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Top Shops

Products Finishing Announces Participation in New, Expanded Top Shops Expo + Conference

Products Finishing to present its annual Top Shops Technical Conference and Awards Program at an inaugural industry event

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education

Getting in Trouble in Grade School Made Me a Better Executive

How technical education can help hands-on, kinesthetic, non-classroom learners grow into the talented workforce the manufacturing world needs.

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A Focus on Automation and Smart Technology

The June 2021 issue of Products Finishing puts a focus on the role automation and Industry 4.0 solutions are currently playing and will continue to play in increasing magnitude in the finishing industry.

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sustainability

NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #121: Development of a Sustainability Metrics System and a Technical Solution Method for Sustainable Metal Finishing: 4th Quarterly Report

This NASF-AESF Foundation research project report covers the fourth quarter of project work (January-March 2021) at Wayne State University in Detroit on sustainability in the metal finishing industry.  The success of this project depends on data.  The data needed comes from industry and other stakeholders.  The reader is encouraged to complete the survey form discussed in this report.

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Industry 4.0

Automation and Control of Electroless Nickel Baths

Spectrophotometric nickel/pH controller enables tighter control of the ENi process, resulting in improved product quality.

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Electroplating

Outside the Box Thinking on Passivation

Richard Held and Daniel Church of Haviland Enterprises Inc. offer advice for troubleshooting passivation inconsistencies.

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sustainability

Dürr Announces New Head of Clean Technology Systems

Ken Zak becomes the new head of environmental technology division Clean Technology Systems at Dürr

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Parts Cleaning

Extending Bath Life and Reducing Process Challenges in Vapor Degreasing Systems

How using a stabilizer can extend your bath life and help you avoid costly system repairs.

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education

MicroCare and Chemours explore Next-Generation Specialty Critical Cleaning Fluids

MicroCare and Chemours host webinar to provide suggestions for sustainable replacements for TCE and nPB

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Liquid Coating

Auto Buyers and Color Choices

Axalta 2021 Automotive Color Preferences Study shows Americans tend to buy solid, often black, cars.

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