Why aren’t “green” vehicles painted green? In this installment of his On Automotive column, transportation editor, Gary Vasilash, contemplates the trends in EV #automotive finishing and available colors for EVs: pfonline.com/articles/trend… #EV #electricvehicle #liquidcoating

The 2023 PMTS features more than TWO DOZEN parts cleaning companies on the show floor! Click here to see who’ll have products on display: partscleaningevent.com/attend?utm_sou… #partscleaning #partscleaningconference #PMTS #PMTS2023 #precisionmachining #machining

The selection of a paint- or powder-finishing system depends on a number of factors. In this #FundamentalFriday learn to choose the right conveyor system, coating technology, and ancillary equipment: pfonline.com/articles/conve… #basics #conveying #liquidcoating #powdercoating

While camouflage car coverings are meant to disguise surfaces of development vehicles, what Audi is doing to the RS e-tron will turn a whole lot of heads. Learn more about the coating here: pfonline.com/articles/prete… #automotive #EV #electricvehicle

The Gardner Business Index (GBI): Finishing returned to essentially flat in March, proving expanded activity in February to be short-lived. Click here to read the full report: pfonline.com/articles/finis… #GBI #SupplyChain #economics Gardner Intelligence

Zinc-nickel plating is growing in popularity in the high-end automotive industry in Thailand. MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions gives us a look into one plating shop's operation. Click here to read: pfonline.com/articles/thail… #plating #automotive #zincplating #electroplating

Chromium is widely used in the metal finishing industry for both decorative and hard-chrome plating. In this #FundamentalFriday, MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions offers an overview of decorative and hard chrome processes. pfonline.com/articles/chrom… #chromium #electroplating

Finishing contracted again in April, closing at 49.0 compared to March’s 50.3, which had been the case every month from September 2022 through January 2023. Read the full Gardner Intelligence report here: pfonline.com/articles/finis… #GBI #SupplyChain #surfacefinishing #economics

Looking into training opportunities within the industry? In this special Ask the Expert installment on industry education, we’re rounding up recent advice for training opportunities and cultivating your team: pfonline.com/articles/take-… #training #workforce #education

The show floor is open! Come say hi to our team at booth 140! We’re looking forward to another great SUR/FIN! #surfin23 #plating #anodizing #surfacefinishing

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"Q: What certifications are needed for selective plating for the oil and gas industry?" Scott Peterson of SIFCO ASC discusses how to go about acquiring approved selective plating certifications: pfonline.com/articles/selec… #AskTheExpert #electroplating #selectiveplating

"Q: What advice do you have for dialing in the correct amount of airflow for drying painted parts?" Jeremy Winters of Accudraft Paint Booths shares how solvent and water-based coatings are affected by a paint booth’s airflow: pfonline.com/articles/the-p… #liquidcoating #drying

The Gardner Business Index (GBI): Finishing contracted again in May, marking the second straight month of contraction this year. Check out the full report here: pfonline.com/articles/finis… #GBI #SupplyChain #economics Gardner Intelligence

"Q: My vapor degreasing fluid is being discontinued. What should I do?" In this #FundamentalFriday Elizabeth Norwood of MicroCare News discusses what you should keep in mind when replacing discontinued vapor degreasing fluids: pfonline.com/articles/repla… #cleaning #partscleaning

There is a large variety of electroless nickel coatings, typically defined by their alloy. In this #FundamentalFriday, we take a look at the basics of EN plating. Click here to read: pfonline.com/articles/elect… #plating #electrolessnickel #EN #basics

The Gardner Business Index (GBI): Finishing contracted again in June, and to the greatest degree this year. Click here to read the full report: pfonline.com/articles/june-… #GBI #economics #supplychain #finishing Gardner Intelligence

The Gardner Business Index (GBI): Finishing contracted again in June, and to the greatest degree this year. Check out the full report here: pfonline.com/articles/june-… #GBI #economics #supplychain Gardner Intelligence

Happy National Manufacturing Day! The Products Finishing team would like to wish all of our suppliers, finishers, and manufacturers a great day and thank them for all they do! #manufacturing #mfgday #surfacefinishing #liquidcoating #powdercoating #plating #anodizing

"Q: Which size sieve is normal for production of high glossy and smooth powder coating?" Kevin Biller at @ChemQuest, Inc. gives recommendations for sieve size to ensure surface smoothness: pfonline.com/articles/prope… #powdercoating #asktheexpert