Scott Francis

Scott Francis Editor-In-Chief

aerospace

A Conversation With Will Wallace of SAT Plating

SAT Plating general manager Will Wallace talks to Products Finishing about his company’s surface activation technology, plating on composites, and what the changing manufacturing landscape might mean for platers.

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sustainability

New Modular Cad Line Enables Landing Gear Overhaul Facility

AerSale recently installed a modular cadmium electroplating line from Ronatec C2C. The new line boasts a complete water recycling system, closed-loop wastewater treatment and an efficient dual microboiler system.

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Electroplating

Valence Surface Technologies Discusses Defense, Space Approvals

During the downturn of the commercial aerospace sector due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Valence has used the time to seek new approvals and put some additional focus on the defense and space markets.

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Powder Coating

Happy National Manufacturing Day

Friday October 2 is designated as a day to recognize and celebrate manufacturing industries in the U.S. Products Finishing editor Scott Francis takes moment to reflect on the hard work and resilience of coaters and finishers.

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aerospace

Andrews Powder Coating Earns Space Flight Qualification

The first-tier aerospace powder coating supplier recently had its MIL-SPEC powder coatings qualified for coating power supplies for a classified military satellite program.

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Top Shops

Products Finishing Announces Top Shops Benchmarking Program Updates

Beginning in 2021, Products Finishing’s Top Shops Benchmarking program will include a new sourcing platform that expands the benefits of participation.

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Electroplating

Products Finishing at IMTS Spark

Products Finishing announces Plating Insights track at IMTS Spark, a digital experience that connects exhibitors and visitors through educational programming, demonstrations and networking opportunities.

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Products Finishing's 2021 Finishing Hall of Fame Opens for Nominations

Nominations for the 2021 Finishing Hall of Fame are being accepted now through December 31.

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Powder Coating

Geeking Out About Space Flight

As Products Finishing releases its October aerospace-themed issue, editor-in-chief Scott Francis takes the opportunity to reflect on the finishing industry’s role in aerospace and space markets.

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Powder Coating

Col-Met Rebrands as RTT Engineered Solutions

Col-Met Engineered Finishing Solutions supplier of spray booths and finishing components and innovations has announced the company will be known as RTT Engineered Solutions effective October 1, 2020.

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Dürr Unveils Solution for Digital Paint Layer Calculation

Dürr simulation software uses a digital twin to simulate layer thicknesses directly in the spray booth.

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Electroplating

A Conversation with Josh Paisley of Lincoln Chrome

Lincoln Chrome manager talks to Products Finishing about what a good finish means for the trucking industry, the importance of listening to your customer base and the traits of a good company culture. 

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