Nordson Industrial Coating Systems, a pioneer in finishing technology and equipment, understands manufacturers have an increasing need for robust solutions that accelerate continuous improvements along the value chain. That’s’ why Nordson is investing to lead the industry with next generation hardware, controls, digital solutions and value-added services.
It’s also why visitors to FABTECH® 2018 can expect to find solutions for their specific liquid and powder coating application needs in Nordson’s booth B5216, November 6-8 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.
“We are leveraging our strengths as an engineered solutions provider to help our customers harness technology to improve critical functions across the manufacturing value chain,” said Nordson executive vice president Stephen Lovass. “Nordson is known for its deep knowledge of customer applications, so it’s natural for us to extend that know-how to deliver advancements in performance and provide new tools for customer success.”
New Hardware and Liquid/UV Solutions
Many of the visitors to Nordson’s exhibit will get their first look at the newly released Encore nLighten™, 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 un-rated flashlights and other light sources that can create hazards for employees in a powder-spraying environment.
Nordson’s Liquid and UV capabilities have been a staple in the finishing market for more than 60 years, providing the industry with a true “coat-n-cure” solution. Nordson experts in the booth will discuss available solutions from single-component products to fully engineered system capabilities. Interactive kiosks will also showcase three liquid and UV coating scenarios and how Nordson’s products exceed in these environments. This includes a waterborne solvent, plural component, and UV coating scenario. Visitors can view rendered drawings from an isometric viewpoint to help better understand product features and benefits.
New Digital Solutions Platform, Mobile Parts App and more
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. Nordson’s new Digital Solutions Platform is central to the company’s vision for next generation products, solutions and services that give customers connectivity “anywhere, anytime”. With capabilities for product data, monitoring, maintenance and machine learning, Nordson can deliver more robust services and increased product functionality for customers.
The first major component launching under the platform is the company’s new Parts Ordering App (POA). Maintenance and engineering teams will have detailed access to replacement parts and image views through mobile smart devices such as a phone or tablet.
It’s why in addition to the POA, the newly expanded Nordson University in Amherst, Ohio 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 Nordson 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,” states 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,” sums up Lovass. “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, Michigan. 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.”
About Nordson Corporation
Nordson Corporation engineers, manufactures and markets differentiated products and systems used for the precision dispensing and processing of adhesives, coatings, polymers and plastics, sealants, biomaterials and other materials for fluid management, test and inspection, UV curing and plasma surface treatment. Founded in 1954, the company has sales and service operations in over 30 countries and serves a wide variety of consumer non-durable, durable and technology end markets including packaging, nonwovens, electronics, medical, appliances, energy, transportation, construction, and general product assembly and finishing.
As one of the world’s largest and most experienced global names in powder coating application technology, Nordson Industrial Coating Systems is trusted by the world’s leading manufacturers to deliver leading edge products to meet ever-evolving industry requirements.
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