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🌟 Precision Fair 2024: A Resounding Success! 🌟 Last week, we exhibited at the Precision Fair 2024 in 's-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands. Despite it being our debut at this renowned event, we couldn’t have asked for a more positive response! This participation reflects our ongoing efforts to strengthen our presence in the High Purity & Optics (HPO) market. A key highlight was the introduction of DUALENE™ HPS to the Dutch market – our modified alcohol solution designed for high purity cleaning of metal parts. Many of the visitors we engaged with were key decision makers who had shown a particular interest in our specialized solvent and aqueous-based cleaner portfolio. They were especially keen to explore our tailored cleaning processes to help them meet stringent specifications of leading Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in the semiconductor industry. We’re also grateful for the opportunity to present at the Expert Forum on the topic “Advantages of Solvents in High-Purity Cleaning Applications”. In our colleague’s Stefan Lukowski 陆方 insightful talk, Stefan explained how solvents can enable effective, cost-efficient, and sustainable cleaning, supported by a practical customer case with Vedos Verspanende Techniek B.V. The event was an excellent platform for networking, with strong attendance and engaging discussions throughout. We’re truly grateful to all the visitors who stopped by our booth and attended our presentation. Your feedback and enthusiasm inspire us to push boundaries further! Overall, Precision Fair 2024 was a resounding success for us. We’re eager to build on the success of this event and look forward to returning to 's-Hertogenbosch next year! #PrecisionFair2024 #HighPurityCleaning #Semiconductormanufacturing #PrecisionOptics

🚀 The countdown is ON! In just one week, we’ll be at the Precision Fair, taking place on 13-14 November in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands! This premier trade fair for high and ultra-precision technology will be our debut, and we’re excited to be there! Why Visit Us? Come discover our full-service portfolio and tailored solutions for high-purity and precision optics cleaning. Our optimized cleaning processes are designed to meet your exact requirements, including critical specifications of leading OEMs in the semiconductor business. Highlight You Won't Want to Miss: 📅 Presentation by our expert Stefan Lukowski 陆方 🕒 Topic: Advantages of Solvents in High-Purity Cleaning Applications 📍 When: November 13, 15:45 – 16:10, Dome Hall 3 Stefan will delve into the benefits of using solvents for effective, cost-efficient, and sustainable cleaning—illustrated by a practical customer case with Vedos Verspanende Techniek B.V. We'll discuss how their cleaning process has evolved to meet increasingly stringent requirements of the semiconductor industry. What’s Next? 📍 Visit us at Booth 220 to explore tailored cleaning solutions for your specific challenges and applications. 💬 We look forward to seeing you! Find out more about the Precision Fair 2024 here: https://lnkd.in/ePE_7f_W #PrecisionFair2024 #Semiconductormanufacturing #Semiconductor #HighPurityCleaning

Greetings from our colleague Stefan Lukowski 陆方 at the Furnaces North America Show! 🔥 We were honored to present at this fantastic event, sharing insights on a leading manufacturer’s transition from atmospheric carburizing to vacuum carburizing. In doing so, the company has also introduced a game-changing cleaning process to meet stringent cleanliness standards required for successful vacuum carburizing: replacing aqueous spray washers with solvent cleaning in an airtight degreaser (running on modified alcohol solvent DOWCLENE™* 1601). What are the key outcomes? ✅ Vacuum carburizing, supported by in-line solvent cleaning, offers superior controllability and reliable heat treat results without intergranular oxidations  ✅ Parts are impeccably cleaned thanks to DOWCLENE™* 1601’s ability to effectively remove both non-polar and certain polar contaminations ✅ Airtight degreaser enables cost-effective cleaning with high safety and sustainability standard ✅ No more water consumption and wastewater treatment We’re grateful to everyone who attended our presentation and engaged with us! 🙌 Several companies even approached us afterward, eager to explore more details. It’s always very motivating for us to hear about your feedback. The many inspiring conversations we had during the show had only reaffirmed our commitment to solving your cleaning challenges together! #heattreat #fna2024 #solventcleaning #sustainability

What a Week at IMTS 2024! 🌟 Last Saturday, the curtain closed on the IMTS Show in Chicago, and we couldn't be more thrilled with the outcomes! As the largest manufacturing show in North America, IMTS certainly lived up to its reputation. We had an amazing time networking and connecting with numerous companies. In particular, the SAFE-TAINER™ System displayed at our booth — our innovative solvent risk management solution for safe transport, storage, and handling of solvents — had sparked some exciting conversations and drew in curious visitors eager to learn more. 👏 Seeing the many familiar faces of our OEM partners at the show had been another highlight for us! We truly appreciated the opportunity to catch up and to exchange ideas and new learnings with each other. We also want to extend a huge thank you to our customer John Clark, Vice President of E&J PARTS CLEANING INC, who did a joint presentation with us on the sustainable and safe use of solvents. John shared invaluable insights from his contract cleaning business, detailing the challenges of cleaning large volumes of different parts with variable oil contaminations to high quality standard. In light of the evolving regulatory landscape, John wanted to put in place a future-proof and sustainable cleaning process. He switched from using trichloroethylene in an open machine to running modified alcohol in a closed vacuum degreaser. As a small business, John’s forward looking approach has been more than inspiring. John is now reaping the benefits of streamlined operational costs and higher sustainability standard. We’re proud to have supported his journey! A huge thanks to everyone who contributed to making this year’s IMTS such a success. We're already looking forward to the next edition in 2026! 🎉 #IMTS2024 #SustainableManufacturing #PartsCleaning #SolventCleaning

