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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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Non-PFAS Wetting Agents for Decorative Chromium(VI) Plating
This article is based on a presentation given at NASF SUR/FIN 2022, in Rosemont, Illinois, in Session 6, Responses to PFAS / PFOA. It follows the case study of three facilities’ conversion from PFAS-containing wetting agents to non-PFAS equivalents, eliminating PFAS and moving forward with a smaller and more sustainable environmental footprint. The journey of conversion from PFAS-containing wetting agents in both chromic-sulfuric etch and hexavalent decorative plating tanks can be complicated and winding due to deep rooted standard industry practices, as well as state and federal regulations. Outlined here is a clear course of action that led to eliminating PFAS from the facilities’ wetting agent strategies.
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Building Momentum for the Future of the Finishing Industry
Products Finishing editor-in-chief Scott Francis offers a quick recap of this year’s SUR/FIN surface finishing industry trade show.
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Products Finishing Unveils 2022 Plating and Anodizing Top Shops
2022 Top Shops for electroplating and anodizing recognized at Products Finishing awards presentation at SUR/FIN in Rosemont, Illinois.
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Fanta Offers Turnkey Systems, Rebuilt Machines
Fanta Equipment Company manufactures NAPCO, Udylite and New Holland products.
Read MoreSUR/FIN Session to Focus on PFAS, Chromium Plating and Automotive Supply Chain
Experts from the surface finishing industry, representatives from several automotive OEMs, and government officials will be part of a technical session at SUR/FIN on June 7, 2022 that will focus on the barriers and incentives associated with chromium plating in the automotive supply chain.
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NASF Releases May 2022 Policy Update
The National Association for Surface Finishing has released its monthly Policy Update, summarizing some of the pertinent regulatory developments and new announcements from the month of May.
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Automated Measuring Systems for Coating, Electroplating
Photo Credit: Fischer Technology Inc.
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Atotech Offers Specialty Chemicals, Technologies for Numerous End-Markets
Atotech, a leading specialty chemicals and technology company, delivers chemistry, equipment, software and service to support diverse end-markets such as automotive, EV battery, ConAg, energy, plumbing fixtures and more.
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Flexible Metal Finishing Copper/Nickel Controller
Photo Credit: Walchem, Iwaki America Inc.
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