Antimicrobial Technology Enhances Metal Coatings
	Antimicrobial materials based on metal complexes have become an effective weapon in the war against the deadly microbes that cause food-borne illnesses, hospital infections and contaminated drugs. Yet these antimicrobial materials have shown a limited ability to deliver microbe resistance as part of a comprehensive surface enhancement treatment—until now.

Investigating Surface Treatments Earlier In the Design Process
	Too often the coating of parts is an afterthought for design engineers. Rather than being a part of the discussion in the early stages of design, designers try to solve problems with coatings at the point of manufacturing—or even after manufacturing. While each type of surface treatment provides its own unique set of properties and benefits, each of these processes also has limitations that should be addressed early on in the design process to ensure optimal performance.