Scott Francis

Scott Francis Editor-In-Chief

Things to Come

By: Scott Francis

Products Finishing expands its team, introduces Lori Beckman as senior editor, and looks ahead to 2024.
#editorial

Electroplating

Pulling Out All the Stops

Edited by Scott Francis

Evolving coatings and finishes for automotive brake components. 
#automotive

Electroplating

Episode 34: An Interview with Chrissy Pullara, Astro Electroplating

Edited by Scott Francis

From research chemist to chemistry teacher to marketing manager to business development, Astro Electroplating’s new president Chrissy Pullara has already had a prolific career in finishing — she recently sat down with Products Finishing to talk about her experience, trends in the industry and what’s next for her company.

Anodizing

Finishing Systems Provider Celebrates 150 Years, Looks to Future

By: Scott Francis

From humble beginnings as an Indiana-based tin shop, Koch Finishing Systems has evolved into one of the most trusted finishing equipment providers in the industry.

EPSI Relaunches Custom Masking Program

By: Scott Francis

EPSI’s plotter cutting provides custom solutions for complicated masks and irregular shapes.
#masking

Bonus Podcast: SUR/FIN 2023 Interview with Richard Lynch, MacDermid Enthone

Edited by Scott Francis

Products Finishing talks trends in the finishing industry with Richard Lynch, senior global vice president, MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions.
#regulation #surfin #sustainability

Liquid Coating

Episode 33: An Interview with Hope Dollarhide, FANUC

Edited by Scott Francis

As attitudes about automation in the finishing industry change, Products Finishing checks in with Hope Dollarhide, project engineer with FANUC, to hear her insights into automation trends in the industry.

Electroplating

Plating Additively Manufactured Plastic Parts

By: Scott Francis

Using electroplating to enhance the structural properties of 3D printed parts.
#photo finish #additive-manufacturing

Highlights from SUR/FIN 2023

By: Scott Francis

Products Finishing offers a recap of some of the topics that were top of mind at the SUR/FIN 2023 finishing industry trade show. 
#nasf #Top Shops #surfin

Crossing the Streams

By: Scott Francis

Products Finishing looks to its sister brands at Gardner Business Media for new ways to collaborate and provide deeper insights into the ways various manufacturing technologies touch today’s applications. 
#management #editorial

Episode 32: An Interview with Bobby Haggard, TrinSoft LLC

Edited by Scott Francis

A wide variety of ERP systems are on the market ranging from off-the-shelf solutions to custom programs. What should finishing operations keep in mind when exploring a new ERP solution?
#Industry 4.0

Top Shop Emphasizes Dedication, Work Ethic

By: Scott Francis

With a primary focus on aerospace and defense work, American Metaseal Corp. of Arbutus, Maryland, has qualified as a Top Shop on multiple occasions. 
#military #aerospace #vacuum-vapor