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In-House Blackening of Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals

Process satisfies customers’ shipping requirements while meeting stricter water regulations in times of drought.

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Liquid Coating

Axalta Launches Next Generation Basecoat for Automotive Refinishing

Axalta announces the launch of its next generation basecoat technology, Cromax Gen, for the automotive refinish industry in Latin America.

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surfin

The History of Electroplating and A Historical Review of the Evolution of NASF

The history of electroplating is a curious mixture of mistakes, observations, serendipity and experimental development, enmeshed and entwined with the discovery of electricity in the late 18th century. Join Mr. Nebiolo as he reviews the fascinating history of our industry and its metamorphosis during the last 238 years. He will also provide a brief history of our flagship society, the NASF.

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management

PPG Appoints New Vice President and Chief Digital Officer

PPG appoints Brad Budde as its new vice president and chief digital officer. Budde officially steps into the role on Sept. 6th.

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Electroplating

Achieving Coefficient of Friction Targets

Jennifer Geesey of Pavco Inc. offers advice for obtaining your desired coefficient of friction.

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Electroplating

MKS Instruments Acquires Atotech

The acquistion positions MKS to advance electronic device miniaturization and complexity, as well as extend product offerings for industrial applications.

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automotive

Dodge Notes the “Last Call” with Power—and Paint

As the Dodge Charger and Challenger leave the lineup, the muscle car purveyor is putting out the final vehicles and offering paints from the cars’ performance past.

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Electroplating

Silver-graphite Coating Fulfills Technical Requirements

Graphite particles mixed into the silver layer of this coating promote great abrasion resistance at maximum loading performance.

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nasf

Registration Opens for NASF's Online Zinc & Zinc Alloy Course

The goal of the course is to provide participants with information related to the metallurgy and corrosion behavior of zinc coatings.

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Liquid Coating

PPG, Glidden Name 2023 Color of the Year

PPG and Glidden’s color of choice is Vining Ivy, a blue-green hue that the company says can punctuate a home’s personality.

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