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NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #123: Electrochemical Manufacturing for Energy Applications - 6th Quarter Report
The NASF-AESF Foundation Research Board selected a project on electrodeposition toward developing low-cost and scalable manufacturing processes for hydrogen fuel cells and electrolysis cells for clean transportation and distributed power applications. In this period, work focused on 3D printing anode support for solid oxide fuel cells, SOFC (or cathode for solid oxide electrolyzers, SOEC) based on our designed optimization outlined in the previous report.
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A Remarkable Rolls
Alex Innes, head of coachbuild design, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, describes the specially commissioned La Rose Noire Droptail as “glamour distilled.” The finishes, outside and in, contribute largely to that charm.
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Zinc and Black Trivalent Chromate Plated Parts
Varland Plating dedicated countless hours and resources to devise a process that not only ensures consistent quality but also delivers an aesthetically superior finish.
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A Smooth Transition from One Anodizing Process to Another
Knowing when to switch from chromic acid anodizing to thin film sulfuric acid anodizing is important. Learn about why the change should be considered and the challenges in doing so.
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Small Staff Operates Lucrative Powder Coating Top Shop
Strength in numbers? Not necessarily. Determination, customer loyalty and family values have held up this small family-owned shop after almost 30 years in business, including surviving a natural disaster.
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August Finishing Activity: Continued Contraction; Closes at 46.5
Finishing activity reports a degree of redemption in August, ending the month up 1.4 points compared to July.
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Constant Reinvention
Industry events highlight the intersections between areas of manufacturing and the ways today’s industry trends are changing the way things are made.
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Specialty Oven’s Hot Benefits and Other Questions Answered
Learn about the advantages of gas catalytic infrared pre-gel ovens in this article, including how they are energy efficient and can save users time and money when integrated into their existing systems.
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Reduced Ion Electroless Nickel to Meet a Sustainable Future
Reduced ion electroless nickel technology operates at lower metal concentrations than conventional EN and has an important role in the future of sustainable EN processes.
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'Tis the Season — Gearing Up for Conferences and Trade Shows
Products Finishing looks ahead to fall finishing industry events.
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The Best Method for Coating Full-Size Aircraft
John Owed from Carlisle Fluid Technologies analyzes the difference between using air-assisted airless, air spray and other technologies for coating a full-size aircraft. Which is better?
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