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Smart Industry opens a world of possibilities

The world is in anticipation of a fourth industrial revolution.

This revolution is driven by giant leaps in ICT innovation and promises to radically alter the face of industry in the coming decades.

Smart industry

Automated production systems using advanced robotics increasingly communicate with each other on detailed aspects of production, joining up hitherto fragmented manufacturing processes.

By linking all steps in the value chain, a world of possibilities opens for companies, old and new.

See https://smartindustry.nl/english/ for more info about this topic.

 

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Fishscaling of porcelain/vitreous enamel coatings

Fishscaling

Fishscaling is an enameling defect, which is characterized by small enamel particles chipping off.

Chipping off may happen directly after firing when cooling down or sometimes even days later.

example of enamel defect called fishscaling

Effected products may usually not be repaired. Due to this reason, this defect is still one of the most described topics within the international enameling industry.
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Classic reference book about vitreous enameling

Received earlier today a new batch of “Porcelain (Vitreous) Enamels and Industrial Enamelling Processes” book.

enamel reference book

This classic reference book, which describes in detail many aspects of vitreous enameling technology & equipment is a must for every professional enamelist.

Please note that the current edition is nearly sold out !

This excellent book and other literature about vitreous enameling technology, may be found at our webshop (https://dtc-webshop.com) .

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Thermal imaging of enameling furnaces

The performance of industrial enameling furnaces may gradually decline over time.

This may result in higher energy consumption (read increased enameling cost) and reduced quality of the coated surface.

In extreme cases the enameling furnace may even unexpectedly break down, because insulation has been damaged and/or worn out.

Therefore we suggest regular inspections & thermal imaging to identify major heat bridges and other spots with possible insulation issues.

Thermal imaging of industrial enameling furnace roof at hotzone near 180 degree turn
Thermal imaging of industrial enameling furnace roof
Thermograph inspection of enameling furnace door
Heat bridges at clean out door
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European Energy Efficiency Directive

The European Energy Efficiency Directive (2012/27/EU), also known as the EED, was established in 2012.

The aim of this Directive is to help to realise the European target set in 2007 to reduce European energy consumption by 20% by 2020.

This should contribute to a reduction in greenhouse gas and air pollutants, to a decrease of energy costs, and to lower dependence on import of fossil fuel.
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