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Electroplating

Scientists Unearth Ancient Plating Techniques

Last month, a group of South Korean scientists discovered metal plating techniques that date back to over 1,400 years ago.

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Electroplating

Coating to Help Europe's Telecom Satellites Keep Their Cool

A surface coating originally developed for medical implants is set to safeguard the next generation of European telecom satellites.

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Electrocoating

Axalta Coating Systems Opens Powder Coating Learning and Development Center

Facility serves Axalta’s customers as well as those interested in learning more about powder coatings or advancing their application skills; classes are available in both English and Spanish.

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Anodizing

Jack Humble on the Value of Aluminum Anodizers Council

As term on the Board of Directors draws to a close, Humble expresses appreciation to everyone at the AAC on a rewarding and fulfilling experience.

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aerospace

PPG Donates Military Coatings, Window for EC-135C Aircraft Restoration

PPG donated a boom operator compartment side window and will donate military aircraft coatings to the Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum, a Smithsonian affiliate in Ashland, Nebraska.

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Powder Coating

John Cole Named UM-Dearborn 2016 CECS Alumnus of the Year

See the VIDEO; Cole has won both the State of Michigan’s Professional Engineers in Industry “Outstanding Engineering Award” and the Detroit Metro Chapter’s “Engineer of the Year” award.

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Liquid Coating

Greenkote Adds Major Anti-Corrosion Coating Capacity in Ohio

The company says that the added equipment will multiply current capacity by nearly two and a half times, enabling the Brook Park facility to process more than 150 tons of parts per month.

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nasf

Crack Formation During Electrodeposition and Post-deposition Aging of Thin Film Coatings - 3rd Quarterly Report

Third Quarterly Report - AESF Research Project #R-118. This NASF-AESF Foundation research project report covers the third quarter of project work (July-September 2016).

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Anodizing

ASETSDefense Workshop 2016: Sustainable Surface Engineering for Aerospace and Defense

Workshop on Sustainable Surface Engineering for Aerospace and Defense will be held at Shades of Green, the Armed Forces Recreation Center at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando from December 6-8.

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Powder Coating

NSA Industries Expands in Groveton

Fabicator and powder coater St. Johnsbury, Vermont is expanding operations to Groveton, New Hampshire and bringing at least 40 new jobs to a 73,000-square-foot facility.

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Parts Cleaning

Aqueous Cleaning Solutions Drive Safety and Profitability

The change to technologically advanced, environmentally friendly cleaning solutions can support a safer, more sustainable and more profitable workplace.

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Parts Cleaning

Ultrasonic Technology Takes Tool Cutter beyond the Same Old Grind

New agitation pre-cleaner helps remove more oil and dirt while shortening cycle time.

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