Scott Francis Editor-In-Chief

photo finish 14 Oct 2022

Valve Finishes

Nickel and chrome plated brass plumbing valve bodies by Everbright Metal Finishers.

Liquid Coating 11 Oct 2022

SAMES KREMLIN and iNTEC SAMES KREMLIN Rebrand as Sames

Paint and sealant application solutions provider refocuses on fundamentals and meeting technical and environmental challenges.

Anodizing 30 Sep 2022

Chicago Anodizer Emphasizes Relationships as Key to Growing Business

Chicago Anodizing Company continues to grow its 75-year old business by investing in its people and partners, and by embracing new technologies.

Parts Cleaning 30 Sep 2022

Episode 24: An Interview With Keith Jacobs, CEO, ElectraMet

Keith Jacobs, CEO of wastewater solutions provider ElectraMet, discusses the company’s approach and the latest sustainability trends for wastewater treatment.

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Mechanical Finishing 15 Sep 2022

Five Trends in Surface Finishing

You’re at IMTS because you’re interested in moving your business forward. No matter what role you fill in the manufacturing process chain, it’s important to consider how your parts will be finished. Here are five trends in surface finishing.

editorial 14 Sep 2022

Where Industries Intersect

Observations from the show floor at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS 2022).

nasf 13 Sep 2022

NASF Releases September 2022 Policy Update

The National Association for Surface Finishing has released a Policy Update, summarizing some of the pertinent regulatory developments and new announcements from the month of September.

automotive 8 Sep 2022

Ecoat — An Entrepreneurial Approach

Job shop style approach for a captive ecoat line encourages ownership, innovation.

editorial 5 Sep 2022

Always Moving Forward

Fall trade shows, conferences and in-person events are ramping up for everyone in the manufacturing industry. Products Finishing editor-in-chief Scott Francis discusses a few of the opportunities on the horizon.