ResinTech unveiled an Aqua Cycler model targeting PFAS and metal contaminants. This advanced system integrates SIR-110-HP resin, renowned for PFAS removal, alongside metals, ensuring operators achieve regulatory compliance while providing clean DI water for operations.

Mike Warner, president of ResinTech's Regeneration Services, emphasized the industry's need amidst stricter PFAS regulations, stating, “Our latest Aqua Cycler directly addresses the compliance challenge without sacrificing quality, aiding operators to navigate the evolving regulatory landscape.”

ResinTech, a leader in water treatment solutions, demonstrates its commitment through the Aqua Cycler, highlighting its dedication to addressing the industry’s water treatment challenges.

Because the industry is changing rapidly the requirements made on trade fairs is also changing. DeburringEXPO will therefore no longer take place as an independent event, but will be incorporated into the new trade fair called Parts Finishing, taking place for the first time next year on Nov. 12 – 13, 2025. The new two-day event will combine the subjects of deburring technologies, component cleaning and surface finishing and will be held at the exhibition center of Karlsruhe, Germany.

Megatrends such as the mobility and energy transition, demographic changes and digitalization pose new challenges for the economy and society, but also present opportunities. They demand new products and adapted manufacturing strategies of the manufacturers and companies far down the supply chain. These changes are not failing to have an effect on the trade fair landscape.

“After numerous discussions with companies that exhibited at DeburringEXPO and having closely observed the development of various trade fairs, we have reached the decision no longer to hold the trade fair for deburring technologies as an independent event,” explains Hartmut Herdin, managing director of the private trade fair organizer, fairXperts GmbH & Co. KG.

The surface finishing area at the show will include the process steps of fine and ultra-fine grinding, polishing, honing, lapping, vibratory grinding, blasting and brushing.

The market has reacted favorably to this concept, and the trade fair organizer has already received bookings from manufacturers. The event will subsequently continue to take place in uneven years.

“More and more companies are questioning the cost-benefit ratio of exhibiting at a traditional trade fair,” Herdin says. “In order to present machines at a stand, a great deal of space is required, which incurs a lot of expense. These days, however, there are also very good ways to present efficient performance and expertise digitally.”

These aspects were taken into account in the trade fair concept for Parts Finishing. First, the concept makes it possible for people who are responsible for parts production to obtain concise information about solutions, and it facilitates a dialogue between users and exhibitors in the cross-process development of solutions for special applications.

Second, the length of the trade fair being reduced to two days means less costs incurred for journeys, accommodation and staff. “This aspect is facilitated by high-quality, turn-key, customizable stand packages that are available at fixed costs and save time, money and resources right from the early stages of preparing the trade fair,” adds the trade fair organizer.

The Parts Finishing concept thus concentrates on the very purpose of trade fairs: to help establish and maintain contacts between users and offerors and build and intensify networks among exhibitors.

“The latter makes it possible to form strategic partnerships and to jointly approach new projects as a systems supplier,” Herdin says.

Celebrating 175 years of excellence, Hubbard-Hall presents chemistry and equipment at SUR/FIN 2024. Explore the company’s surface cleaning chemistry, metal finishing applications and wastewater treatment solutions. Committed to customer-focused innovation, Hubbard-Hall is focused on reshaping the industry by helping manufactures achieve better results with less chemistry with AquaEase Infinity and Infinity Surface Intelligence. AquaEase Infinity is a revolutionizing cleaner reclamation system that reduces defects, downtime and cost by 35%. Infinity Surface Intelligence integrates data into manufacturing processes, enhancing adhesion, predictability, and workflow. 

Hubbard-Hall | hubbardhall.com | Booth 421

Palm Commodities International has been serving the surface finishing industry and other consumers of industrial chemicals for over 45 years. It is the largest manufacturer of high purity liquid nickel concentrates such as liquid nickel chloride, liquid nickel sulfamate and electroless nickel grade liquid nickel sulfate, which is the industry standard among all EN applications. The company also offers a variety of anodes, solutions and powders from several warehouse locations across the U.S. 

Palm Commodities | palminc.com | Booth 305

Designed with printed alignment “target” rings for easy application, PCX-SH Series powder peel green discs from Caplugs ensure pinpoint accuracy when centering over any hole. The discs are recommended for use in powder coating, e-coating and anodizing applications. Available in a range of sizes and discs per roll, these masking discs remove cleanly without residue and can withstand temperatures up to 400 degrees.

Caplugs | 888-CAPLUGS | caplugs.com | Booth 1127

Titan Metal Fabricators, Rightech Fabrications and Optimum Anode Technologies are leading suppliers of equipment for the plating and anodizing industries. The companies provide mixed-metal oxide anodes, platinum anodes, titanium and aluminum racking, anode baskets, immersion heaters, external heaters, tanks and a variety of custom-manufactured products.

Titan Metal Fabricators | 805-487-5050 | titanmf.com | Booth 1012

Renowned for proprietary process chemistry, equipment and controls, Technic reaffirms its industry leadership at SUR/FIN. Highlights of company offerings include the Spouted Bed (SBE) for precision electroplating and the CDP2000 machine for controlled depth electroplating.

From manual systems to advanced multi-hoist lines, Technic offers a variety of options. New products include a specialized Eco Product Line, showcasing environmentally friendly solutions and Cataphoretic Lacquers for enhanced part protection and appearance. Technic's experts will be on hand to discuss the range of chemistry as well as equipment for electronic, industrial, PCB, and decorative applications.

Auto Technology is a large environmental testing facility in the U.S. and a top producer of corrosion testing chambers.

Samsco provides high quality wastewater thermal evaporation systems and support through sample testing, installation planning, service and ongoing support. 

Poly Products offers simple, cost-effective wastewater atmospheric evaporation, rinse water concentration and recovery.

C100 silver dispersion is a contact plating solution for connectors and other high-frequency applications from Uyemura. Unique dispersive technology provides excellent conductivity and superior resistance to tarnish and high temperatures. Friction trace tests indicate low abrasion and no wear-through.

C100 achieves 10,000-plus cycles without lubrication; end-of-life tests at 50,000 cycles confirm low and stable coefficient of friction. Thermal aging shows stable tribological behavior and contact resistance at levels equaling pure silver. This gives C100 significant advantages compared with pure silver, as the latter provides lesser performance in terms of wear and heat tolerance. C100 is cross-compatible with silver and silver alloys.