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    <description>News,Products,Suppliers &amp; Downloads</description>
    <link>http://www.surfacefinishing.com/</link>
    <pubdate>9/10/2008 7:40:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Formulation-Master Software</title>
      <description>Formulation-Master has three levels to accommodate different customer needs and applications. This package provides high performance quality assurance and formulation all in one.</description>
      <link>http://www.surfacefinishing.com/product.mvc/?atc~c=771+s=771+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>9/15/2006 8:38:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Peter Marton Joins Surfware, Inc. As Sales Managing Director</title>
      <description>Surfware, Inc., developer of SURFCAM Velocity CAD/CAM systems, announced recently that Peter Marton has joined the firm as Sales Managing Director.
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      <link>http://www.surfacefinishing.com/article.mvc/Surfware-Sales-Managing-Director-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>9/10/2008 7:40:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Ferro Purchases Grinding Fluids Business From Fluid Logic LLC </title>
      <description>Ferro Corporation (NYSE: FOE) announced today that it has purchased a grinding and fabrication fluids business for brittle materials from Fluid Logic LLC, of Portland, Oregon</description>
      <link>http://www.surfacefinishing.com/article.mvc/Ferro-Purchases-Grinding-Fluids-Business-From-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>8/21/2008 1:34:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Xiom Corp.'s Technology Tested In Top Oil Field </title>
      <description>Tests of Xiom Corp.'s (OTCBB: XMCP) portable polymer powder coating technology at Tengiz, one of the world's richest oil fields, have shown positive results</description>
      <link>http://www.surfacefinishing.com/article.mvc/Xiom-Corps-Technology-Tested-In-Top-Oil-Field-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>8/18/2008 4:51:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>New, Environmentally Advanced Products Create Excitement At American Coatings Show</title>
      <description>Embracing the theme What can we make possible for you? Rohm and Haas introduced almost two dozen innovative environmentally advanced products for the architectural and industrial coatings markets at the recent American Coatings Show (ACS) in Charlotte, North Carolina</description>
      <link>http://www.surfacefinishing.com/article.mvc/New-Environmentally-Advanced-Products-Create-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>8/12/2008 2:14:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Praxair Surface Technologies Expands Its Coatings Services To GE-Aviation</title>
      <description>Praxair Surface Technologies, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Praxair, Inc. (NYSE: PX), today announced the completion of a major expansion in its Indianapolis-based ceramic coating facility, which is used to coat aircraft engine components for General Electric</description>
      <link>http://www.surfacefinishing.com/article.mvc/Praxair-Surface-Technologies-Expands-Its-Coat-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>8/12/2008 1:36:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Rockwood Holdings To Acquire Nalco Surface Treatment Business </title>
      <description>Rockwood Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ROC) has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement with Nalco Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:NLC), to acquire Nalco's Finishing Technologies business. The purchase price is approximately $75M</description>
      <link>http://www.surfacefinishing.com/article.mvc/Rockwood-Holdings-To-Acquire-Nalco-Surface-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>8/12/2008 1:09:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Tollcoating.com Adds Pilot Coating Capabilities</title>
      <description>Tollcoating.com, a premier provider of contract coating services, announced new pilot coating capabilities for low-cost, small-run and experimental toll coating projects</description>
      <link>http://www.surfacefinishing.com/article.mvc/Tollcoatingcom-Adds-Pilot-Coating-Capabilitie-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>8/11/2008 12:23:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Hand Finishing Sticks For Tool, Mold And Die Maintenance</title>
      <description>A full line of round and square finishing sticks that provide controlled deburring and finishing by hand for making tool, mold and die repairs in one step is available from Rex-Cut Products, Inc. of Fall River, Massachusetts</description>
      <link>http://www.surfacefinishing.com/article.mvc/Hand-Finishing-Sticks-For-Tool-Mold-And-Die-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>7/3/2008 6:43:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Surfware, Inc., Developer Of Surfcam CadCam Software, Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary</title>
      <description>Surfware, Inc. is celebrating its 20th Anniversary in 2008, based on 58 years of machining experience and innovation.</description>
      <link>http://www.surfacefinishing.com/article.mvc/Surfware-Inc-Surfcam-CadCam-Software-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>7/28/2008 7:14:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Surfware, Inc. And Swift-Carb CNC To Launch Swift-Carb TrueMill® Certified Series Of Cutters At IMTS 2008</title>
