Above: Traditional rotary atomizers are used for automotive paint applications. Photo courtesy of Swerea IVF. Below: Shellcast Inc.’s rotary atomizer was a $3,000 investment and ROI was immediate.


Recipients of the Innovator of the Year have successfully incorporated improvements in the investment casting process in one or more of the following areas:


• Technology • Process Improvement


• New Process Introduction • New Product Introduction


• New Machine Introduction • Safety Improvement • Cost Reduction


• Creative Business Concept • Customer Satisfaction


The Investment Casting Institute wishes to thank all the companies who submitted an entry. Look for feature articles on this year’s submissions in future issues of INCAST magazine. Current entries may resubmit entries for the following year. For further information, contact the Investment Casting Institute or visit www.investmentcasting.org.


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• Operational Improvement • Quality Enhancement • Environmental Impact


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