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AESF Heritage: SUR/FIN 2000 – European Academy of Surface Technology: Copper Microelectrodeposition: The Influence of Different Additives on Growth in Microprofiles

In this work, a pH 3.0, 0.8M copper sulfate electrolyte was used for plating onto both blanket and patterned silicon wafers. This novel electrolyte, proposed by U. Landau, involves a number of beneficial effects with respect to the conventional bath.   

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Inaugural Men as Allies Conference Takes Place February 2025

First-ever Men as Allies Conference is designed for male leaders and managers in the manufacturing industry who are dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion within their organizations.

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The Cause of Craters in Powder Coating

Columnist Rodger Talbert discusses blemishes in powder coating, including craters, and the causes. 

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The Real Coatings Delivery Problems

Liquid delivery systems can have a lack of agitation, too much agitation, no coatings temperature control, and no coatings circulation. Read Sames’ Steve Romer’s solutions for these problems in this Liquid Clinic.

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ABB, ESS collaboration to enhance automotive paint shop operations

Together, ABB and Engineering Software Steyr GmbH are developing simulation tools that aim to reduce a shop’s costs, emissions production and improve overall efficiencies.

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5 Maintenance Tips for Gas Catalytic IR Ovens

Basic and periodic preventive maintenance is essential for avoiding oven downtime.

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Prioritizing Safety in a Cleaning Environment

Liquid and powder cleaning chemicals as well as acids deserve special attention for storing and using these products. Focusing on safety is crucial for facilities that use cleaners and the employees who handle them.

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Protech Group Acquires Caldwell Chemical Coatings

The Protech Group has acquired Caldwell’s industrial coatings business and assets, maintaining operations in Fayetteville, Tennessee.

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AESF Heritage: SUR/FIN 2000 – European Academy of Surface Technology: Copper Micro-electrodeposition: The Influence of Different Additives on Growth in Microprofiles

This is a republished paper presented during SUR/FIN 2000 in Chicago, Illinois, part of the European Academy of Sciences (EAST) Seminar.

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Safety Air Gun Offers Variable Force for Industrial Use

Exair’s TurboBlast Safety Air Gun is designed to tackle the toughest cleaning and blowoff applications in industrial settings.

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How to Choose a Paint Spray Gun

Application speed, improved transfer efficiency and finish quality are essential characteristics to consider when searching for the best liquid paint spray gun for an application. 

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Michigan Metrology Presents "Surface Roughness, Texture and Tribology" Course

Registration is open for the annual in-person short course from Michigan Metrology, taking place May 7-8, 2025, in Livonia, Michigan.

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EPDM Plasma System Effectively Pretreats Auto Surfaces

Plasmatreat introduces a space-saving version of its EPDM station, offering clean, precise surface pretreatment to improve adhesive and varnish adhesion.

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Combating Zinc Growth in Plating Baths

A better way to mitigate zinc growth in chloride zinc and zinc-nickel plating baths is the use of membrane anodes.  

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Registration Opens for STLE Annual Meeting & Exhibition

The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers welcomes engineers, researchers, academics and suppliers to take part in the technical event May 18-22, 2025.

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Top Shop Builds Original Systems for Coating Medical Devices

Engineers at Surgical Coatings in Colorado have been ingeniously developing their own equipment, automation, processes and software since this powder coater’s inception in 1995.

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Additional Solvent Cleaning System Variants Tailored for Diverse Requirements

Ecoclean introduces the L and XL model variants to its EcoCcompact line, addressing the varied needs of the general industry.

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AkzoNobel, Sinopec partner to support green energy transition

Partnership will leverage AkzoNobel’s high-performance coating projects for Sinopec’s overseas construction projects.

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Tungsten Carbide Powders Enable Hard Coating Capabilities

Wall Colmonoy introduces WallCarb HVOF powders, designed for dense coatings with wear and corrosion resistance.

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Products Finishing Index Shows Improvement as New Orders Strengthen

Growing automotive demand and rising future expectations point to a stronger 2025.

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5 Common Electroplating Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

Electroplating requires adherence to process control and maintenance procedures — here are some common missteps to avoid. 

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Directors Appointment Expands ChemQuest Operations

Two new directors, Ty Dawson and Meghan Patel, will contribute to ChemQuest Group’s operational excellence.

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Rotary Atomizer Enables VOC-Free Color Changes

Dürr’s EcoBell4 Pro enables mixed 2-component paint systems to be directly fed into the atomizer's return system with a reduced VOC count.

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Partnership Strengthens Powder Coating Presence in Italy

PPG strategically partners with SARO/Siccardi to strengthen its distribution network for powder coatings in the Italian market.

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