      <description>Surfware, Inc., developer of SURFCAM® CAD/CAM systems and Kent, Washington-based Swift-Carb CNC, a New Tech cutting tools company, announced recently that cutting tools built specifically to optimize TrueMill's patented cutter path will be launched in September, 2008 at IMTS (the International Manufacturing Technology Show) in Chicago.</description>
      <link>http://www.surfacefinishing.com/article.mvc/Surfware-cutting-tools-TrueMill-Velocity-4-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>7/24/2008 2:14:00 PM</pubdate>
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      <title>&lt;b&gt;Eco-Tec's Aluminum Finishing Solutions&lt;/b&gt;</title>
      <description>&lt;b&gt;Cost effective systems that REDUCE chemical and waste treatment costs, and IMPROVE the performance of the finishing solutions. &lt;/b&gt; Eco-Tec offers products that enable aluminum finishers to continuously recycle etching, anodizing and brightening solutions. </description>
      <link>http://www.surfacefinishing.com/product.mvc/bEco-Tecs-Aluminum-Finishing-Solutionsb-0001?atc~c=771+s=771+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>7/20/2007 11:14:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Pacline's Inverted S-60 Conveyor Provides An Ideal Solution For Handling Large Auto Parts On High Quality Paint Finishing Line</title>
      <description>Plasan designs and produces OEM body parts for vehicles. The firm is well known for its use of carbon fibre as a building material</description>
      <link>http://www.surfacefinishing.com/article.mvc/Paclines-Inverted-S-60-Conveyor-Provides-An-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>7/18/2008 1:46:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Sherwin-Williams Protective &amp; Marine Coatings Wins The 2008 STI/SPFA Affiliate Product Of The Year Award  </title>
      <description>A Sherwin-Williams Protective &amp; Marine Coating has been selected as the 2008 Product of the Year by the Steel Tank Institute/Steel Plate Fabricator's Association (STI/SFPA). Sherwin-Williams was selected for its new Duraplate® UHS Ultra High Solids Epoxy with fluorescing Optically Active Pigments </description>
      <link>http://www.surfacefinishing.com/article.mvc/Sherwin-Williams-Protective-Marine-Coatings-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>7/16/2008 12:32:26 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Industrial Nanotech, Inc. Expands New EPX Product Line </title>
      <description>Industrial Nanotech, Inc. (Pink Sheets:INTK), an emerging global leader in nanotechnology, today announced that the Company has released a second addition to their patented revolutionary new water-based Nansulate EPX line. EPX-K will offer the same outstanding corrosion and chemical resistance as their EPX-4 product, with increased thermal resistance and greater ease of application due to lower viscosity</description>
      <link>http://www.surfacefinishing.com/article.mvc/Industrial-Nanotech-Inc-Expands-New-EPX-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>7/15/2008 6:02:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>LINE-X Industrial Coatings Division Receives MSHA Acceptance For New Spray-On Coating For The Mining Industry </title>
      <description>LINE-X Industrial Coatings Division (LICD), a strategic business unit of LINE-X Franchise Development Corporation (LINE-X), is pleased to announce that their new fire retardant product, LINE-X XS-252, has been accepted to meet the requirements of the Mine, Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Standard Application Procedures for Acceptance of Flame-Resistance Solid Products Taken Into Mines</description>
      <link>http://www.surfacefinishing.com/article.mvc/LINE-X-Industrial-Coatings-Division-Receives-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>7/14/2008 6:16:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Energy Saving Cleaner Handles Multi-Metal Substrates</title>
      <description>Henkel Corporation has introduced an energy saving, low-temperature cleaner, Bonderite Ridoline RT-153, designed to be compatible with both phosphate and phosphate-free conversion coating technologies</description>
      <link>http://www.surfacefinishing.com/article.mvc/Energy-Saving-Cleaner-Handles-Multi-Metal-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>7/14/2008 2:30:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Kim-Brite Surface Maximizer Wheels</title>
      <description>Reduce downtime and eliminate multiple operations with Kimball Midwest's new "Kim-Brite" Surface Maximizing Wheels</description>
      <link>http://www.surfacefinishing.com/article.mvc/Kim-Brite-Surface-Maximizer-Wheels-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>7/10/2008 2:21:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Surfware To Present Major New Release Of SURFCAM Velocity 4 Powered By TrueMill At IMTS 2008 </title>
      <description>Surfware, Inc., developer of SURFCAM CAD/CAM systems, announced recently that it will launch SURFCAM Velocity 4 in September, 2008 at IMTS (International Manufacturing Technology Show). </description>
      <link>http://www.surfacefinishing.com/article.mvc/Surfware-SURFCAM-Velocity-4-TrueMill-IMTS-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>7/1/2008 7:38:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Stephen Diehl Named President And CEO Of Surfware, Inc.</title>
      <description>Stephen A. Diehl has been named President and CEO of Surfware, Inc., developer of SURFCAM CAD/CAM systems.
