10 Anodizing Best Practices
Edited by Scott Francis
Following this list of guidelines can help to increase the performance, cost effectiveness and quality for your anodizing operation.
#ask the expert
Episode 41: An Interview with Holly Gottfredson, Finishing Dynamics, American Metalcraft Inc.
Edited by Scott Francis
On the Line explores gender roles in manufacturing and finishing, and the importance of education in fostering a workforce for the future of the industry.
#education
Solar-Powered Photonic Cooling Enables Energy-Saving Coating
By: Scott Francis
Passive cooling technology can reduce interior temperatures 5-13°C, offering weight, cost and CO2 benefits for cars, construction, aircraft and more.
#energy #sustainability
NASF/AESFF Announce Electroplating & Surface Finishing Course
Edited by Scott Francis
This web-based training program is designed for operators and supervisors of job shops and captive shops applying a broad range of surface finishes on a variety of substrates.
#workforce development
Blackstone-NEY Ultrasonics Introduces the New Agi-Sonic AS-6000 Ultrasonic Parts Cleaning Systems
Edited by Scott Francis
The AS-6000 has payload capacity up to 500 lbs and tank volumes of up to 675gallons.
Steelhead Technologies Wins Top Performer Award
Edited by Scott Francis
Steelhead Technologies has receved the Winter 2024 Top Performer award in job shop software from software comparison website SourceForge.
#Industry 4.0
Take Full Advantage of Industry Events
By: Scott Francis
As travel plans ramp up for the year, what industry events will you attend? Products Finishing offers a quick look at some of the upcoming opportunities for 2024.
#nasf #surfin #editorial
Product Finishing’s 2024 Top Shops Benchmarking Survey Deadline Approaches
Edited by Scott Francis
Taking this year’s Products Finishing’s annual Top Shops Benchmarking Survey? Respondents are urged to complete the survey by April 30, 2024 in order to be considered as a qualifying top shop.
#Top Shops
National Surface Finishing Day is Just Around the Corner
By: Scott Francis
Products Finishing visited Cincinnati area finishing facilities in 2023 as part of celebrations for National Surface Finishing Day. This year’s NSFD will take place on Wednesday, March 6.
#photo finish
10 Ecoat Best Practices
Edited by Scott Francis
Following this list of guidelines can help to increase the performance, cost effectiveness and quality for your ecoat operation.
#ask the expert
Powder Coating Formulation Combines Hardness and Flexibility
Edited by Scott Francis
IFS Coatings launches thermoplastic modified polyolefin powder coating that combines hardness and flexibility.
Episode 40: On The Line Discusses Industry Trends, Year Ahead
Edited by Scott Francis
To celebrate the 40th installment of Products Finishing’s On the Line column and podcast, the PF crew sat down to discuss industry trends and initiatives.
