by Jose Jacobo | Nov 15, 2022 | News
The title of a James Bond film from decades ago stated that Diamonds Are Forever. While we cannot claim that degree of longevity for metal parts, instruments, tools, or devices coated in Armoloy XADC®, we can state that it is a highly advanced electrodeposited coating...
by Jose Jacobo | Nov 15, 2022 | News
Chromium coatings are so effective at protecting metal surfaces that it is easy to take them for granted. However, were it not for the work of a doctoral student named George Sargent, we might still be using tools, devices, and equipment that are highly vulnerable to...
by Jose Jacobo | Sep 20, 2022 | News
In an ideal world, product design, testing, and launch would go smoothly and as expected. Unfortunately, designers and manufacturers operate in the real world. And despite their best efforts, there are scenarios in which a product defect no one could have anticipated...
by Jose Jacobo | Sep 20, 2022 | News
In manufacturing, sticking with what’s working is an easy and understandable approach. After all, innovation takes time, effort, and capital, all three of which are often in short supply. So, in the short term, the folksy advice that “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”...
by Jose Jacobo | Jul 19, 2022 | News
Many systems and devices used in industrial and manufacturing processes require lubrication to operate correctly. The type of lubricant and how systems incorporate it varies based on the kind of device, the operating environment, and other factors. There are...