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12 Accent Colors That Make a Statement

Create a Stir with Bold, Head-Turning Hues
Behr
August 24, 2023
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These accent colors still get clicks. Are they timeless, or have trends moved on? See which Behr picks might still make a statement in home design today.




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Seven Ways a CMMS Helps Boost Manufacturing Productivity

Even with Budget Cuts
Lindsey Walker
June 12, 2023
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A well-configured computerized maintenance management system that is engineered to streamline maintenance activities from start to finish makes it much easier to achieve maintenance goals with speed, accuracy, and efficiency.


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Low-Performing Websites Keep Industrial Brands from Earning a Bigger Share of a Shrinking Market

Kim D. Kolarik
May 5, 2023
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Based on a DBS Interactive study that audited several hundred manufacturer websites using Google’s Lighthouse tool, the vast majority of websites for B2B manufacturing companies don’t meet the latest best practice criteria for technical performance and user experience.


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Sustainability ABCs and Energy-Curable Technology

Cara Bommarito
April 7, 2023
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Sustainability is about continuous improvement. The sustainability ABCs of energy-curable technology are impactful and, most importantly, quantifiable. 


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Topcoat - What is Your Reason for Being?

Ryan Crowe
March 10, 2023
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Measuring the effectiveness of corrosion coatings is achievable. These coatings protect the substrate from stains and scratches and make them easier to clean, but how is that measured, and against what benchmark?


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How Technology Has Improved Health and Safety in the Manufacturing Industry

Johann Cillers
February 9, 2023
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Virtual reality, augmented reality, AI, robots and digitalization are some of the technological advances being used to help improve health and safety in the manufacturing industry. 


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Buying a pH Data Logger: Three Important Factors to Consider

Common Issues and Recommended Solutions
CAS DataLoggers
December 15, 2022
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pH Measurement is very common in industrial processes, plating, wastewater treatment, and environmental monitoring. Using a data logger to record pH provides information on long-term trends and the impact of various factors along with providing information for quality control, compliance reporting, and alarming. However, to capture accurate measurements there are three important considerations that can directly affect measurement accuracy.


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Eight Ways Manufacturing Businesses Can Reduce their Carbon Footprint in 2023

Catryna Jackson
November 10, 2022
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With the goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, businesses across the United States have started to identify ways to improve and remove carbon emissions for a successful de-carbonization transformation. In this article, eight ways to use the right technology and machinery are explored and identified.


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How to Ensure OSHA Standards Are Being Implemented on Your Production Floor

Eric Whitley
October 5, 2022
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The health and safety of workers are among the top priorities for HR and plant managers. While the intent and purpose of focusing on safety are undeniable, it can pose a challenge for manufacturing and production services. Read five tips to ensure OSHA standards are being implemented and applied to your production floor.


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White Walls, Green Impact: Understanding the Connection Between Wall Color and Energy Reduction

Chemours technical experts quantify how interior wall color can impact both emissions and energy costs
Dr. Michael Diebold Steven De Backer Michael Milone
September 2, 2022
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Chemours technical experts quantify how interior wall color can impact both emissions and energy costs.



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