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Minnesota Manufacturer Ranks on 'Fast 50 List'
Trystar was named to the list as an honoree in August 2024, and the MSP Business Journal announced its annual rankings on October 25.
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The Future of Hard Chrome: Pioneering Innovations for Sustainable Solutions
Although useful, chromic acid and other compounds that contain hexavalent chromium ions are highly toxic and carcinogenic. However, one company has developed an alternative for the hard chrome process that achieves thick, conformal coatings with wear and fatigue resistance comparable or superior to hexavalent chromium-based systems.
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Masking Solutions for Medical Applications
According to Custom Fabricating and Supplies, a cleanroom is ideal for converting, die cutting, laminating, slitting, packaging and assembly of medical-grade products.
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Paint Atomization Technology Accelerates Sustainability
ABB’s RB1000i-S atomizers boost Mazda’s paint efficiency by 17%, helping the company save 30,000 liters of paint annually and reduce environmental impact.
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Episode 49: An Interview with Darren Williams, Professor of Chemistry
PF Senior Editor Lori Beckman interviews Parts Cleaning Conference co-chair, Darren Williams. They discuss highlights from the 2024 conference, industrial parts cleaning trends and current regulations.
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Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation (PEO): A High-Performance Coating for Light Metal Alloys
Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation (PEO) offers an innovative approach to high-performance coatings for light metal alloys, providing superior alternatives to traditional hard anodizing. The process transforms the surface of metals like Al, Mg and Ti into a robust oxide layer with customizable properties, tailored for demanding applications in aerospace, semiconductor, and industrial manufacturing.
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Tackling Common Cleaning Challenges
These four cleaning problems have practical solutions that, when followed properly, can be successful.
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Control Panel Helps Manage Centrifugal Blowers
Designed for easy installation and scalability, the Control Panel simplifies blower management.
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Polarization and Natural Order - The 56th William Blum Lecture
This paper provides an overview of the parallels between the synthetic order established by non-equilibrium reactions, such as anodizing, which are nano-scale, and the natural order established by equilibrium reactions in nature, many of which are on the macro-scale.
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AESF Heritage: SUR/FIN 2000 – European Academy of Surface Technology Throwing Power Measurement: The Assaf Cell
A throwing power cell is described in detail, which can be used as a small jig and positioned in an electroplating tank. This Assaf Cell is particularly useful for simulating small recesses, typically through-holes found in printed circuit boards.
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