MMS Blog

EcoClean Consolidates Cleaning Procedures to Streamline Parts Cleaning

By combining processes that formerly required several machines into one single cleaning system, EcoClean says it is able to optimize quality and cost.

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photo finish

Back On the Trade Show Floor

As business continues to recover from pandemic-related challenges, the return of industry events has been a much-needed morale boost for finishers.

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Anodizing

Hybrid Sol-Gel Coatings in Surface Engineering

A look at the use of modified sol-gel polymer films and hybrid system coatings, as well as the methodologies for evaluating the mechanical properties of the coatings.

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economics

Industry Expands On Production, New Orders and Backlogs Activity

Weak employment and worsening supply chains drive “production deficit.”

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Liquid Coating

Managing Stacked Tolerances with PTFE Lubricants

PTFE coatings allow surgical instruments to overcome static friction.

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Ask The Expert

Improving Leveling in Nickel Systems

Chad Murphy of Columbia Chemical offers insights for addressing issues with leveling in nickel systems.

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management

Leadership. In Three Words.

You can boil the keys to leadership down to three words.  Leaders get the behaviors they exhibit, expect and tolerate.

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Electroplating

Episode 11: Weathering the Supply Chain Storm, Part 2 - Metal Plating

Douglas Hughes, product manager wear resistant coatings for MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solution discusses the current supply challenges facing the finishing industry.

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Parts Cleaning

Advanced Solvent Technology for Medical Device Cleaning

An insider's look at new critical cleaning technologies being used in the manufacture of medical instruments.

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Top Shops

An Interview with Michael Feldstein, Surface Technology Inc.

Surface Technology Inc. president Michael Feldstein discusses his company’s capabilities, core values and the philosophy that has helped it achieve Top Shops recognition.

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management

Truly Investing in Training

John Cole of powder coating equipment supplier Parker Ionics discusses how to get a worthwhile return on your investment in employee training.

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Electrocoating

Dürr Builds Two Paint Shops for Heavy Truck Manufacturer in China

The two paint shops for Sinotruk are being built in the eastern Chinese province of Shandong. Cabs for various trucks and other commercial vehicles – including Sinotruk’s Yellow River, Sitrak and Howo – will be painted at the new shops.

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