Scott Francis

Scott Francis Editor-In-Chief

Electroplating

Nanotechnology Start-up Develops Gold Plating Replacement

By: Scott Francis

Ag-Nano System LLC introduces a new method of electroplating based on golden silver nanoparticles aimed at replacing gold plating used in electrical circuits.

Electroplating

Valve Finishes

Edited by Scott Francis

Nickel and chrome plated brass plumbing valve bodies by Everbright Metal Finishers.
#photo finish

Liquid Coating

SAMES KREMLIN and iNTEC SAMES KREMLIN Rebrand as Sames

Edited by Scott Francis

Paint and sealant application solutions provider refocuses on fundamentals and meeting technical and environmental challenges.

Anodizing

Chicago Anodizer Emphasizes Relationships as Key to Growing Business

By: Scott Francis

Chicago Anodizing Company continues to grow its 75-year old business by investing in its people and partners, and by embracing new technologies.
#management

Parts Cleaning

Episode 24: An Interview With Keith Jacobs, CEO, ElectraMet

Edited by Scott Francis

Keith Jacobs, CEO of wastewater solutions provider ElectraMet, discusses the company’s approach and the latest sustainability trends for wastewater treatment.
#pollutioncontrol #sustainability

Electroplating

Five Trends in Surface Finishing

By: Scott Francis

You’re at IMTS because you’re interested in moving your business forward. No matter what role you fill in the manufacturing process chain, it’s important to consider how your parts will be finished. Here are five trends in surface finishing. 
#additive-manufacturing #sustainability

Where Industries Intersect

By: Scott Francis

Observations from the show floor at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS 2022).
#editorial

NASF Releases September 2022 Policy Update

Edited by Scott Francis

The National Association for Surface Finishing has released a Policy Update, summarizing some of the pertinent regulatory developments and new announcements from the month of September.
#nasf #regulation

Electrocoating

Ecoat — An Entrepreneurial Approach

By: Scott Francis

Job shop style approach for a captive ecoat line encourages ownership, innovation.
#automotive

Always Moving Forward

By: Scott Francis

Fall trade shows, conferences and in-person events are ramping up for everyone in the manufacturing industry. Products Finishing editor-in-chief Scott Francis discusses a few of the opportunities on the horizon.
#editorial

Anodizing

Small-Scale Anodizing Helps Mountain Sledding Innovator Take Control

By: Scott Francis

Aftermarket snowmobile parts manufacturer takes on in-house anodizing.

Electroplating

Plating Options for Hydrogen Technology

Edited by Scott Francis

Holzapfel Group develops plating solutions for hydrogen production.