New Technology

Dürr’s completely redesigned EcoGun ACE pro is lighter, more ergonomic, and needs fewer parts. The new low-pressure spray gun design simplifies handling and increases operational reliability.

REM Surface Engineering says it has agreed with Nikon Advanced Manufacturing and Constellium to develop optimized surface-finishing processes for its AheaddCP1 aluminum powder for additive manufacturing via laser powder-bed fusion.

Salzgitter AG and Umicore's business unit Metal Deposition Solutions have jointly developed a process to recover the rare precious metal iridium from anodes used in the continuous electro-galvanizing process.

Walter Surface Technologies has acquired Hermes North America, a supplier of coated abrasives.

Gardco, a distributor, producer, and designer of physical and inspection instruments for the paint, coatings, and related industries, offers the latest evolution of its Fineness of Grind Gage line, engineered for accuracy, durability, and long-term performance across industries that require consistent dispersion control.

Jacob Metal Group has acquired Auris Noble, a recycler of precious and strategic metals based in Akron, Ohio.

Laboratory Testing has acquired Assured Testing Services, a source for corrosion exposure, mechanical, and materials testing based in Ridgway, Pennsylvania.

The choice of blast media is often the single most critical variable in a coating system’s performance, appearance, and long-term durability.

ACM Research, a supplier of wafer and panel processing solutions for semiconductor and advanced packaging applications, announced it has delivered the first panel electrochemical plating tool, the Ultra ECP ap-p, to an industry-leading panel fabrication customer.

With Auruna 3408, Umicore Metal Deposition Solutions (MDS) introduces an innovative hard gold electrolyte that uncompromisingly meets the requirements of modern plating in terms of environmental compatibility, occupational safety, and technical performance.

PPG announced the introduction of an ultrafiltration (UF) antifouling membrane for industrial water purification and treatment to its portfolio of spiral-wound filter elements.

Best Technology announced expanded automation capabilities for high-volume metal finishing. 

10X Engineered Materials, a manufacturer of sustainable, high-performance abrasive technology, says its EpiX MP superoxalloy blasting media has been officially tested and approved by Cerakote for use in its world-renowned ceramic coating applications.

Gannon & Scott, a provider of precious metal refining and recovery services in North America, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to join Metalor Technologies, part of Tanaka.

Dürr has developed X.Cellify DC, a new kind of dry coating for electrodes: a free-standing film of active material that is 100% recyclable until it is laminated onto the collector foil.

How can wastewater treatment operators keep their sensitive, high-dollar electronics from deteriorating prematurely in a corrosive environment?