MMS Blog
Using Antimicrobial Coatings to Help Combat the Spread of Germs and Bacteria
With concern over germs at an all time high, antimicrobial coatings are gaining interest. One company, Vitracoat, explains how its VitraGUARD line of coatings uses a spherical silver-ion based ingredient to disrupt the grown and reproduction of bacteria.
Read MorePart Cleanliness is Second Nature
While the general public has ramped up its concern about cleanliness, I can’t help but think about shops that have parts cleaning operations that are always concerned about cleaning.
Read MoreManufacturers Respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic
The manufacturing industry has been crucial to responding to COVID-19. Read about the efforts of Therma-Tron-X, Nordson and HMG Paints and hear from GBM President Rick Kline.
WatchControlling Quality of Zinc Flake Coatings on Steel Fasteners
Scott McEuen, North American business development manager of zinc flake coatings at Atotech, explains how the quality of zinc flake coatings depends on good adhesion and bonding to the substrate of the fasteners.
Read MoreWomen in Finishing Webinar Recap: Living & Leading Through the Storms of Life
CCAI's Women in Finishing group presented a webinar featuring two leadership experts who gave tips for effective leadership during a crisis.
Read MoreNasmyth TMF Survives, Thrives After 2015 Fire
Metal finisher worked with several architects and consultants in designing new facility, and then called in CJI Process Systems to design, fabricate and install the anodizing lines and equipment.
Read MoreBusiness As Usual? Coronavirus and Manufacturing Industry Recovery
As we recover from the coronavirus epidemic, how many companies will use lessons learned during this time to reevaluate the way they do business?
WatchBest Practices for Ecoat Paint Ultrafiltration Systems
Insights and actions to help maintain a top-performing ultrafilter system, extend the life of UF elements and gain more permeate.
Read MoreThree Rules to Live by When Business Times Get Tough
Advice for business leaders in the finishing industry as the world reacts to the economic repercussions of the coronavirus COVID-19 crisis.
Read MoreSafety in Manufacturing During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Resources and recommendations for manufacturing employees to stay safe during COVID-19 were released from OSHA, AIHA.
Read MoreAlternatives to Air Sparging Make Better Choices for Tank Agitation
A modest investment in cleaning tank modification to eliminate air sparging can provide significant savings in improved part processing, saving both time and money.
Read MoreFinishing Index Contracts as COVID-19 Disrupts Economy
Index falls to historic low as domestic and foreign orders activity weakens.
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