ELECTROPLATING

Anodizing

Solving Unmet Needs of the Medical Device Industry

Pioneer Metal Finishing's Medical Center of Excellence has expanded the company's capacity to serve the critical medical device industry. With ISO 13485 certification in hand, the company is now a key driver in medical innovations.
#Top Shops #medical

Anodizing

Products Finishing Unveils 2022 Plating and Anodizing Top Shops

2022 Top Shops for electroplating and anodizing recognized at Products Finishing awards presentation at SUR/FIN in Rosemont, Illinois.
#Top Shops #surfin

Electroplating

XRF Instrument for Micro-Feature Analysis

Bowman’s A Series Micro XRF quickly measures the smallest features on semiconductors and microelectronics.
#measurement-testing

Electroplating

Japanese Automotive Supply Chain Reliance on Plating Job Shops

The relevance of electroplaters in Japan’s automotive industry is more important than ever.
#workforce development

Electroplating

The Future of Virus Detection

High purity surfaces to enable spectroscopy-based diagnostic testing.
#medical

Electroplating

Filter Press Troubleshooting and Optimization

Zachary Beckman of Haviland Enterprises Inc. discusses proper filter press maintenance for optimization of wastewater treatment systems.
#ask the expert #pollution control

Electroplating

Coping With Staffing Shortages

Tom Mastalerz, business development manager at Columbia Chemical, discusses strategies for optimizing operational efficiencies to help combat staffing shortages.
#ask the expert

Electroplating

Plating Barrel Provides Optimized Solution, Electrical Transfer

Photo Credit: Luster-On Products Inc.
#surfin

Electroplating

Developing Standardized Testing for Trivalent Chromium Thickness: A Progress Report

The industry shift toward trivalent decorative chromium plating and away from hexavalent highlights a need for testing standards.  As Chair for ASTM B08.10 Subcommittee on Test Methods for Metallic and Inorganic Coating, Mark Schario is leading the committee’s focus on developing standardized testing for trivalent chrome thickness.  This presentation provides information on the initiative, testing methods and variables, initial data on thickness comparison and alloy composition, and summary of input and extended lab testing. 
#regulation #nasf #surfin

Electroplating

Electroless Nickel Conference 2022 Open for Speaker Applications

The first Electroless Nickel Conference produced by Gardner Business Media since 2007, the event will feature expert-led education sessions and unique networking opportunities for attendees.
#education