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Modeling and Simulation for the Finishing Industry - the 55th William Blum Memorial Lecture

As Dr. Keith Legg, 2019 recipient of the NASF Scientific Achievement Award, watched the changes in industry over the past decade or so, he has seen modeling and simulation move from one industry to another.  Seeing how and where it is used elsewhere, he concludes that modeling could be more widely and profitably used in the surface finishing industry.  In his Blum lecture, he discusses how modeling for surface finishing is a recognized approach today.  It is proving to be very useful for plating and some finishing processes and is finding new uses as it develops, but there is a lot to learn.  The aim is to make modeling a standard, integrated approach to coating development and corrosion protection.

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AESF Research Projects and Some Related Results (2005)

The NASF and AESF Foundation have been funding research projects in surface finishing for nearly a century.  Not only have basic questions and new technologies been addressed, but numerous students have been introduced to and have made careers in our industry.  This is well illustrated by the examples of projects undertaken at Penn State University, as described in Dr. Pickering’s 45th William Blum Lecture from 2005.  Such successes continue today in our current research program.

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Electroplating

Innovation in Electroless Nickel

Experimentation defines electroless nickel technology company that prides itself on trying new things and testing new products.

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When To Discount? Never.

Consider strategies to offer more value for the same price.

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More to Masking

How finding the right masking solution impacts your finishing operation.

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Springer Industrial Hires Coating Solutions Specialist

Aris Rollins has more than a decade of experience working in the finishing industry. He has worked in sales and management positions for a variety of companies that provide coating services, including those that manufacture coating systems.

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energy

Dynapower Expands Commitment to Sustainability

Dynapower leverages clean energy focus to better serve metal finishing customer base.

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regulation

CDC Relaxes COVID-19 Face Covering and Distancing Guidelines

The CDC released new guidelines that relaxed safety measures need to protect employees in the workplace from the risks associated with COVID-19.

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nasf

President Biden Announces Plan to Secure Critical Supply Chains and Revitalize U.S. Manufacturing

The Biden Administration released new reports from key agencies on critical supply chains, potential vulnerabilities, and a plan to revitalize U.S. manufacturing.

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Liquid Coating

Venjakob Features Complete Coating Solutions at Paint Expo

At this year’s Paint Expo in Karlsruhe, Germany, Venjakob Maschinenbau plans to demonstrate its competence in diverse requirements for individual and flexible system solutions.

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