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Gema's New Era of Intelligent Coating

Gema Switzerland presents the MagicControl MAX (CM50), the latest generation of its MagicControl platform. Building on the strengths of MagicControl 4.0, the MAX series has been designed to meet the growing demands of smart factory automation.

TANAKA Develops Low-Temperature High-Performance Palladium Hydrogen Filter Membrane HPM-L111

TANAKA Precious Metal Technologies Co., Ltd. has successfully developed the world's first palladium hydrogen filter membrane, HPM-L111, which delivers high hydrogen filtration performance at around 100°C.

Uyemura Launches Niphos^® 6500 Electrolytic Nickel: Double Speed, Enhanced Performance

Uyemura, Inc. of the United States has announced the launch of Niphos^® 6500, a breakthrough alternative for electrolytic nickel deposition of nickel-phosphorus alloy layers.

Chemetall Strengthens Footprint in Asia Pacific with New Application Laboratory in Vietnam

Chemetall has opened its first application laboratory in the southern province of Tây Ninh (formerly Long An), near Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The facility provides product testing and technical support to surface treatment customers across diverse market segments.

Antaisolar Launches "We Cover" Rooftop PV OneStop Solution

Antaisolar unveiled its "We Cover" solution, addressing rooftop photovoltaic (PV) challenges with the ALTRA Mounting System and SnapFit Flash Installation Technology, supported by advanced manufacturing and customer empowerment.

A Leading Platform Driving Innovation Forward

SFCHINA2026 will be held from November 11 to 13 at Area A of the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou, P.R. China. Since its inception in 1983, SFCHINA has grown into a leading surface finishing platform for technology exchange and business development across Asia and beyond.

Perception vs Protection

There is a balance between perception and protection that must be taken into account when we think about what type of surface finishing we will adopt. This balance must also take into consideration all of the associated environmental factors and include them in the total mix.