Articles

research

Crack Formation during Electrodeposition and Post-deposition Aging of Thin Film Coatings - 4th Quarterly Report

Fourth Quarterly Report - AESF Research Project #R-118. This NASF-AESF Foundation research project report covers the fourth quarter of project work (October-December 2016).

Read More
nasf

Electrodeposition of Ni-Fe-Mo-W Alloys - 16th Quarterly Report

16th Quarterly Report - AESF Research Project #R-117. This NASF-AESF Foundation research project report covers the 16th and final quarter of this project work (October-December 2016).

Read More
Anodizing

Different Course, Same Strokes for Asterion's Vandivier

Blair Vandivier, president and CEO of Asterion, reflects on his recent experience as a committee chair of several hundred volunteers for the BMW Championship on his company blog.

Read More
aerospace

Chemetall Receives Highest Airbus Award for Third Time

Only four out of a total of 68 strategic key suppliers of Airbus have received this "Accredited Supplier" award in 2016.

Read More
Liquid Coating

PPG Confirms Proposal for AkzoNobel

PPG says they made an "attractive and comprehensive proposal" to buy AkzoNobel N.V., which they rejected.

Read More
Electroplating

Anoplate Welcomes STEM Students for Plant Tour

The students listened to the benefits that surface engineering can provide, took part in a hands-on demonstration and gained insight into the little known—and much less appreciated—technical vocational career opportunities in metal finishing.

Read More
masking

Axalta Launches Mobile Color Matching App for Powder Coaters

The free tool allows users to scan any surface and easily match it to an Alesta stock powder coating hue which increases productivity by eliminating the wait for a sample powder or color chip delivery.

Read More
Parts Cleaning

Cleaning Experts Come Together to Discuss Forming Industry Association in the U.S.

Leaders in industrial cleaning come together before the Parts Cleaning Expo at PMTS to discuss forming a new association dedicated to cleaning technologies and applications.

Read More
Liquid Coating

PPG Coatings Protect World's Tallest Condo Tower

Designed by noted architect Rafael Viñoly, the 96-story skyscraper features a lattice-like network of aluminum window wall systems finished with PPG's Duranar Sunstorm Gray Mica and Sunlight Silver coatings.

Read More
curing

Glass and Bottles Shine with Powder Coatings

Sundial Powder Coatings becomes expert in nail polish and alcohol bottle coatings.

Read More
Electroplating

Surface Finishing Mexico Holds Second Show

Mexican Association for Surface Finishing expects 2,000 visitors.

Read More
Electroplating

Titanium vs. Lead Anodes in Hard Chrome Plating

Platinized anodes optimize dimensioning and construction for hard chrome plating.

Read More
Mocap Masking Caps Plugs Tapes
Pretreatment Washer and Finishing Equipment
find masking products online
Parts Cleaning Conference
Heatmax Heaters ad with immersion heaters
Gardner Intelligence
Metal Pretreatment Technology
Fischer Technology, Inc.
Heatmax Heaters ad with short lead times