Painting the Mars 2020 Rover
The Mars 2020 rover Perseverance is on its way to the red planet. What kind of surface finish will protect the rover as it does its job? This video from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory shows how NASA technicians paint the rover for withstanding the harsh environment of Mars.
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40 Under 40: Class of 2020
Products Finishing’s 40 Under 40 award program recognizes young professionals in the finishing industry.
#40-under-40 #workforce development
UC Researchers Create Color-Changing, Touch-Sensitive Nanomaterial Film
Scientists at the University of California have created a color-changing, touch-sensitive film made of gold nanoparticles that can be coated onto surfaces to create a color-changing skin.
2020 Bright Design Challenge Concludes Virtually
The Metal Finishing Association of California has completed the 10th year of the Bright Design Program with the Pasadena College of Design, this year conducting the final presentations online to allow for social distancing during the coronavirus crisis.
Manufacturers Respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic
The manufacturing industry has been crucial to responding to COVID-19. Read about the efforts of Therma-Tron-X, Nordson and HMG Paints and hear from GBM President Rick Kline.
Business As Usual? Coronavirus and Manufacturing Industry Recovery
As we recover from the coronavirus epidemic, how many companies will use lessons learned during this time to reevaluate the way they do business?
#sustainability #management #editorial
Cyclic Nucleation System Safely Cleans Complex Parts
LPW Reinigungssysteme GmbH has developed PowerJet, a modular cleaning system that offers the safe, effective cleaning of any part using only water and the cyclic nucleation process (CNp).
Coronavirus and the Coating and Finishing Industry
PF checks in with Michael Guckes, chief economist for Gardner Intelligence for an update on how the manufacturing industry is trending during the coronavirus situation.
Polishing Is Spot-On For Arlington Plating
APC has an extensive polishing and buffing department, one that has been a mainstay of the shop for more than 60 years.
TechTalk Video: Hubbard-Hall Helps Facilities Reclaim 95% of Cleaners
Scott Papst says Aquaease Infinity cleaners reduce cleaning cost by more than 35%, cut waste and reduce reject rate caused by oil saturated cleaners.