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      <link>http://www.surfacefinishing.com/article.mvc/Stephen-Diehl-President-and-CEO-Surfware-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>7/1/2008 7:23:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Xiom Corp And Products Featured In Finishing Today Magazine</title>
      <description>Xiom Corp, a company that produces a portable plastic powder spraying systems, was recently featured in Finishing Today Magazine</description>
      <link>http://www.surfacefinishing.com/article.mvc/Xiom-Corp-And-Products-Featured-In-Finishing-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>6/29/2008 4:51:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Xiom Corp. Expands Coatings Line, Focuses On Safety And Environment </title>
      <description>Xiom Corporation (OTCBB: XMCP), developers and manufacturers of the first completely portable polymer powder coating spray system, has brought to market four new coatings for use with its system</description>
      <link>http://www.surfacefinishing.com/article.mvc/Xiom-Corp-Expands-Coatings-Line-Focuses-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>6/25/2008 6:21:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Eco-Tec, Inc - Comprehensive Analytical Lab and Pilot Plant Services</title>
      <description>Eco-Tec Inc. engineers, designs, manufacturers and distributes from Pickering, near Toronto, Canada. Customer service and technical support provide treatability studies, installation service, on-site supervision and operator training...</description>
      <link>http://www.surfacefinishing.com/ecommcenters/ecotec.html</link>
      <pubdate>4/28/2005 4:32:00 PM</pubdate>
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      <title>Datasheet: MA68II</title>
      <description>A rugged, compact design for fast, precise color measurement information on metallic, pearlescent, and special effect finishes. Its full range of angular viewing ensures complete, accurate readings that reduce downtime and wasted material</description>
      <link>http://www.surfacefinishing.com/download.mvc/MA68II-0002?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>3/3/2008 9:14:54 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Datasheet: NetProfiler</title>
      <description>Maintain the accuracy and consistency of measuring devices with a system that allows you to automatically test, measure, and profile your instruments over the internet. Using sophisticated software and certified physical standards, the system takes just minutes to produce performance statistics on every instrument within a network</description>
      <link>http://www.surfacefinishing.com/download.mvc/NetProfiler-0002?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>3/3/2008 9:06:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Datasheet: CarFlash System</title>
      <description>Ensure the complete integrity of color quality control throughout the production process with this automated solution for collecting colorimetric data on special effects coatings. By integrating this unit with an industrial robot, color quality can be controlled and managed earlier in the production process and with greater repeatability and efficiency</description>
      <link>http://www.surfacefinishing.com/download.mvc/CarFlash-System-0002?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>3/3/2008 9:04:46 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Datasheet: VeriColor Spectro</title>
      <description>Improve quality control and reduce operating expense with this cost-efficient, in-line non-contact color measurement solution that provides absolute spectral and colorimetric data for process control. Easy to set up and manage, the system enables color control in real time to contain and eliminate color problems without disrupting production</description>
      <link>http://www.surfacefinishing.com/download.mvc/VeriColor-Spectro-0004?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>3/3/2008 9:01:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Datasheet: Color iQC</title>
      <description>This job-oriented software solution removes the guesswork from evaluating
colors. Its easy adaptability allows analysis of lab dips, production samples,
finished goods - any type of color control option - at a user-specified rate
that accommodates each operation's work flow. Available in a choice of three
levels for specific industry and color communication requirements</description>
      <link>http://www.surfacefinishing.com/download.mvc/Color-iQC-0002?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>3/3/2008 8:58:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Datasheet: VeriColor</title>
      <description>Eliminate costly production line color errors with this automated in-line color sensor that provides non-contact measurement and continuous reporting. Easy to operate, the system works on virtually any material and in the harshest production environments to offer comparisons to specific standards or absolute measurements</description>
      <link>http://www.surfacefinishing.com/download.mvc/VeriColor-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>3/3/2008 8:56:37 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Datasheet: Color Master</title>
      <description>Reduce downtime and eliminate needless color mistakes with this versatile software package that provides immediate access to color control data in any type of manufacturing facility. Available in a choice of applications to meet specific industry and color communication requirements</description>
      <link>http://www.surfacefinishing.com/download.mvc/Color-Master-0002?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>3/3/2008 8:53:44 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Datasheet: Color iScan</title>
      <description>Ensure color accuracy throughout a manufacturing and assembly operation with this network-based automated system that allows multiple users to access, display, and monitor multiple in-line color measurement devices from any suitable computer within a network. Managed components can include readings from one or more non-contact spectrophotometers located on moveable rails or at fixed points in line</description>
      <link>http://www.surfacefinishing.com/download.mvc/Color-iScan-0002?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>3/3/2008 8:50:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Datasheet: VeriColor Spectro Environmental Enclosure</title>
      <description>Ensure the accuracy of instrument readings and reduce maintenance costs in harsh environments with this easy-to-use enclosed system that permits operations in severe temperatures and prevents contaminants from affecting the cleanliness or performance of the instrument lens</description>