This week’s Industrial Parts Cleaning Conference in Dresden, Germany, was truly something special! Not only did we have the opportunity to discuss and learn about latest advancements in parts cleaning technology, we also celebrated the 20th anniversary of the FiT Cleaning Association (Fachverband industrielle Teilereinigung) – a huge congratulations to FiT on two decades of driving innovation and collaboration in this critical industry! 🎉   Under the inspiring motto "FiT – 20 years in the service of industrial component cleaning," the conference reflected on the key developments that have shaped the industry. Our colleague Michael Onken also had the opportunity to talk about how solvents and stabilizer technology have evolved over the last few decades.   The presentations and diverse program were packed with fresh insights and forward-thinking ideas, and we left feeling energized by the exchange of ideas with our peers and companies. Thank you to everyone involved for making this such a great event! Looking forward to what the next 20 years of FiT and industrial parts cleaning will bring. 🚀 #Bauteilreinigung #PartsCleaning #SolventCleaning #Teilereinigung 

The Countdown to IMTS 2024 is On! 🚀 Only one week left until IMTS - International Manufacturing Technology Show kicks off in Chicago (9-14 September). We’re excited to announce that we’ll be there with our own booth, and we cant wait to connect with you in person! Whether you have questions about parts cleaning,  specific cleaning challenges, or you’re looking for the right cleaning agent for your application, stop by our booth for a chat and lets find the solution together (Booth no: 135370, East Building, Level 3). Don't Miss Our Presentation at the Parts Cleaning Conference (10 Sept) 🎤 Our colleague Stefan Lukowski 陆方 will team up with E&J PARTS CLEANING INC, a contract cleaner, to discuss the advantages of solvent cleaning in closed vacuum machines. The presentation will cover key benefits such as cleaning performance, cost efficiency, worker safety and sustainability. John Clark, Vice President of E&J Parts Cleaning INC, will share his journey transitioning from TRIC in an open-top machine to an airtight degreaser running on the modified alcohol DOWCLENE™* 1621. He’ll delve into his motivations, considerations, expectations, and more importantly, the positive outcomes since making the switch. We’re looking forward to seeing you at IMTS 2024! Find out more about the show here: https://shorturl.at/tD7ig #IMTS2024 #Partscleaning #Solventcleaning #Sustainability     (Photo courtesy of IMTS)

In an evolving regulatory landscape, many manufacturers are considering a conversion from solvent cleaning to aqueous cleaning because of its presumably “greener” profile than solvents. But is aqueous cleaning truly better, greener and more sustainable? This article published in Products Finishing debunks several misconceptions about solvent cleaning, particularly when it comes to resource efficiency compared to aqueous cleaning. Often, industrial users tend to focus on the cleaning agent, overlooking the importance of the technology and processes within which a cleaning medium is deployed. This oversight has inadvertently contributed to the negative perception of solvents in some circles. Ultimately, both aqueous and solvent cleaning can be effective, depending on the specific context. By understanding the differences and working mechanism of these two methods, users can make more informed decisions about what is best suited for their needs. #solventcleaning #sustainability #industrialcleaning #precisioncleaning Read the article: https://shorturl.at/duokx

Perchloroethylene (PERC) has proven to deliver high process stability and cost-effective cleaning, as demonstrated by VIA Oberflächentechnik GmbH. A specialist in contract cleaning, VIA Oberflächentechnik processes up to 500 tonnes of workpieces daily, all of which are contaminated with a wide variety of forming oils. For 60% of these parts, degreasing with PERC is essential before proceeding to fine cleaning, further processing, or direct delivery to customers. To meet these rigorous demands, VIA Oberflächentechnik utilizes a fleet of five closed cleaning machines running on DOWPER™* N, a highly stabilized perchloroethylene. The exceptional distillation capabilities of DOWPER™* N enable efficient recycling with minimal solvent residues in the waste stream, resulting in low refill volumes. In fact, VIA Oberflächentechnik has not needed a single bath change for DOWPER™* N in over 20 years. Another advantage of perchloroethylene is its superb compatibility with all metalworking oils (e.g. critical additives, evaporation oils, and chlorine-containing forming oils) with very few exceptions. Its excellent penetration properties also make it a superior cleaning agent for intricate components like tiny tubes and deep-drawn parts. Discover why perchloroethylene is the "workhorse" at VIA Oberflächentechnik by exploring the case study below! #IndustrialCleaning #Perchloroethylene #Manufacturing #Solvent

CMP Products, a leading manufacturer of cable glands and cable cleats supplying into multiple industries including transport, robotics and energy conveyance, has replaced their aqueous cleaning process with solvent cleaning.  Previously, it was a challenge for them to maintain consistent cleaning results. The maintenance efforts of the aqueous cleaning bath and continuous addition of cleaning agent posed further operational and financial challenges. Now, with their new closed vacuum cleaning machine running on the modified alcohol solvent DOWCLENE™* 1601, used solvent can be continuously repurified and reused thanks to the machine’s built-in distillation unit. The efficient solvent recovery not only extends solvent lifespan, but also minimizes solvent residues in waste stream and reduces total cleaning costs. The much easier process monitoring has also helped free up their operators’ time by up to 10 hours per week. Check out their story here! #partscleaning #sustainability #solventcleaning #manufacturing 

Safety, quality and reliability are fundamental principles underpinning the aerospace industry. These were also key considerations when an aviation Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) organisation needed to replace its aging cleaning machine which had been running on perchloroethylene. Various cleaning options had been considered including aqueous cleaning and chlorinated solvents.   At the end, the company opted for a state-of-the-art closed vacuum cleaning machine. It can operate on perchloroethylene, and can be easily retrofitted to run modified alcohols, giving the company maximum flexibility.   The new cleaning system has not only enabled safe, efficient and sustainable use of solvent, but also reduction of energy consumption and waste volumes. Check out our case study below to learn more.   #aerospace #solventcleaning #partscleaning #componentcleaning