Anode Answers for Hard Chrome Plating
While problems continue to rise with using lead anodes for hard chrome plating, some manufacturers are discovering platinized titanium anodes as a much-improved alternative with a long list of advantages.
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AkzoNobel Creates Bio-Based Interior Coating for Kia Motors
The interior coating was designed for the inside of the Kia EV9 electric SUV.
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Insulative Coating Protects Personnel, Mitigates Heat Losses and Gains
Versatile coating minimizes skin-contact burns and reduces process heat loss and solar heat gain.
Rösler Names CEO of US Subsidiary
Dr. Tayfun Sigirtmac has served as the general manager of Rösler Turkey for almost a decade.
Forms+Surfaces Expands from Humble Beginnings to Global Market Leader
Originally founded in Santa Barbara, California, the company now manufactures in multiple U.S. locations and in India.
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Hollow Cone Liquid Nozzle Offers Uniform Distribution
New liquid atomizing spray nozzle features a tangential flow design.
Episode 37: An Interview with John Mulder, Master Finish
John Mulder, president of Master Finish of Grand Rapids, Mich., discusses his company’s experience with trivalent chromium and offers advice for those thinking of transitioning their current hexavalent chromium processes or adding tri-chrome capabilities.
Sol-Gel Metal Pretreatment Offers Corrosion Protection, Adhesion
The pretreatment solution is designed specifically for the aerospace industry.
MicroCare Celebrates 40 Years of Critical Cleaning Solutions
The company was founded in October 1983.
Products Finishing 40 Under 40 Program Issues 2024 Call for Nominations
PF is looking for 40 individuals under the age of 40 who are making a difference in the world of coating and finishing. Deadline for nominations is February 1, 2024.
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Bowman XRF Appoints Technical Sales Engineer
Landon Robertson named technical sales engineer for the Eastern Region for Bowman XRF.
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Checon Expands Market Offering with Acquisition of Umicore Electrical Materials USA, Inc.
The company is strategically working to meet future growth opportunities surrounding the use of precious metals and conductive materials like copper and aluminum.
#economics #electronics
Cobalt’s Role In Passivation
Learn about cobalt in passivation, why it is being replaced and the alternative technology that is taking its place in this column from Christian Kissig of Columbia Chemical.
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The Time is Now
Products Finishing editor-in-chief Scott Francis discusses takeaways from recent industry events and recounts observations about the growing interest in mobility applications.
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Mastering Uniformity Through Surface Prep Standardization
By standardizing surface preparation processes and adopting surface energy measurement, a company can achieve uniformity, quality and cost reduction.
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Axine Water Technologies Expands Leadership Team
Axine Water Technologies is expanding its leadership team to support its growth in industrial wastewater treatment of PFAS and other contaminants.
Good Advice? Ask 5 Questions
Even one new detail uncovered by good questions might alter the advice we would have offered in the first place.
Finishing Activity Contracts in September, Closes at 44.4
The slowed contraction seen in August appears to have been a blip as finishing activity contracted faster again in September to another two points.
Clean Technology Lasers for Coating Adhesion
Laser cleaning systems remove corrosion, grease, residue and existing coatings from metal surfaces quickly, with less preparation and mess than traditional techniques.
Surface Preparation for Best Adhesion for Powder Coating
Kevin Biller with ChemQuest recommends the proper way to prepare a surface for powder coating that leads to excellent adhesion on 304SST.
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