      <link>http://www.surfacefinishing.com/download.mvc/VeriColor-Spectro-Environmental-Enclosure-0002?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>3/3/2008 8:46:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Datasheet: VeriColor® Spectro Mounting Stand</title>
      <description>Lock in consistent measurement accuracy with this sturdy unit that ensures control of X, Y, Z coordinates for an instrument along with any measurement angle. This allows creation of set measurement standards for documentation and resetting even as process components are changed throughout a shift
or work day</description>
      <link>http://www.surfacefinishing.com/download.mvc/VeriColor-Spectro-Mounting-Stand-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>3/3/2008 8:43:57 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Datasheet: Color iMatch</title>
      <description>An intelligent solution for formulating paint, plastics, or textiles. This package enables quick, accurate color analysis and the capability to optimize every formula for cost and color accuracy. Available in four levels for specific formulation requirements</description>
      <link>http://www.surfacefinishing.com/download.mvc/Color-iMatch-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>3/3/2008 10:19:47 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Datasheet: Color-Eye® 7000A</title>
      <description>Color-Eye® 7000A is a premium reference grade spectrophotometer known for its superior inter-instrument agreement and reliability. Used by leading color suppliers worldwide, Color-Eye® 7000A makes the ideal foundation for a color management system, especially for those who want to establish digital color standards for their supply chains</description>
      <link>http://www.surfacefinishing.com/download.mvc/Color-Eye-7000A-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>3/3/2008 10:17:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Datasheet: Color iT7</title>
      <description>A full-featured reference instrument for reliable digital workflow and error-free measurement of textile, plastic, coated, liquid, and brightened samples. An embedded NetProfiler system combines with self-diagnostic, and auto-configure functions ensuring consistent, precise performance</description>
      <link>http://www.surfacefinishing.com/download.mvc/Color-i7-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>3/3/2008 10:15:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Datasheet: Color iT5</title>
      <description>A flexible instrument for accurate, high-volume production measurement of a wide variety of samples sizes, shapes, textures, and opacity levels. An embedded NetProfiler system combines with self-diagnostic, and auto-configure functions ensures consistent, precise performance</description>
      <link>http://www.surfacefinishing.com/download.mvc/Color-i5-0002?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>3/3/2008 10:13:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Datasheet: SpectroSyncT</title>
      <description>Reduce color discrepancies and increase operating efficiency with this versatile, easy-to-use profiling software that improves instrument agreement throughout a manufacturing supply chain. SpectroSync works with X-RiteColor Master v8.0, Windows-based software that allows for complete color measurement in a single package</description>
      <link>http://www.surfacefinishing.com/download.mvc/SpectroSync-0002?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>3/3/2008 10:11:58 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Datasheet: TeleFlashT Compact</title>
      <description>Track and correct color errors in real time with this versatile quality control system that provides non-contact measurement and continuous reporting. Ideal for lab or light- to medium-volume production runs, this modular unit provides consistent color measurement for virtually any material and in the harshest operating environments. For excellent agreement between your on-line Teleflash and the laboratory</description>
      <link>http://www.surfacefinishing.com/download.mvc/TeleFlash-Compact-0002?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>3/3/2008 10:09:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Datasheet: SP64</title>
      <description>The SP64 is a spherical hand held spectrophotometer, with a special PROJECT and JOBS mode and switchable apertures, designed to meet the performance and feature capabilities necessary for diverse color measurement applications</description>
      <link>http://www.surfacefinishing.com/download.mvc/SP64-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>3/3/2008 10:07:45 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Datasheet: SP60</title>
      <description>The SP60 is a spherical hand held spectrophotometer designed to meet the performance and feature capabilities necessary for diverse color measurement applications</description>
      <link>http://www.surfacefinishing.com/download.mvc/SP60-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>3/3/2008 10:04:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Datasheet: TeleFlash System</title>
      <description>Eliminate costly production line color errors with this automated online quality control system that provides non-contact measurement and continuous reporting. Easy to operate, the system works on virtually any material and in the harshest production environments to offer comparisons to specific standards or absolute measurements</description>
      <link>http://www.surfacefinishing.com/download.mvc/TeleFlash-System-0002?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>3/3/2008 10:02:56 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Datasheet: SP62</title>
      <description>The SP62 is a spherical hand held spectrophotometer, with a special PROJECT mode and wide range of aperture sizes, designed to meet the performance and feature capabilities necessary for diverse color measurement applications</description>
      <link>http://www.surfacefinishing.com/download.mvc/SP62-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>3/3/2008 10:00:34 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>X-Rite</title>
      <description>When it comes to color technology, industry leaders are choosing X-Rite Enterprise Color Management (ECM) solutions - solutions that ensure accurate, repeatable color throughout global supply chains. From color measurement and control to communication and compliance, we are helping today's global specifiers and suppliers improve and enhance their color approval programs.</description>
      <link>http://www.surfacefinishing.com/ecommcenters/gretagmacbeth.html</link>
      <pubdate>10/6/2004 12:00:00 AM</pubdate>
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