Filtration Matters
Filtration Matters
BOFA - A Donaldson Company
Welcome to Filtration Matters, the regular podcast from BOFA - A Donaldson Company, a world leader in portable fume and dust extraction. In this series, we’ll be exploring how innovations in filtration and extraction system design are helping improve productivity across multiple industry sectors, including in laser, 3D printing and electronics. BOFA experts will discuss how advances in extraction technology are helping optimise manufacturing processes and product quality, while at the same time helping employers maintain a clean, healthy working environment.
Filtration: Enabling 'Fast' in FMCG
In episode 13, 'Filtration: Enabling 'Fast' in FMCG', we're joined by Josh Evans, Applications Engineer at BOFA with specialist knowledge of laser-generated emissions. Josh helps to explain the vital role that fume extraction plays in keeping FMCG production lines moving. 
Nov 22, 2023
17 min
Filtration: an enabler for rapid 3D print expansion
 Nigel Bedford, Technical Development Manager at BOFA. guides us through the evolving world of 3D printing and additive manufacturing and explains how BOFA keeps pace with the new materials being used. 
Oct 25, 2023
18 min
The need for filtration in the print industry
In this episode, The need for filtration in the print industry, we're joined by Geoff Hamilton, International Sales Manager, and Dawn Hartung, Strategic Account Manager at BOFA. Both of whom have a wealth of experience in the print industry. Throughout this episode, we explore the latest innovations in the print industry and discuss the need for filtration to help maintain a healthy printing environment and product quality.
Sep 20, 2023
10 min
Portable extraction: an enabler for electronics automation
In this episode, Portable extraction: an enabler for electronics automation, we're speaking with Graham Mattok, UK and Ireland Sales Manager, who has specialist knowledge of electronics industry automation.Graham explores how automation in electronics manufacturing is helping to enable the era of Internet of Things connectivity, from consumable ‘wearables’ to autonomous driving. He gives insight into the systems that support the demand for electronics, including advanced fume and dust extraction.
Aug 2, 2023
20 min
How lasers drive productivity & brand value
In this episode, 'How lasers drive productivity & brand value' (15 min 56 sec), we're speaking with Geoff Sagar, Product Manager at BOFA with specialist knowledge of laser processes, particularly in packaging and traceability.Geoff breaks down the reasons why lasers have come to play such an important role in creating the markings and batch codes we see on so many everyday items. He delves into lasering in customisation and explains why filtration technology is a key contributor to delivering the clear product markings needed for effective traceability.
Jun 20, 2023
15 min
Why is temperature a hot topic in 3D printing?
In this episode, we're speaking with Shravya Nahar, Product Manager at BOFA with specialist knowledge of additive manufacturing (AM) and extraction technology. Shravya discusses the important interaction between temperature control and fume and particle extraction in AM and how this need for extraction can be achieved while maintaining optimal chamber conditions.
May 26, 2023
14 min
Ink, filtration & sustainable print innovation
Dawn Hartung, Strategic Account Manager at BOFA Americas, is joined by Jay Roberts, Product Manager for UV Printers at leading print technology company Roland to discuss some of the innovations that are helping to contribute to a more sustainable future in printing.
Apr 12, 2023
15 min
Additive manufacturing vs. 3D printing - what's the difference?
Luke Ziolkowski, International Business Development Manager at BOFA, explains the differences between 3D printing and additive manufacturing. He dives into the challenges facing the 3D printing world and how BOFA technology is keeping pace with this fast-moving sector.
Mar 14, 2023
10 min
Laser Engraving and Cutting
In this episode, Richard Heard, Technical Sales Manager at BOFA, guides us through the world of laser engraving and cutting.
Jan 31, 2023
14 min
Lasers – Optimising Industry’s Swiss Army Knife
From food to fashion, packaging and more, lasering is the ‘Swiss Army Knife’ of industrial processes. In this latest episode of our Filtration Matters podcast, Geoff Sagar, a Product Manager at BOFA, highlights how the impact of laser technology grows wider and deeper across industry…and how fume extraction is helping enable a new era of productivity.
Jan 11, 2023
22 min