John Raterman Winner of 2001 Nord Innovation Award
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John M. Raterman has received the 2001 Nord Innovation Award from Nordson Corp., Duluth, Ga. The award was presented to Raterman for his patents on the Nordson SaturnR nozzle. The newly established Nord Innovation Award recognizes Nordson employees who have been instrumental in making new and patented products commercially successful.
Nordson Saturn nozzles are used in conjunction with Nordson dispensing guns in the application of hot melt adhesives in packaging and product-assembly applications. Color-coded rings on each nozzle identify nozzle orifice and engagement or orifice and angle, allowing users to select the correct replacement nozzle without measurement. The rings provide visual verification of the correct nozzle and serve to differentiate Nordson nozzles from competitive products.