Articles

medical 1 Oct 2018

The Value of PVD Coatings for Medical Devices

Applying a PVD coating to medical devices can offer both aesthetic and functional advantages. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions.

Electroplating 1 Oct 2018

Hard Gold Plating vs. Soft Gold Plating

To properly specify which type of gold electrodeposit is better for a particular application, five key design considerations should be addressed.

Powder Coating 1 Oct 2018

Back to School in Switch to Powder Coating

School furnishings manufacturer Fleetwood Group makes the change from liquid coating and learns a valuable lesson.

aerospace 28 Sep 2018

Apple Adds New Colors for iPhone XR

The new phone’s front glass is wrapped in an anodized band made from 7000 series aerospace-grade aluminum, and it is available in six finish colors: white, black, blue, yellow, coral and red.

Liquid Coating 26 Sep 2018

Valence Acquires Triumph Processing

Valence owner Trive Capital says Triumph Processing complements Valence’s extensive service offering by expanding its capabilities to provide surface finishing on parts as long as 110 feet and as wide/deep as 14 feet.

nasf 24 Sep 2018

Lina De La Cruz Elected MAMF Chapter President

The Masters’ Association of Metal Finishing, which is the New York and New Jersey chapter of the National Association for Surface Finishing, also elected other officers and directors

Liquid Coating 20 Sep 2018

Bales Metal Surface Solutions Celebrates 40 Years

Since its inception as a family-owned, single-service shop in 1978, the industrial coating and polishing expert has grown to be a resource for manufacturers seeking a multitude of options to protect the life of industrial molds, dies, tooling and components.

Powder Coating 18 Sep 2018

Axalta CEO Predicts Coatings Mergers

Former Axalta CEO Charlie Shaver says he expects several major takeovers and mergers in the global coatings industry over the next two years.

Powder Coating 14 Sep 2018

Webinar: Improving Paint Finish Quality

Products Finishing and Global Finishing Solutions will host a free webinar on October 22 to discuss how shops can optimize their paint booth for superior paint finishes.

Powder Coating 12 Sep 2018

Architectural Digest: You Should Be Powder Coating Everything

An article on the magazine’s website touts the benefits of powder over liquid spray coatings.

Seeing is Believing: Up-Close Look at SurfaceTechnology USA

Trade shows are the number one place where getting to look and touch the end product can ultimately help companies make more informed business decisions. At SurfaceTechnology USA, attendees can see it for themselves.