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Ido Goldstein

Chief Technology Officer at Smart Fog

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Ido Goldstein is a technology innovator with deep expertise in humidity engineering, climate control, and non-wetting fog systems. He has spent years advancing energy-efficient and water-smart solutions that help industries like cleanrooms, data centers, wineries, and greenhouses maintain precise environmental control.

Passionate about technology with real-world impact, Ido also supports sustainable agriculture initiatives and nonprofit innovation. Through this blog, he shares practical insights on HVAC advancements, indoor air quality, and the science behind high-performing environments.

Data Center Cooling: Methods, Technologies, and the Role of Evaporative Systems

Data Center Cooling: Methods, Technologies, and the Role of Evaporative Systems

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Data center cooling is essential for managing the growing heat loads generated by modern IT infrastructure while maintaining the environmental conditions needed for reliable operation. In this article, you’ll learn how air, liquid, and evaporative cooling technologies compare, where each solution performs best, and how precise temperature and humidity control help improve energy efficiency, equipment protection, and long-term data center performance.

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Static Charge Elimination in Printing: Fixing Paper Misfeeds, Ink Misting, and Registration Errors

Static Charge Elimination in Printing: Fixing Paper Misfeeds, Ink Misting, and Registration Errors

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Static electricity is a common cause of paper jams, ink misting, and registration errors in printing environments, leading to wasted materials and interrupted production. In this article, you’ll learn how static charges develop during printing operations, compare the main elimination methods available, and discover how humidity control can prevent static buildup across an entire facility.

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Medical Office Humidifiers: Compliance, Infection Control, and What to Specify

Medical Office Humidifiers: Compliance, Infection Control, and What to Specify

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Medical offices must maintain the right indoor humidity to support patient comfort, infection control, and regulatory compliance. This guide explains the humidity standards that apply to clinical spaces, how different humidification technologies compare, and the key factors to consider when selecting a commercial system that delivers precise, reliable, and compliant humidity control.

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Data Center Cooling: Methods, Technologies, and the Role of Evaporative Systems

Data Center Cooling: Methods, Technologies, and the Role of Evaporative Systems

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Data center cooling is about more than removing heat. It requires balancing temperature, humidity, energy efficiency, and equipment protection to maintain reliable operations. In this article, you’ll learn how air, liquid, and evaporative cooling technologies work, where each approach is most effective, and how precision environmental control helps improve efficiency while reducing risks such as overheating and electrostatic discharge.

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Static Elimination for Manufacturing: Process-by-Process Guide for Facility Managers

Static Elimination for Manufacturing: Process-by-Process Guide for Facility Managers

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Paint booth defects such as fish-eyes, dust contamination, and excessive overspray are often caused by static electricity that attracts particles and disrupts paint transfer. In this article, you’ll learn how static builds up during painting operations, how it affects finish quality and material efficiency, and which static elimination methods help deliver cleaner, more consistent results.

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How Rain and Humidity Are Connected

How Rain and Humidity Are Connected

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Humidity measures the amount of water vapor in the air, and rain affects it in ways that depend on scale, temperature, and how close the air is to saturation. This article explains the science behind the rain-humidity relationship and what it means for indoor environments.

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Static Elimination in Painting and Finishing: Preventing Fish-Eye Defects and Dust Contamination

Static Elimination in Painting and Finishing: Preventing Fish-Eye Defects and Dust Contamination

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Paint booth defects such as fish-eyes, dust contamination, and excessive overspray are often caused by static electricity that attracts particles and disrupts paint transfer. In this article, you’ll learn how static builds up during painting operations, how it affects finish quality and material efficiency, and which static elimination methods help deliver cleaner, more consistent results.

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Disinfection Fogging Systems: How They Work and Where They’re Used

Disinfection Fogging Systems: How They Work and Where They’re Used

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Disinfection fogging systems are designed to rapidly distribute EPA-registered disinfectants across large areas, helping facilities treat surfaces and airborne pathogens that may be difficult to reach through manual cleaning alone. In this article, you’ll learn how different fogging technologies work, where they are commonly used, their operational limitations, and how continuous environmental humidity control can support cleaner facility conditions without chemical application or downtime.

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