Advanced Liquid and Powder Coating Systems

The Liquid and UV capabilities of from Nordson Industrial Coating Systems (Amherst, OH) have been a staple in the finishing market for more than 60 years, providing the industry with true “coat-n-cure” solutions ranging from single-component products to fully engineered system capabilities, including waterborne solvents, plural components and UV coatings. Their new Encore nLighten™ is a safety-approved accessory that instantly adds the power of an LED light to the already impressive capabilities of the Encore manual spray gun. nLighten reduces rework, decreases the material waste and eliminates the use of unrated flashlights and other light sources that can create hazards for employees in a powder-spraying environment.

Essential in manufacturers’ demands for higher performance is the ability to connect products and process equipment data using Internet of Things/Industry 4.0 standards. The new Digital Solutions Platform is central to Nordson’s vision for next generation products, systems and services that give users connectivity “anywhere, anytime” through capabilities for product data, monitoring, maintenance and machine learning that can deliver more robust services and increased product functionality for customers. The first major component launching under the platform is the new Parts Ordering App (POA), where maintenance and engineering teams have detailed access to replacement parts and image views through mobile smart devices, such as a phone or tablet.

In addition to the POA, the newly expanded Nordson University in Amherst is using machine data to structure industry-leading education, testing and development services for customers, their engineering teams and their workforce. This will be achieved through hands-on training, simulated advanced factory environments, skill-building in preventative maintenance and troubleshooting, and advanced analytics to improve quality, process optimization and accelerated new product development. Nordson University is a two-day workshop that allows customers to learn the fundamentals of powder coating while receiving hands-on experience with powder coating machinery. “Our lab and training capabilities have set us apart from our competitors in the industry,” states senior sales manager Greg Dawson. “Customers get the opportunity to test our technology prior to making a purchase, and get a personalized, hands-on experience in our lab where we help them optimize their powder coating process.”

“What is unique about the new Nordson University,” adds executive vice president Stephen Lovass, “is the equipment labs that are placed outside the classroom doors. The booths, ovens and conveyors are conveniently right there, making it ideal for customers’ new product development work. Workforce training and retention is a big challenge for customers in a tight U.S. labor market. That’s why, as an American manufacturer, we’ve invested millions in new development labs and technology demonstration centers here in Amherst, as well as in Wixom, MI. Customers can more effectively teach and retain the next generation of skilled workers. It’s what will differentiate them. With the vision of integrating smart solutions into our equipment, we will be there with our customers every step of the way and into the future.”

Nordson Corporation, 300 Nordson Drive, Amherst, OH 44001, 440-985-4000, Fax: 440-985-1102, www.nordson.com.