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Electroplating

MacDermid Enthone Acquires HSO Herbert Schmidt

HSO Herbert Schmidt GmbH & Co. KG. develops and manufactures highly specialized chemicals for the surface finishing industry, specializing in the field of plating on plastics and sustainable plating technologies.

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Salt Spray Vs. Cyclic Corrosion Tests

Joseph Subda, ecoat specialist for Axalta Coating Systems, explains the difference between these two corrosion resistance tests. 

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Two Tank Cleaning System in a Compact Footprint

German Machine Tools of America now offers BvL’s Niagara MO cleaning system, a two tank machine that comes equipped with a flood spray cleaning system and revolving wheel technology.

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Powder Coating

Gema USA Inc. Expands Sales, Service and Operations Teams

The Indianapolis-based powder coating technology company has hired five new employees.

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Vacuum Vapor

Umicore Combines Electroplating, Thin Film Business

The company’s new Metal Deposition Solutions business unit combines the former Electroplating and Thin Film Products business lines.

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Liquid Coating

AERO Technology Exterior Finish Featured on Land Rover Defender

AERO Sustainable Material Technology finishes reportedly offer a durable finish with self-healing properties and reduced environmental impact. 

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nasf

NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #122: Electrochemical Approaches to Treatment of PFAS in Plating Wastewater - 2nd Quarterly Report

The NASF-AESF Foundation Research Board has selected a project on addressing the problem of PFAS and related chemicals in plating wastewater streams, studying PFAS destruction via electrooxidation and electrocoagulation.  This second quarter report covers work on electrocoagulation and how it generates amorphous metal hydroxide flocs that can effectively adsorb PFASs in plating wastewater. 

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Finishing Activity Ends Year on A Low Note

Index Ends Year Below Where It Started

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Graphene Nanotubes Provide Targeted Conductivity in Thermoplastics for Automakers

New graphene nanotube product for thermoplastics allows automakers to increase cost efficiency.

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Powder Coating On Wheels

Products Finishing columnist and powder coating consultant Rodger Talbert discusses powder coating alloy wheels. 

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