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NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #123: Electrochemical Manufacturing for Energy Applications – 3rd Quarterly Report - Part II

The NASF-AESF Foundation Research Board has selected a project on electrodeposition toward developing low-cost and scalable manufacturing processes for hydrogen fuel cells and electrolysis cells for clean transportation and distributed power applications. This third quarterly report consists of Part II of a review paper, prepared and submitted to a peer-reviewed journal for publication, covering opportunities and challenges for additive manufacturing technologies. Part I, covering the literature on additive manufacturing of SOFCs and SOECs, was published in December 2022.

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Evonik Increases Additive Capacities for Architectural Paints

Evonik's Coating Additives business line is increasing capacities of two additive product groups for architectural paints.

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NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #123: Electrochemical Manufacturing for Energy Applications – 2nd Quarterly Report

For 2022, NASF-AESF Foundation Research Board has selected a project on electrodeposition toward developing low-cost and scalable manufacturing processes for hydrogen fuel cells and electrolysis cells for clean transportation and distributed power applications.  This report is the 2nd quarterly report, covering work during April-June 2022 and consists of an edited manuscript, “Manufacturing and Thermal Shock Characterization of Porous Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia for Hydrogen Energy Systems.” 

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Nanostructure of the Anodic and Nanomaterials Nanoparticles in Polyelectrolyte Multilayer-by-Layer (LbL) Films

Microstructure and elemental characterizations have indicated that the finish of a coating with a Layer-by-Layer (LbL) film results in a closely multilayered coating with a smoother surface.  In this paper, the principles of assembly are discussed together with the properties of nanoparticles and LbL polymeric assembly essential in building hybrid coatings. 

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Electroplating

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. 

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NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #123: Electrochemical Manufacturing for Energy Applications - 1st Quarterly Report

For 2022, NASF-AESF Foundation Research Board has selected a project on electrodeposition toward developing low-cost and scalable manufacturing processes for hydrogen fuel cells and electrolysis cells for clean transportation and distributed power applications.  This report introduces the project and outlines the work to be undertaken.

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Electroplating

ProPlate Uses Pure Platinum and Gold in Additive Plating Process

The company says pure gold and platinum are superior at conducting electricity and have other performance advantages compared to platinum-iridium alloys and stainless steel.

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Keyland Polymer, PolySpectra Powder Coat 3D-Printed Parts

Keyland’s color-matching capabilities, combined with PolySpectra's COR family of materials, now enable consumer and industrial brands to adopt a new approach to digital manufacturing.

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Leading AM Trade and Media Organizations Unite to Launch Formnext USA Chicago in Spring 2025

Mesago Messe Frankfurt the organizers of Formnext and Messe Frankfurt USA announce a strategic partnership with the Association For Manufacturing Technology and Gardner Business Media. The new show creates one event in the United States dedicated to all aspects of industrial additive manufacturing.

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Throughput Consulting Hires Cyber Security Officer

Throughput Consulting has hired Joe Coleman as its new cyber security officer to help customers achieve compliance with NIST 800-171, CMMC and DFARS.

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