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Tin and Tin Zinc Overview and Growth

Brett Larick of Columbia Chemical discusses the increasing demand for conductive finishes driven by the increasing electrification of vehicles.

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Anodizing

Understanding PEO Coatings

Using high-speed cameras and back side illumination (BSI) sensor technology to analyze plasma electrolytic oxidation. 

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Parts Cleaning

Aqueous Cleaning Handbook Receives Update

The Aqueous Cleaning Handbook, authored by several members of Alconox Inc., is now in its 5th edition.

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Electroplating

Adtech II, Veterans Metal Announce Strategic Alliance

Adtec II Tampa and Veterans Metal LLC announce a strategic alliance aimed at increasing the production opportunities of manufacturing companies.

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How Incredible Finishing Companies Predict the Future

The way that Incredible Plating Co. can predict the future is nothing short of, well, incredible.

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Senior Quality Control Chemist Joins MicroCare Team

Rebecca Mahoney is joining the MicroCare team as a senior quality control chemist.

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Electroplating

Thailand’s Platers Rally to the Finish in the “Detroit of Asia”

The growing automotive industry in Thailand allows plating job shops to invest continuously.  

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curing

IHEA Announces 2023-2024 Board of Directors

The Industrial Heating Equipment Association has announced its Board of Directors and Executive Officers for the coming year.

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Powder Coating

Architectural Powder Coating Mimics Natural Stone

AkzoNobel offers new stone effect powder coating for North American market.

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Electroplating

Zinc Barrel Plating

A recent visit to Mechanical Finishers Inc. (Cincinnati, Ohio) offers a look at zinc barrel plated automotive parts.

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