NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #121: Development of a Sustainability Metrics System and a Technical Solution Method for Sustainable Metal Finishing - 8th Quarterly Report
This NASF-AESF Foundation research project report covers the eighth quarter of project work (January-March 2022) at Wayne State University in Detroit. The major activities in this report period are: (1) the development of a sustainability assessment method for technology evaluation with case studies, and (2) a continuous development of a software tool for sustainability assessment.
#sustainability #nasf #measurement-testing
NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #123: Electrochemical Manufacturing for Energy Applications - 1st Quarterly Report
For 2022, NASF-AESF Foundation Research Board has selected a project on electrodeposition toward developing low-cost and scalable manufacturing processes for hydrogen fuel cells and electrolysis cells for clean transportation and distributed power applications. This report introduces the project and outlines the work to be undertaken.
#nasf #additive-manufacturing
Register Now for NASF's Airline & Aerospace Finishing Course
The course provides attendees with a broad range of information related to metal finishing operations that are common in the airline/aerospace industry.
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Non-PFAS Wetting Agents for Decorative Chromium(VI) Plating
This article is based on a presentation given at NASF SUR/FIN 2022, in Rosemont, Illinois, in Session 6, Responses to PFAS / PFOA. It follows the case study of three facilities’ conversion from PFAS-containing wetting agents to non-PFAS equivalents, eliminating PFAS and moving forward with a smaller and more sustainable environmental footprint. The journey of conversion from PFAS-containing wetting agents in both chromic-sulfuric etch and hexavalent decorative plating tanks can be complicated and winding due to deep rooted standard industry practices, as well as state and federal regulations. Outlined here is a clear course of action that led to eliminating PFAS from the facilities’ wetting agent strategies.
#sustainability #automotive #nasf
Building Momentum for the Future of the Finishing Industry
Products Finishing editor-in-chief Scott Francis offers a quick recap of this year’s SUR/FIN surface finishing industry trade show.
#nasf #surfin #editorial
CARB Releases Draft Regulatory Language for Chromium Plating Rule
In draft regulatory language, CARB bans hexavalent chromium plating processes, prohibits any new hexavalent chromium permits, and imposes strict new control measures until the bans take effect.
#nasf #regulation
NASF Releases May 2022 Policy Update
The National Association for Surface Finishing has released its monthly Policy Update, summarizing some of the pertinent regulatory developments and new announcements from the month of May.
#pollution control #nasf #regulation
Pentagon Halts Incineration of PFAS Containing Materials
The Department of Defense announced that it was temporarily stopping the incineration of PFAS-containing materials until it can issue appropriate disposal guidance.
#pollution control #nasf #regulation
PFAS Legislation Introduced That Specifically Targets Surface Finishing
Legislation was recently introduced again in Congress that would require EPA to issue wastewater discharge limits for PFAS for electroplating and metal finishing source categories. Among other impacts, the measure would accelerate the PFAS rulemaking on which NASF is already working with EPA.
#nasf #regulation
SUR/FIN Session to Focus on PFAS, Chromium Plating and Automotive Supply Chain
Experts from the surface finishing industry, representatives from several automotive OEMs, and government officials will be part of a technical session at SUR/FIN on June 7, 2022 that will focus on the barriers and incentives associated with chromium plating in the automotive supply chain.
#nasf #regulation #surfin