Episode 52: An Interview With John Clark, E & J Parts Cleaning
John Clark, president of E & J Parts Cleaning Inc., discusses continuous improvement pursuits including adding automated vacuum degreaser capabilities and implementing a paperless ERP system.
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Coating Company Introduces Evergreen Sprint as 2025 Color of the Year
Axalta Coating Systems has chosen Evergreen Sprint, a rich, deep forest green that pays homage to the British racing green.
Read MoreDeep-Sea Drilling Vessel Protected By Marine Coatings
China’s first domestically designed ultra deep-sea drilling vessel is being protected by more than 300,000 liters of International marine coatings supplied by AkzoNobel.
Read More2025 Top Shop Benchmarking Survey Opens Ahead of Schedule
Products Finishing’s Top Shops Benchmarking Survey is now open, offering surface finishing operations valuable feedback for meeting continuous improvement goals.
Read MoreCCAI 2025 Scholarship Program Accepting Applications
The scholarship program named for the first executive director of the CCAI aims to attract new talent to the industrial finishing and surface coating technologies industry.
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Coater Enables High-Performance Semiconductor Production
Toray Engineering Co. Ltd. has developed the Treng-PLP Coater, a high-accuracy coating device for panel level packaging.
Read MoreLED Light Booth Offers Transition to LED-Based Visual Color Evaluation
X-Rite Inc. has introduced the Judge LED light booth, designed for precise visual color evaluation as industries shift to energy-efficient LED lighting.
Read MoreHigh-Performance Viscometers Deliver Accuracy, Reproducibility
With advanced features like direct drive motors, electronic cone lifts and built-in temperature control, Gardco's byko-visc CP cone and plate viscometers deliver accuracy and ease of use for viscosity measurements.
Read MoreCustom Workflow Due Date Feature Increases Productivity
Cetec ERP’s enterprise resource planning platform release enables users to create custom workflows with associated due dates.
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Testing Safe Alternative Conversion Coatings
A joint test protocol was developed by a hex chrome-free consortium to best evaluate the most recent commercially available alternative conversion coatings. This article reveals the findings.
Read More2024 in Review — PF Looks Back on the Year's Biggest Industry Topics and Trends
From regulatory challenges to technology innovations, Products Finishing looks back at the finishing industry stories of 2024.
Read More5 Common Electroplating Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
Electroplating requires adherence to process control and maintenance procedures — here are some common missteps to avoid.
Read MorePractical Environmental Management Reduces Costs, Refines Quality
By focusing on effluent treatment and efficient tin recovery, this Indian surface treatment plant meets stringent environmental standards and sustainable high-quality production.
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Top Shop Concentrates on Automating Processes for Automotive Plating
This well-established zinc and zinc-nickel plater covers “auto” in more than one way. Automotive jobs consist of 75-80% of this surface finisher’s work, while the team continuously seeks ways to implement automation.
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Masking Solutions for Medical Applications
According to Custom Fabricating and Supplies, a cleanroom is ideal for converting, die cutting, laminating, slitting, packaging and assembly of medical-grade products.
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Electroless Nickel Gets a 24/7 Helpline
A new helpline developed by Surface Technology Inc. provides EN finishers with troubleshooting and technical support in real time.
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Two Decades of "Never Finished"
Join the Products Finishing team as we celebrate Matt Kirchner’s 20 years with us!
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Twenty Years of "Never Finished"
Celebrating two decades of writing the “Never Finished” column, longtime PF contributor Matt Kirchner reflects on the top 20 that have stood out to him the most.
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Celebrating Surface Finishing
Products Finishing looks ahead to 2025 programs to recognize and inspire the industry.
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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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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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Episode 51: An Interview With Derek DeGeest, DeGeest Corp. and Lesta USA
In the latest installment of On the Line, PF catches up with DeGeest to discuss trends in finishing automation, workforce and succession planning, and addressing the challenges of implementing new technology.
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Episode 50: An Interview with Andrew Kossowski, Veterans Metal
Products Finishing interviews Veterans Metal owner Andrew Kossowski to hear the latest about the company’s transformation from a traditional metal finishing job shop to a state-of-the-art finishing operation utilizing the latest in software and automation solutions.
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Episode 49: An Interview with Darren Williams, Professor of Chemistry
PF Senior Editor Lori Beckman interviews Parts Cleaning Conference co-chair, Darren Williams. They discuss highlights from the 2024 conference, industrial parts cleaning trends and current regulations.
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Episode 48: An Interview With Louis Lebrun, Axine Water Technologies
PF's On the Line podcast explores an electrochemical oxidation technology designed to eliminate PFAS compounds.
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An Altruistic Growth Strategy Puts People First
Professional Plating emphasizes investing in its team and fostering a supportive environment on the shop floor.
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TTX’s Automated Conveyor Carrier System Offers Wireless, Flexible Operation
ACC system designed for reliable, consistent point-to-point movement of everything from small to heavy parts.
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