marketing

Finishing Activity Closing at 47.7 for the Second Month in a Row

After slowing contraction for each of four months straight, Finishing activity leveled off in April. The scenario is similar across manufacturing segments, perhaps reflecting increased conservatism as interest rates and inflation fail to come down.

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Powder Coating

Dirt in the Powder Coated Film

Rodger Talbert shares how to identify dirt showing up on powder-coated film and where it comes from. 

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Dissolver for Lab Dispersing

The compact product redesign includes a closed worktop, unique lifting column, integrated control panel, large color display with light-up buttons and system adaptability.

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Electroplating

With Electrochemical Additive Manufacturing (ECAM), Cooling Technology Is Advancing by Degrees

San Diego-based Fabric8Labs is applying electroplating chemistries and DLP-style machines to 3D print cold plates for the semiconductor industry in pure copper. These complex geometries combined with the rise of liquid cooling systems promise significant improvements for thermal management.

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Sheboygan Paint Co. Names Director of Sales and Marketing

Chris Sonntag’s general industrial sector experience and effective relationship building will enable him to lead the company’s commercial teams.

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AkzoNobel to Close Three European Manufacturing Sites

The powder coating company is taking steps toward optimizing its industrial footprint by 2026 by transferring production to its other locations.

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Powder Coating

Powder Coating for 2-Wheelers

The company’s first single layer powder coating for two-wheelers, the product is designed to protect and enhance the body parts, wheels and trim of any two-wheeled vehicle, in line with the performance levels specified, tested and approved by OEMs.

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surfin

Electroplating in the Context of Worldwide Nanotechnology Initiatives: A Heritage Paper

In the first part, a summary is presented on recently established nanotechnology initiatives in various countries around the world. Program funding levels and core activities will be compared to provide a basis for assessing business opportunities for various industries. The second part of the paper looks at specific examples of nanostructures made by electrochemical methods currently at various stages in their development, or already in use. 

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medical

Masking Solutions for Medical Applications

This article from Custom Fabricating & Supplies answers the question about how to break into the medical market with the masking process. 

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sustainability

Nouryon Releases 2023 Sustainability Report

The specialty chemicals company cites progress in advancing its portfolio of sustainable solutions as well as improved safety and environmental performance.  

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