Scott Francis

Scott Francis Editor-In-Chief

CCAI Offers Architectural Coatings Webinar

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

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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.

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Bringing Diverse Areas of Manufacturing Together

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

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Valence Lands Bombardier Aerospace Approvals

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

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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Measuring Up

Snapshots of the surface finishing industry.

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Crossair Announces New Hires

Crossair hires new VPs of operations and sales.

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Sherwin-Williams Next Generation Aerospace Coatings Qualified by Textron Aviation

Sherwin-Williams Aerospace’s SKYscapes coatings have been qualified for use on Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker aircraft.

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FABTECH 2021 to Bring the Industry Together

FABTECH returns to McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill., September 13-16.

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Episode 8: Considering Hex Chrome Alternatives

In this episode of On the Line, LumiShield CEO David Luebke and Senior Scientist John Watkins Ph.D. discuss the challenge of bringing alternative technologies to market. 

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