Happy National Surface Finishing Day 2021
By: Jenny Rush
National Surface Finishing Day celebrates the contributions of the finishing industry to manufacturing and celebrates surface finishing professionals.
#nsfd
Introducing On the Line: The PF Podcast
By: Jenny Rush
Products Finishing has released its first episode of On the Line, a podcast for surface finishing professionals.
A Focus on Aerospace
By: Jenny Rush
Products Finishing looks into how coaters and finishers enable the aerospace industry, what trends and technology are emerging and more in February 2021.
#aerospace
Coatings Drive Electric Vehicles Further
By: Jenny Rush
Electric vehicle batteries depend on coatings to maintain optimal temperatures, reduce the risk of fire damage and electrical interference, and more.
#automotive
Rhodium Prices Rally in Response to Clean Air Legislation
By: Jenny Rush
Environmental legislation increases the demand for rhodium, a precious metal used in electroplating as well as catalytic converters.
#sustainability
Paint Application Without Atomizer Eliminates Overspray
By: Jenny Rush
Dürr's EcoPaintJet applicator applies paint in continuous jets, eliminating overspray, enabling quick color changes and improving efficiency.
Powder Coating Week 2021 Hosted by PCI
By: Jenny Rush
Powder Coating Week 2021, hosted by the Powder Coating Institute, will take place April 27-30 at the Renaissance Orlando at Seaworld.
A Conversation with Jody Richards of Process Technology
By: Jenny Rush
Products Finishing talked to Process Technology president Jody Richards about her forward-thinking strategy, the future of the finishing industry and more.
Inside Antimicrobial Coatings
By: Jenny Rush
Examining types of antimicrobial coatings from efficacy to regulatory considerations, with input from same major players in the industry.
#regulation
We Want Your Finishing Photos
By: Jenny Rush
Submit your finishing photos to Products Finishing and they may make it into the magazine! We are looking for powder coating, anodizing, ecoating, liquid coating, cleaning or any finishing part, project or process.
6 Tips to Encourage Women in Manufacturing
By: Jenny Rush
Entrepreneur Nancy Westcott, president of GoatThroat Pumps, offers guidance and advice for encouraging girls and women to pursue manufacturing careers.
Antimicrobial Properties, Electroless Nickel Durability
By: Jenny Rush
LeKem offers antimicrobial electroless nickel, designed for everyday production. Owner Paul Feagins talked to PF about the technology and its efficacy.