Articles

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.

Anodizing 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.

sustainability 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.

Parts Cleaning 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.

nasf 6 Jan 2016

Bernard Mitchel Wins NASF California Bright Design

Annual program prompts students to develop “next generation” creative and engineering solutions utilizing surface technology.

workforce development 4 Jan 2016

AAC Releases Educational Course for Architects

Anodizing 101: Building, Construction & Design is approved for continuing education units by the AIA, the GBCI and NARI.

Electroplating 1 Jan 2016

Why We Are Opening a Plating Shop in Mexico

KC Jones Plating Co. explains why they are joining several other finishing shops in opening branches nin Mexico, the No. 1 exporter of automotive parts to the U.S.