July 7, 2014 Dave Arney, COO of Advanced Industrial Coatings, Inc., weighs in on recommended coatings and known issues for some of the most important high-tech substrates. This week – beryllium copper, an advanced manufacturing favorite. Substrate Properties Beryllium copper is best known for being a highly machinable, formable and elastic alloy. In addition, beryllium… [Read More]
3 Ways to Get More Functionality out of Hydrophobic Coatings
June 23, 2014 Do you need a hydrophobic coating that goes the extra mile – delivering super durability, autoclavability, or a really low coefficient of friction? Dave Arney, VP and COO, gives us a range of options. First things first. If you’re looking for a perfectly hydrophobic coating that has solid all-around functionality, it’s hard… [Read More]
The AIC Top Ten: The Top Reasons Clients Rely on AIC for Industrial Coating Services
June 11, 2014 We asked – they answered. We talked with our clients about the top reasons they selected and have stayed with Advanced Industrial Coatings for their industrial or medical coating services. Here, in a nutshell, is what we found out: Top 10 Reasons Customers Choose AIC 10. Significant documentation and/or reporting requirements The AIC… [Read More]
AIC Announces ISO 9001:2008 Recertification
May 13, 2014 AIC is proud to announce that it has been independently audited and has achieved recertification to the ISO 9001:2008 quality management standard. AIC was first certified in 2004, and has earned regular recertification since. Advanced Industrial Coatings is one of the few industrial coating applicators on the West Coast that is certified… [Read More]
Saving Costs on Coating Applications – Smart Moves and Risky Ones
April 3, 2014 When it comes to high-quality coating applications for industrial and medical parts, cost is always top of mind. That’s what the bidding process is all about. But what if you’re stuck in a position where your costs seem to exceed your budget no matter what supplier you talk to? We talked to Dave… [Read More]