Articles

masking 25 Jan 2016

Burton Metal Finishing Rebuilds After Fire

2013 fire took Burton almost two years to get things built back up.

surfin 21 Jan 2016

NASF Report February 2016: What’s the Impact of REACH Rules on U.S. Surface Treatment?

The brief summary below the EU’s regulation on REACH became law in June 2007 and created new obligations to manufacture, import or use new and existing chemicals in the EU.

nasf 21 Jan 2016

NASF News and Reports

The National Association for Surface Finishing is the industry representative for businesses and suppliers in the finishing industry. Christian Richter and Jeff Hannapel lead the NASF's efforts from their Washington, DC offices.

medical 15 Jan 2016

Poly-Plating’s Nickel Plating Process Earns Accepted Status from FDA

Device Master Files (MAFS) available for those seeking a Premarket Application (PMA) or 510(k) approval for medical devices with the Food and Drug Administration.

13 Jan 2016

Researchers Say Superhydrophobic Coating Protects Without The Price

Scientists come up with new class of superhydrophobic nanomaterials might simplify the process of protecting surfaces from water.

electronics 11 Jan 2016

Min Zou, Mechanical Engineer and Coating Specialist, Named Arkansas Research Alliance Fellow

Zou holds the fellow for research on nanoscale surfaces like anti-reflective coatings for solar panels, friction-reducing coatings in electronics and coatings.

8 Jan 2016

Zinc Prices Down 30 Percent from 2014 Due to Falling Oil Prices

Copper prices have rebounded, taking advantage of the declining dollar but gains are limited as the greenback rebounded.

Electroplating 8 Jan 2016

January Go-To Guy: Bill Lekki, Precious Plate

Precious Plate says it goes to Bill for solve engineering problems, new product development, quoting, environmental reporting, company-wide engineering support and much more.

Pollution Control 7 Jan 2016

January's Go-To-Guy: Bill Lekki, Precious Plate

Bill Lekki, technical director of Precious Plate, began working for the company 35 years ago and is the Go-To-Guy. Also: Adrian “Sergio” Sanchez and Kally Powell from All-Color Powder Coating.