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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.

Electrostatic Precipitators vs. Fog-Based Dust Suppression: Which Works Better?

Electrostatic Precipitators vs. Fog-Based Dust Suppression: Which Works Better?

Electrostatic precipitators and fog-based dust suppression systems remove airborne particles using very different technologies, making each better suited to specific industrial environments. This guide compares how both systems work, their performance across different particle sizes and operating conditions, infrastructure and maintenance requirements, and when precision fog technology offers a more effective solution for continuous dust control without surface wetting.

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Industrial Humidity Control: Systems, Standards, and Applications

Industrial Humidity Control: Systems, Standards, and Applications

Industrial humidity control systems maintain precise relative humidity in manufacturing, processing, and storage facilities where environmental deviations cause equipment damage, product defects, or compliance failures. This guide covers how industrial systems work, industry-specific targets, and how to evaluate technologies for your facility.

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Electrostatic Discharge Protection: Shielding Components at Every Stage

Electrostatic Discharge Protection: Shielding Components at Every Stage

Protecting ESD-sensitive components requires more than grounding alone. This guide explains how packaging, handling procedures, work surfaces, environmental controls, and ESD protection zones work together to shield electronic components throughout storage, manufacturing, testing, and assembly, helping reduce the risk of costly electrostatic discharge damage at every stage.

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Electrostatic Discharge Prevention Methods: 7 Proven Ways to Stop ESD

Electrostatic Discharge Prevention Methods: 7 Proven Ways to Stop ESD

Preventing electrostatic discharge requires a combination of environmental controls, grounding systems, anti-static materials, and safe handling practices rather than relying on a single solution. This guide explores seven proven ESD prevention methods, explaining how each works, where it fits within a comprehensive static control program, and why humidity control provides the foundation for long-term facility-wide protection.

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Electrostatic Discharge Prevention: A Practical Guide for Facility Managers

Electrostatic Discharge Prevention: A Practical Guide for Facility Managers

Electrostatic discharge prevention requires more than grounding equipment at individual workstations. This guide explains how environmental humidity control, grounding systems, ionization, and anti-static materials work together to reduce static buildup, helping facility managers design comprehensive ESD prevention programs that protect sensitive equipment, improve reliability, and maintain consistent compliance across manufacturing environments.

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Anti-Static Devices: Types, How They Work, and When to Use Each

Anti-Static Devices: Types, How They Work, and When to Use Each

Anti-static devices help control electrostatic discharge by either dissipating existing charges or reducing the conditions that allow static to build up. This guide compares common anti-static devices, including wrist straps, mats, ionizers, and sprays, explaining how each works, where it performs best, and when facility-wide humidity control offers a more effective long-term solution for industrial environments.

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What Is Electrostatic Cleaning? How It Works and Where It’s Used

What Is Electrostatic Cleaning? How It Works and Where It’s Used

Electrostatic cleaning uses electrically charged disinfectant droplets to improve surface coverage, helping disinfectants reach edges, crevices, and hard-to-access areas that conventional spraying can miss. This guide explains how electrostatic cleaning works, where it delivers the greatest benefits, its limitations on different surface types, and the key equipment, disinfectant, and environmental considerations that influence performance.

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Static Control for Manufacturing: A Plant Manager’s Complete Guide

Static Control for Manufacturing: A Plant Manager’s Complete Guide

Static electricity can affect product quality, equipment reliability, personnel safety, and process efficiency across a wide range of manufacturing environments. This guide helps plant managers understand how static develops, identify high-risk processes, assess environmental conditions, and implement effective control strategies that reduce risk through humidity management, monitoring, and targeted static elimination methods.

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Static Control Equipment: A Buyer’s Guide for Facilities and Manufacturers

Static Control Equipment: A Buyer’s Guide for Facilities and Manufacturers

Selecting the right static control equipment requires more than comparing product features. This guide explains the main categories of ESD protection equipment, including ionizers, grounding systems, monitoring tools, and humidity control solutions, helping manufacturers evaluate performance, maintenance requirements, compliance needs, and long-term cost of ownership.

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