This Brooklyn-Based Startup Uses Creative Processes to Produce Airplane Fuel

IntelliFinishing’s roots go back to 2008, though the company wasn’t branded under that name at the time. The story began when Caterpillar identified the IntelliTrak conveyance system as a promising foundation for a new kind of finishing system—one that could offer smarter control and greater flexibility. To bring the concept to life, three companies…

When shot blasting is part of your pretreatment process, seamless integration with your finishing system is essential. IntelliFinishing systems are designed with this in mind—offering the flexibility and control needed to get the best results from your shot blast equipment. As John Claman of IntelliFinishing explains, traditional chain-based systems run at a fixed speed, limiting…

Traditionally, finishing operations rely on multiple systems to manage different types of parts—small parts on one line, medium parts on another, separate lines for powder and liquid coatings, and perhaps even a dedicated system for shot-blasted items. But IntelliFinishing challenges this fragmented approach. As Sales and Marketing Manager John Claman explains, IntelliFinishing systems are designed…

As federal funding hangs in the balance, California’s rural school districts face a stark challenge: how to maintain essential services amid the uncertain future of the Secure Rural Schools Act. Originally established to offset declines in timber revenue from federal lands, the Act has become a lifeline for hundreds of districts. But after failing to…