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Survey of Mechanisms of Adhesion of Electrodeposited Metal Coatings to Plastic Surfaces

This paper considers adhesion of metal coatings to plastic surfaces, exploring the ways in which different types of etching mechanisms achieve different substrate modifications, and thus different bonding capabilities.  

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energy

IHEA Opens Registration for Industrial Heating Decarbonization SUMMIT

Two-day Indianapolis-based event this September is returning with a comprehensive agenda created to tackle the challenges of energy management and decarbonization.

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aerospace

Valence Surface Technologies Acquisition Enhances Aerospace Surface Treatment Capabilities

Valence Surface Technologies LLC acquires C.I.L. Metal Finishing and C.I.L. Electroplating, bolstering defense, space and commercial aerospace solutions in North America.

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Ross Multi-Shaft Mixer Enhances High-Performance Processing

Charles Ross & Son Co. introduces the VMC-300, a versatile mixer combining three independent agitation systems for complex formulations in multiple industries.

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Electroplating

Plating by Numbers: Troubleshooting With Volts, Amps and Resistance

Monitoring voltage and amperage trends during routine checks is a simple yet effective practice for maintaining plating line efficiency and quality.

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SPS Atlanta 2025 Addresses Manufacturing Challenges With Automation-Focused Solutions, Dynamic Education Programs

Taking place September 16-18, 2025, at the Georgia World Congress Center, the U.S. debut of Smart Production Solutions (SPS Atlanta) offers a focused platform to drive automation forward and reinforce American industrial strength.

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Parts Cleaning

Unique Cleaning Process Enables More Effective Finishes

HydroPlasma’s chemical-free cleaning method is especially useful for industries where the highest standards of cleanliness are required and where coating is the final step in the manufacturing process.

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Hybrid Applications: A New Boom for EN Technology

Brad Durkin, Electroless Nickel Conference technical director and consultant, explores evolving EN applications and the technology’s role in hybrid coating systems.

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sustainability

AkzoNobel Introduces Terracotta Effect Collection

The Interpon D2525 Terracotta Effect Collection offers durable, terracotta-inspired finishes in 12 Moroccan-inspired colors for long-lasting performance in architectural designs.

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aerospace

AkzoNobel Enhances Durability of Historic KC-135 Aircraft

AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings supports the full refinish of a Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker with high-performance systems, featuring a heritage tail design for the 128th Air Refueling Wing.

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