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        • Automated Phosphate Lines for High-Volume Powder Coat Pre-Treatment
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        • Automated Pickling and Cleaning System Case Study
        • Automated Passivation for High-Volume Production: Case Study
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        • Quick Dump Rinse Tank
      • Case Studies
        • Semiconductor Chemical Processing Wet Bench and Fume Hood
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      • Automated Chemical Neutralization Tank Cart
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Webinar: Transitioning from 3M™ Fluids – Guidance from our Novec™ Experts for Adopting BestSolv® Fluid Technology

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Welcome to our coverage of the February 26, 2025 webinar, “Transitioning from 3M™ Fluids: Guidance from our Novec™ Experts for Adopting BestSolv® Fluid Technology.” In this webinar, Mike Bangasser from Best Technology discusses 3M™ Novec™ supply updates and the transition process to a new fluid. Video: Transitioning from 3M™ Fluids: Guidance from our Novec™ Experts […]

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Webinar: 3M™ Fluids Discontinuation Update – Securing Your Supply for the Future

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Welcome to our coverage of the January 29, 2025 webinar, “3M™ Fluids Discontinuation Update – Securing Your Supply for the Future.” In this webinar, Mike Bangasser from Best Technology discusses 3M™ Novec™ supply updates and what you need to know about placing final orders. Video: 3M™ Novec™ Fluids Discontinuation Update – Securing Your Supply for […]

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Webinar: Navigating the Manufacturing Perfect Storm: Increased Lead Time, Increased Cost and Decreased Quality

Navigating the Manufacturing Perfect Storm in Metal Surface Finishing Processes video

Welcome to our coverage of the webinar, “Navigating the Manufacturing Perfect Storm: Increased Lead Time, Increased Cost and Decreased Quality.” In this webinar, Mike Bangasser, Mark Battles and Tyler Ferry of Best Technology discuss the challenges for manufacturers outsourcing metal finishing processes: increased lead time, increased cost and decreased quality. They explore how to navigate […]

Webinar: Understanding 3M™ Novec™ Thermal Fluid Product Discontinuation and Replacements with BestSolv® Engineered Fluids

Available Now - BestSolv 55-gallon drum

Welcome to our coverage of the April 30, 2024 webinar, “Understanding 3M™ Novec™ Thermal Fluid Product Discontinuation and Replacements with BestSolv® Engineered Fluids.” In this webinar, Mike Bangasser from Best Technology discusses 3M™ Novec™ discontinuation timelines and new options for thermal fluid replacements. Video: Understanding 3M™ Novec™ Thermal Fluid Discontinuation To learn more about the […]

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Webinar: Understanding 3M™ Novec™ Product Discontinuation and Replacements with BestSolv® Engineered Fluids

Available Now - BestSolv 55-gallon drum

Welcome to our coverage of the November 16, 2023 webinar, “Understanding 3M™ Novec™ Product Discontinuation and Replacements with BestSolv® Engineered Fluids.” In this webinar, Mike Bangasser from Best Technology and Patrick Oliver from Baron Blakeslee, a top manufacturer of vapor degreasing equipment, present an overview of the 3M™ Novec™ discontinuation. They dive into all the […]

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Going to the MD&M Los Angeles Anaheim California Show? Visit us at Booth #1946

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Planning on attending the MD&M West – Anaheim Los Angeles show at the Anaheim Convention Center February 11-13, 2020? We will be at our vendor’s booth #1946, ESMA Inc – Ultrasonic Part Cleaning, Passivation, and Electropolishing. Bring some sample parts by for us to electropolish or clean. Come by our booth and see our latest part […]

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Going to the MD&M Los Angeles Anaheim California Show? Visit us at Booth #1758

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Planning on attending the MD&M West – Anaheim Los Angeles show at the Anaheim Convention Center February 5th-7th 2019? We will be at our vendor’s booth #1758, ESMA Inc – Ultrasonic Part Cleaning, Passivation, and Electropolishing. Bring some sample parts by for us to electropolish or clean. Come by our booth and see our latest part cleaning, passivation, alodine / chromate conversion […]

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Visit us at IMTS 2018 in Chicago

3M Novec

Best Technology is at IMTS Show 2018 Are you planning on attending the IMTS 2018 Show in Chicago next week (September 10-15)? Many of our vendors are attending the show displaying the latest part cleaning, passivation & chemical processing systems and vapor degreasing 3M Novec engineered fluids! Mike Bangasser & Mark Battles from Best Technology […]

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MD&M Minneapolis Show 2017 – Visit Us at Booth 1315

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Check out the latest Best Technology offers in part cleaning, passivation and electropolishing equipment at the MD&M Minneapolis Medical Design & Manufacturing Show #MDMMinneapolis Booth 1315 on November 8 & 9 2017!   The MD&M Minneapolis show is the Midwest’s best medical device manufacturing show that highlights all the top manufacturers and companies in and […]

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Going to the MD&M Los Angeles Anaheim California Show? Visit us at Booth #2825

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Just a quick note to see if you are planning on attending the MD&M West – Anaheim Los Angeles show at the Anaheim Convention Center February 7-9th.  Let us know if you need complimentary tickets! We will be at our vendor’s booth #2825, ESMA Inc – Ultrasonic Part Cleaning, Passivation, and Electropolishing. Bring some sample parts by for us to electropolish […]

