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Solvent Substitution Strategies for Finishers
Along with a desire to reduce flammability, enhance worker health and safety, and reduce costs, the solvent selection process has become increasingly complex. In-house evaluation of alternative solvents can be aided by understanding: 1) the Hansen solubility parameters of surfaces, soils and solvents; 2) solvent selection to fit within an EHS profile; and 3) solvent blending to maximize performance.
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Fifth Generation Reduced Ion Electroless Nickel Systems
Through R&D efforts over the last decade, EN technology suppliers have demonstrated many advances toward replacing lead and cadmium as stabilizing and brightening systems in 50-year-old nickel phosphorus alloy technology.
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Hospitality Suites at ECOAT14 Will Draw Big Crowds
More than a dozen hospitality suites and over a dozen more table-top exhibitors highlight what will be on display at ECOAT14
Read MorePPG recognized as John Deere Supplier of the Year
PPG selected in appreciation of its dedication to providing products and services of outstanding quality, its risk-minimizing Secure Launch Excellence process and its commitment to continuous improvement.
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Luvata's David Myers Elected President of Electrocoat Association
Director of Manufacturing/Technology returning as president for a third term
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Duralar Establishes U.S. Headquarters in Tucson
Italian manufacturer of ultra-hard coating will establish its U.S. headquarters in the Tucson region of Arizona.
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Electrocoat Association Presents Brewer, Best End-User Awards
Award presented since 1990 to recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the field of electrocoating in the categories of technology, application and promotion.
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Advanced Technical Finishing Receives Nadcap Accreditation
Receives accreditation for MIL-A-8625 Anodic Coatings for Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys, and MIL-DT-5541 Chemical Conversion Coatings on Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys.
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NASF Washington Forum is April 8-10
Join with fellow industry leaders for a day and half briefing and the opportunity to meet with our lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
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The Finishing Company Acquires Jet Finishers, Inc.
Jet Finishers brings expertise in powder coating, wet coating, silk screening and masking services that meet the exacting requirements of the military, medical and telecommunications industries.
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Making the Medical Grade for Gold Plating
Gold plating delicate and micro parts involves more than just the gold plating process—extending to cleaning, rinsing, drying and inspecting the deposits on these difficult components, as well.
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Enthone Opens Wafer Level Packaging Applications Laboratory
Laboratory will deliver customer-driven solutions to the dynamic wafer fabrication marketplace; includes electroplating processes for bump wafer, through silicon via, copper redistribution layer and copper post applications.
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