Electroplating
Silver-graphite Coating Fulfills Technical Requirements
Graphite particles mixed into the silver layer of this coating promote great abrasion resistance at maximum loading performance.
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Registration Opens for NASF's Online Zinc & Zinc Alloy Course
The goal of the course is to provide participants with information related to the metallurgy and corrosion behavior of zinc coatings.
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Episode 23: An Interview With Brad Durkin, technical director for the Electroless Nickel Conference 2022
Electroless Nickel Conference 2022 will take place October 11-13 at the Omni Severin in Indianapolis, Indiana. Learn more about the event in this interview with ENC22 technical director Brad Durkin.
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Disruptive Change: EVs and Finishing Opportunities
As EVs continue to claim an increasingly larger share of the automotive market, what can finishers expect in terms of demand for finishes? Mark Schario of Columbia Chemical shares his insights into the kinds of opportunities EVs present for finishers.
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The Importance of Strike Solutions
Electroplating strikes are used to improve adhesion and create a foundation for subsequent layers when plating. In this helpful article, Adam Blakeley of MacDermid Enthone offers an insightful guide to understanding electroplating strikes.
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Autonomous Heating System Features Built-In Safety Measures
Process Technology’s Tomtech heating system features remote monitoring, built-in safety features and autonomous operation.
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Vishnu Chemicals Expands to Americas
Vishnu Chemicals is launching their chromic acid range in the Americas which will benefit the wood preservation and electroplating industries.
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Semi-Bright Pure Tin Electrolytic Plating Solution
Technic’s Ceramistan 1031 is a pure tin electrolytic plating bath specially formulated for sensitive ceramic components, connectors, pins and LED/MELF resistors.
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NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #121: Development of a Sustainability Metrics System and a Technical Solution Method for Sustainable Metal Finishing - 8th Quarterly Report
This NASF-AESF Foundation research project report covers the eighth quarter of project work (January-March 2022) at Wayne State University in Detroit. The major activities in this report period are: (1) the development of a sustainability assessment method for technology evaluation with case studies, and (2) a continuous development of a software tool for sustainability assessment.
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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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