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Electroplating

Choosing Electroless Nickel Plating Chemistry

A plater’s approach to deciding which EN chemistry is the best choice. 

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PCI Announces 2024 Scholarship Recipients

The Powder Coating Institute awarded $55,000 in scholarships to students pursuing careers in powder coating, supported by PCI and corporate sponsors.

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Highlights from SUR/FIN 2024

The finishing industry's largest trade show and technical conference featured a keynote address from Air Force engineer Chad Hogan on aerospace coatings research.

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Gerdau Graphene Introduces a Graphene-Enhanced Anti-Corrosion Additive

Gerdau Graphene's NanoCORR Shield enhances solvent-based paints' corrosion resistance, reducing maintenance costs and promoting sustainability.

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New Technical Sales Specialist Joins Carlisle

Jeremy Renwand has over 25 years of finishing experience in the Tier 1, automotive and industrial industries.

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Dürr, GROB and Manz Present Concept Factory for Battery Production

Dürr, GROB and Manz showcase their concept factory for efficient, automated lithium-ion battery production at Battery Show Europe 2023.

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CCAI Foundation Awards Scholarships

Applications from qualified students were reviewed by the CCAI FEF board of directors, which determined this year’s scholarship winners. 

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Exair and Bete Announce Strategic Merger

The Exair and Bete merger combines expertise in compressed air and spray systems, driving innovation and product value for a worldwide customer base.

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Parts Cleaning

A ‘Clean’ Agenda Offers Unique Presentations in Chicago

The 2024 Parts Cleaning Conference, co-located with the International Manufacturing Technology Show, includes presentations by several speakers who are new to the conference and topics that have not been covered in past editions of this event.   

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Finishing Activity: Overall Finishing Activity Contracted a Bit Faster in May, Closing at 46.5

Finishing activity, which slowed contraction each month of 2024 until leveling off in April, contracted faster in May for the first time since November 2023. Some degree of softening is seen across manufacturing segments, perhaps due to lingering concerns about interest rates and inflation.

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