Scott Francis

Scott Francis Editor-In-Chief

Powder Coating

Vitracoat Announces New Appointments

Vitracoat of Elkhart, Ind. announces new hires, promotions.

Read More
automotive

Henkel Pretreatment Process Recognized for Sustainability

Henkel’s Pallumina, a next generation metal pretreatment process for automotive production, has been recognized with an Altair Enlighten Award for its sustainability contributions.

Read More
photo finish

Cleaning and Passivation of Custom Springs

A custom chemical cleaning and descaling process helps protect these highly-specialized springs that are used in the nuclear energy industry.

Read More
Liquid Coating

PPG Coatings Used in Next Generation of NY Skyscrapers

PPG’s metal coatings are used in several of the buildings in New York’s Hudson Yards real estate development.

Read More
Electroplating

The Continuing Battle Over Hex Chrome

The latest in the California regulatory battle over the phase-out of hexavalent chromium use in finishing operations.

Read More
education

CCAI Offers Architectural Coatings Webinar

Free architectural coatings webinar will be held Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. EST.

Read More
basics

Modeling Software Improves Understanding of Porous Coatings

University of Illinois at Chicago leverages SwiftComp software to predict elastic and mechanical properties of porous coatings under different loading conditions.

Read More
Electrocoating

Bringing Diverse Areas of Manufacturing Together

Top Shops Expo + Conference creates unmatched learning and networking opportunity for manufacturing businesses.

Read More

Valence Lands Bombardier Aerospace Approvals

Valence Surface Technologies’ Los Angeles facility is now providing Bombardier peen forming and shot peening capabilities.

Read More
Liquid Coating

An Interview with Brett Smith, CAR

Brett Smith, director, technology, Center for Automotive Research, discusses his work in the propulsion side of the automotive industry and his thoughts about the future of electric vehicles. 

Read More
Powder Coating

Being the New Guy

Products Finishing editor-in-chief, Scott Francis, discusses digging into his first industry event after a year and a half on the job.

Read More
regulation

NASF Releases Public Policy Update for July 2021

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

Read More
Metal Pretreatment Technology
Mocap Masking Caps Plugs Tapes
Pretreatment Washer and Finishing Equipment
Koch Finishing Systems
Parts Cleaning Conference
More blasting. Less part handling.
Heatmax Heaters ad with immersion heaters
The Finishing Industry’s Education and Networking Resource
More blasting. Less part handling.