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      • Agitated Immersion Heated Parts Washer
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      • Automated Phosphate Lines for High-Volume Powder Coat Pre-Treatment
      • Oil Removal Systems
    • Case Studies
      • Pipe Washing Equipment
      • Designing a Phosphate Line for Today’s Process and Tomorrow’s Needs
      • Machine Shop Parts Washer for True Oil
      • Automotive Parts Washer System
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      • How Clean is Clean?
      • How Do Ultrasonic Cleaners Work?
      • What is an Azeotrope?
    • Products
      • Benchtop Ultrasonic Cleaner
      • Benchtop Ultrasonic Parts Cleaning Multi-Tank Systems
      • Ultrasonic Cleaning Consoles
      • Automated Ultrasonic Parts Cleaning Equipment Wash-Rinse-Dry
      • Automated Ultrasonic Cleaning System for High-Volume Production
      • Large Ultrasonic Parts Cleaner with Agitated Immersion
      • Immersible Ultrasonic Transducers
      • Vapor Degreasing Systems
      • Vapor Degreasers
    • Case Studies
      • Automated Pickling and Cleaning System Case Study
      • Automated Ultrasonic Injection Mold Cleaner System
      • 3D Printer / FDM Parts Post Process Ultrasonic Cleaning
      • Machine Shop Parts Washer for Swiss and CNC Precision Parts
      • Vapor Degreaser for Medical Device Instruments
  • Passivation Equipment
    • Product Information
      • What is Passivation? How Does It Work?
      • Nitric vs. Citric Acid Passivation
      • Passivation with Citric Acid
      • What Is Pickling of Stainless Steel? How Do Descaling, Pickling and Etching Work?
      • Passivation Cost Savings Calculator
    • Products
      • Benchtop Ultrasonic Passivation Equipment
      • Passivation Wet Bench for Citric / Nitric Acid
      • Ultrasonic Automated Passivation Equipment
      • Automated Passivation Systems for High-Volume Production
      • Agitated Immersion Multi-Tank Passivation Systems
      • Salt Fog and Humidity Test Chambers for Reliable Corrosion and Environmental Testing
    • Case Studies
      • Case Study: Bringing Citric Acid Passivation In-House for Stainless Steel Medical Device Parts
      • Automated Ultrasonic Passivation System for Medical Device Parts
      • Cleanroom Space Saving Automated Passivation System
      • Heated Polypropylene Passivation and Rinse Tanks
      • Applicable Articles
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      • Passivation vs. Electropolishing
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      • Semi-Automated Electropolishing Systems for High-Volume Production
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      • EP System – Open Top Wet Bench with Spray Rinse
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    • Alodine Lines
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      • What is Alodine® / Chem Film / Chromate Conversion Coating?
      • Alodine Chem Film Tank Line
      • Ready to Set Up a Chem Film (Alodine) Line?
      • Automated Chem Film (Alodine) Systems
      • Hex Chrome Phase Out and Alternatives for Conversion Coating
      • Salt Fog and Humidity Test Chambers for Reliable Corrosion and Environmental Testing
    • Mass Finishing Machines
      • Centrifugal Barrel Finishing Machines
      • Vibratory Bowl Polishers
    • Titanium Anodizing
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      • What is Titanium Anodizing?
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  • Automation Systems
    • Product Information
      • What Is Process Automation for Metal Finishing?
    • Products
      • Rail-Mounted Gantry Crane Automation
      • Automated Passivation Systems for High-Volume Production
      • Automated Chem Film (Alodine) Systems
      • Semi-Automated Electropolishing Systems for High-Volume Production
      • Automated Ultrasonic Cleaning System for High-Volume Production
      • Automated Phosphate Lines for High-Volume Powder Coat Pre-Treatment
      • Ultrasonic Automated Passivation Equipment
    • Case Studies
      • Automated Passivation for High-Volume Production: Case Study
      • Automated Pickling and Cleaning System Case Study
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      • What is a Fume Hood? How Do Fume Hoods Work?
    • Products
      • Fume Hoods
      • Wet Benches for Semiconductor & FM4910 Applications
      • Wet Benches for Citric / Nitric Passivation of Stainless Steel and Titanium
      • Wet Benches for Electropolishing
      • Cascade Overflow Rinse Tanks
      • Quick Dump Rinse Tank
    • Case Studies
      • Semiconductor Chemical Processing Wet Bench and Fume Hood
  • Specialty & Custom Industrial Process Systems
    • Products
      • Automated Chemical Neutralization Tank Cart
      • Salt Fog and Humidity Test Chambers
      • Vapor and Dryfilm PTFE Coating Systems
      • Heated Hot Air Parts Dryer
      • Solvent Recovery Equipment
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      • Solvent Cleaning with BestSolv® Engineered Fluids
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      • Aqueous Cleaning Solutions: Alkaline Cleaners
    • Surface Finishing Chemicals
      • CitriSurf Passivation Chemistry for Citric Acid Passivation
      • Electropolishing Solutions: Electrolyte Chemicals
      • Conversion Coating Chemistry
  • Process Validation Templates
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