Anodizing
AMP Completes Evironmental Upgrades to Anodizing Operation
All Metals Processing has announced that it has completed the installation of environmental upgrades to its anodizing operation.
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Pioneer Metal Finishing Acquires Electrochem Solutions
Pioneer Metal Finishing has acquired Electrochem Solutions, expanding its West Coast presence and enhancing its metal finishing capabilities.
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MIL Appoints Mark Sullivan as President
Magnetic Inspection Laboratory has appointed Mark Sullivan as its president. Sullivan will work alongside CEO and owner Tim Schiewe.
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A Novel, Structurally Colored Coating for Aluminum Alloys
A recent development based on porous anodized aluminum (PAA) and metal nanowire deposits is presented here, which may become a competitive alternative to paint and organic coatings. By controlling the conditions for anodizing and metal electrodeposition, coatings in a wide spectrum of colors can be produced, including greys, black, blues, purples and greens.
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Technic Appoints Anodizing Equipment Market Manager
Technic has announced the appointment of Christian Ebbrecht as the new market manager for Technic’s Anodizing Equipment.
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Nanostructure of the Anodic and Nanomaterials Sol-Gel Based Materials Application: Advances in Surface Engineering
Porous alumina can be fabricated electrochemically through anodic oxidation of aluminum. This paper reviews sol-gel chemistry and applications, which also offers unusual nanoporous microstructures. The ability to control pore chemistry at different scales and geometries, provides excellent bioactivity, enabling the entrapment of biologically active molecules and their controllable release for therapeutic and medical applications.
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Online Anodizing Course Launches
AluConsult’s Anodizing School offers free webinar covering hard anodizing.
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Understanding the Hidden Costs and Benefits of Anodizing
Anodizing has capital costs and benefits beyond the machines — companies evaluating in-house systems should examine them carefully before committing.
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NACE International and SSPC Merge to Form AMPP
NACE International and SSPC merged to form the AMPP, which will take on research, conferences, certifications and more for the corrosion control and protective coatings industries.
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Wolkerstorfer Company Celebrates 125 Years of Business
Top Shop aerospace and defense finisher Wolkerstorfer Company Inc., is celebrating its 125th year as a family-owned business in 2020.
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