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Hybrid Sol-Gel Coatings in Surface Engineering

A look at the use of modified sol-gel polymer films and hybrid system coatings, as well as the methodologies for evaluating the mechanical properties of the coatings.

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management

Onshoring Project Consortium Promotes Strategic Supply Management Practices

The Onshoring Project promotes sourcing strategies that enable responsive and economical supply solutions and grab the attention of the C-suite.

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Vacuum Vapor

Exair's Threaded Line Vac Transports Abrasive Materials

Exair’s Heavy Duty Threaded Line Vacs are made of a hardened alloy to prevent premature wear when transporting abrasive or heavy materials like garnet, glass, sand, shot blast, tumbling media or metal fittings.

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Parts Cleaning

New Partnership Develops Friction Reduction, Wear Resistance Treatment Process

Applied Nano Surfaces and Precision Finishing Inc. will jointly advance a variant of Triboconditioning technology, a patented process that provides friction reduction and wear resistance on steel and cast-iron surfaces.

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economics

Industry Expands On Production, New Orders and Backlogs Activity

Weak employment and worsening supply chains drive “production deficit.”

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Liquid Coating

NeoGraf Solutions Targets Graphene Market With New Additives

NeoGraf’s Graf-X line of graphene nanoplatelets and precursors is said to deliver enhanced mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, electrical conductivity, thermal properties and reliability in a range of coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers applications.

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management

Managing Stacked Tolerances with PTFE Lubricants

PTFE coatings allow surgical instruments to overcome static friction.

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Electroplating

Valence Surface Technologies Acquires H&W Global Industries

H&W provides a wide variety of metal finishing services, including anodizing, electroplating, and industrial painting for leading defense applications. 

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Ask The Expert

Improving Leveling in Nickel Systems

Chad Murphy of Columbia Chemical offers insights for addressing issues with leveling in nickel systems.

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Liquid Coating

PPG Earns R&D 100 Recognition for Paint, Coatings Technologies

Three of the company’s coatings technologies have earned 2021 R&D 100 Awards.

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