FINISHING NEWS

NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #122: Electrochemical Manufacturing for Energy Applications

4/27/2024

This NASF-AESF Foundation research project report covers the ninth quarter of project work (January-March 2024) at the University of Texas at Dallas. In this period, we followed our work on 3D printing anode support for solid oxide fuel cells, SOFC (or cathode for solid oxide electrolyzers, SOEC). We focused on the mechanical properties of 3D printed yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) using a four-point bending test. We then conducted a statistical analysis to characterize the flexural strength of porous 3D printed YSZ.

Robert McLaughlin Retires from Axalta Board of Directors

4/25/2024

Robert M. McLaughlin has decided he will retire from Axalta’s board of directors and will not stand for re-election at the company’s 2024 Annual General Meeting of Members.

Technic Appoints Director/Research and Development

4/23/2024

In his new role, Matt Sylvestre oversees and coordinates all research and development projects at Technic's Cranston, Rhode Island, facility, as well as manage the operations of the R&D laboratory.

Columbia Chemical and Alufinish Announce Collaboration

4/23/2024

By combining their sales and service capabilities and resources for the U.S. market, the two companies will cover the entire aluminum alloy surface treatment process from pre-treatment to anodizing and coating.

Gema USA Welcomes New Controller

4/23/2024

Alicia Czyszczon joins the company from USA Comfort Corp. where she served as the controller since 2015.

Register for In-Person Finishing Courses from NASF

4/22/2024

Three classes are offered during Sur/Fin 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.

PPG Appoints VP Environment, Health and Safety

4/21/2024

Lyndee Brassieur will report to Ram Vadlamannati, senior vice president, operations.

Greater Environmental Responsibility and Innovation in the Powder Coatings Industry

4/21/2024

Marchesini emphasized the need for unified international regulation and addressed the issue of dangerous raw materials still being used in some parts of the world.

AkzoNobel Invests in Dutch Research Labs

4/20/2024

Work is about to start on building a technology center for powder coatings, while a new polymer lab has just opened which will develop resin technologies for all the company’s businesses.

Hubbard-Hall Acquires Prosys Finishing Technology

4/18/2024

With this strategic move, Hubbard-Hall expands its product portfolio and welcomes Randy DiSano, former owner of Prosys, to its team.