Electroplating
Apple Invents Specialized Display Coatings for Foldable iDevices
Patent application specifies coatings that have flake pigments needed to protect the display of a device such as a future iPhone that is capable of bending in half without damage.
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Masters’ Association of Metal Finishers Celebrate Holidays
The Masters’ Association of Metal Finishers (MAMF), the New York and New Jersey chapter of the NASF, celebrated the holiday season with a luncheon.
Read MoreCyanide Destruction: A New Look at an Age-Old Problem
Cyanide in mining and industrial wastewaters has been around from the beginning, including electroplating processes. This presentation reviews a number of current processes, and in particular, offers new technologies for improvement in cyanide destruction by the most common process, using sodium hypochlorite.
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A.R. Machining Installs New Zinc Phosphate Line
The Texas company is a contract manufacturer specializing in precision machining work for the aerospace, oil, gas and semiconductor industries.
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PPG to Acquire Global Coatings Manufacturer Whitford Worldwide
Whitford specializes in manufacturing low-friction, wear-resistant coatings for industrial applications in automotive, aerospace, energy and construction products.
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A Day to Celebrate the Finishing Workplace
Workforce Development, National Surface Finishing Day is a Way to Celebrate our Industry
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Watch the Video and See How to Take Part in National Surface Finishing Day
Watch Products Finishing contributor Tim Pennington show you how your shop can utilize National Surface Finishing Day on March 6 to help promote your facility and the surface finishing industry.
WatchWorkforce Development in the Finishing Industry
The January issue of Products Finishing takes a look at an issue which is affecting every job shop and OEM: how to develop and retain a qualified workforce. I had the chance to talk with several shop owners about the importance of certification and training in retention of employees, and discovered a new program that helps veterans enter the liquid and powder coating industry. Check out the issue here.
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Developing a Finishing Workforce
How Industry Certifications Help Attract and Maintain a Team of Qualified Employees
Read MoreFixing The Cause Of Yellowing In Blue Trivalent Passivate
When parts look great upon initial make-up, but begin to yellow in appearance after 2-4 weeks, Chad Murphy from Columbia Chemical says it can be a number of factors.
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