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Electro-codeposition of MCrAlY Coatings for Advanced Gas Turbine Applications - 12th Quarterly Research Report

The aim of this research is to seek a sulfur-free plating solution for electro-codeposition of (Ni,Co)-CrAlY composite coatings.  In this quarter, the coating plated in the sulfur-free, all-chloride plating solution with sodium lauryl sulfate wetting agent showed the best oxidation performance. This coating also demonstrated much better oxidation resistance that the bare CMSX-4 alloy.

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Searching for Gold

Over many years, well-regarded AESF/NASF contributor Jack Dini contributed a series of fascinating columns to Plating & Surface Finishing, under the title Fact or Fiction?.  The year 2020 saw a return of Jack’s writings from time to time, and here, he offers more material for 2021. 

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Brown and Caldwell Promote R&D Deputy Director

Brown and Caldwell has promoted Allegra da Silva to its research and development deputy director. For most of her career, da Silva has led environment R&D projects in water and wastewater.

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MacDermid Enthone Names New VP Global Marketing

MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions has announced the promotion of Emilio Pedral to Vice President Global Marketing.

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Inside Stellantis Advance Color and Materials

La Shirl Turner, head of the Stellantis North America Advance Color and Materials Department, talks about how she got there and what they do in one of the auto industry’s most imaginative creator of colors.

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Controlled Containment System Enclosures

HEMCO’s controlled containment system (CCS) enclosures are engineered to safely contain and control airborne particulate to and from sampling procedures.

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Brass Knuckle Spectrum Features Durable Anti-Fog Finish

Brass Knuckle’s Spectrum eye protection combines anti-fog protection with different lens colors to enhance productivity and safety in different conditions.

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Electroplating

Bowman Expands XRF Sales Team

Bowman, a manufacturer of XRF quality control instruments, has appointed Ryan Ahrens as sales and support engineer.

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Starrett Wireless DataSure 4.0 Offers Secure, High-Speed Measurement Data Collection

Advanced wireless data collection system for acquiring precision measurement data features extended range, data security, multiple gateways, compact size and high speed.

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IFS Coatings Breaks Ground on Expansion in Texas

IFS Coatings has broken ground on a 40,000-square-foot facility, the first part of a planned 70,000-square-foot expansion in Gainesville, Texas.

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