Cleaner Technology Demonstrations
Download the case studies to learn how each company achieved toxics use reduction or energy conservation.
Independent Plating, Worcester, Mass. - Trivalent Chromium Plating Conversion Case Study, 2012.
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| Traditionally, metal finishing relies on the use of a number of toxic chemicals to achieve the performance requirements of its customers. Independent Plating recently converted a nickel plating line to accommodate a new technology that substitutes trivalent chromium for hexavalent chromium, a Higher Hazard Substance. This case study documents the company's decision-making process and the business case for making the change. Download PDF file (543.70 kB) |
Ophir Optics, North Andover, Mass. - Incorporating Toxics Use Reduction into Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma, 2011.
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| Ophir Optics uses lean manufacturing to achieve significant VOC reductions Download PDF file (322.30 kB) |
FY06 Demonstration Sites
In 2006 TURI provided demonstrations of electronics companies who have achieved compliance with the European Union Restriction on certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) program.
Alternative Coating Systems, Intelicoat, 2002.
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| Employing green chemistry thinking, InteliCoat developed product lines that utilize non-solvent based coatings and reaction conditions, including water-based and UV-curable coatings, to significantly reduce the amount of toxic organic chemicals it uses and releases annually. InteliCoat presented information on its financial and environmental decision-making process for switching its primary product lines and the associated impact of the changes made for the company. Download PDF file (229.08 kB) |
Energy Conservation, Texas Instruments, 2002
TI conducted demonstrations of its innovative energy conservation techniques in the spring of 2002
- Chilled Water/Thermal Ice Storage
- Compressed Air System
- Furnace Atmosphere Conversion
- High Efficiency Motor Fact Sheet
- High Vacuum Vapor Degreasers
TURI Demonstration Site Reports
TURI has worked with companies from many industry sectors, demonstrating innovative techniques for reducing the use of toxic chemicals. A number of related reports are presented here.
- Energy Conservation, Texas Instruments, 2002
- Alternative Coating Systems, Intelicoat, 2002.
- Cleaner Technology Demonstration Sites Program Summary of Events In 2002
- Environmental Management System Workgroup Surface Finishing Sector Hosted By Photofabrication Engineering, Inc., 2000.
- Elimination of Acid and Lead in Wire Strand Annealing and Galvanizing Riverdale Mills Corporation, 2000
