Current 3D printers employ either plastic or metal only, and the conventional method to coat 3D plastic structures with metal is not environment-friendly and yields poor results. Now, scientists have ...

LEIPZIG, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dr. Thimo Lothert from Axalta Coating Systems spoke today at the Car Body Coating Intensive 2014 conference, in Leipzig, Germany. He presented insights into the ...

As composites practitioners well know, tooling for composite parts is a challenge. Metal tools are the most robust option and support rate production, but they need to be carefully engineered to match ...

Metal coatings are applied on all kinds of items made of alloys, metals and plastics. These are used either for decorative platings or to enhance the chemical and physical properties of their surface ...

3D printed plastic parts can be accurately nickel plated if the plastic is pre-doped with catalyst before printing, according to scientists from Waseda University, Japan. It is an alternative to a ...

Manufacturers need to find the perfect finish for their metal products. Learn if powder coating or paint is the better option ...