In this episode of Seen & Solved, guests Robin Deal and Brooks Magnowski highlight one of the most pressing issues in the finishing industry—PFAS. Robin shares the challenges faced by the metal finishing industry when it comes to understanding and managing PFAS contamination, highlighting the difficulty in finding labs that can provide timely testing.
Brooks explains how FREDsense is working to change that by developing electrochemical detection kits that deliver results quickly, helping businesses stay compliant with evolving regulations.
The conversation covers the increasing regulatory scrutiny of PFAS, its impact on metal finishers, and the importance of real-time testing to avoid compliance issues. Robin and Brooks also discuss the different wastewater treatment technologies currently in use and how the industry is preparing for stricter limits in the near future.
