarkets
marketsandmarkets.com / (888) 600-6441