leadership

Manuel Tomasoni Joins Technic Italgalvano

Finishing supplier Technic Italgalvano has hired Manual Tomasoni to be production assistant and network manager.

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masking

A Conversation with George Giering of Giering Metal Finishing Inc.

George Giering is third-generation president of Giering Metal Finishing Inc., a leader in liquid coating, ecoating and powder coating.

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Liquid Coating

Graco Offers HydroShield Waterborne System

Graco's electrostatic spray system, the HydroShield Waterborne System, uses Pro Xp WB air spray and air-assist electrostatic spray guns to spray waterborne materials.

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Controlled Containment System Available from HEMCO

Controlled Containment System from HEMCO is designed to protect both the process and environment from contamination with HEPA filters and slight negative pressure inside.

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Electroplating

Copper Anode Filming and Sludge Formation

Clarifying the role of film formation and anode-sludge creation in connection with the use of phosphorus-containing copper anodes in electroplating.

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nasf

NASF Releases PFAS Sampling and Analysis Plan

New Sampling and Analysis Plan (SAP) includes the best practices for collecting and analyzing PFAS samples from surface finishing operations.  

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UC Researchers Create Color-Changing, Touch-Sensitive Nanomaterial Film

Scientists at the University of California have created a color-changing, touch-sensitive film made of gold nanoparticles that can be coated onto surfaces to create a color-changing skin.

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Electroplating

A Conversation for International Women in Engineering Day

SIFCO ASC engineers Dr. Ani Zhecheva Brain and Danijela Milosevic-Popovich discuss the challenges of being a woman in a STEM related field, reflect on the achievements of women in engineering and talk about opportunities for women and girls interested in STEM.

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Powder Coating

What's the Best Coating Method for Extended Outdoor Performance?

For long-lasting powder coating that holds up outdoors, consultant Rodger Talbert suggests pretreatment and washing options, a primer layer and a top coat.

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Liquid Coating

Selecting PPE for Your Paint Shop

Guidelines for determining the appropriate personal protective equipment for a painting operation.

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