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As up to now, you may eventually think as a customer. Or as a prospective customer: Let’s see what Umicore can offer. But no matter whether as a customer or a prospective customer – everyone has its own preferred ways to get informed, to operate and to communicate. And of course, also in the business sector, you want companies to open up for...
No more fears of contact due to nickel free processes
The topic of nickel-containing surfaces and their causing of allergic reactions is on everyone’s lips. It’s not surprising, because the sensitization is growing and more and more people are suffering from nickel allergy. This is why the legislator reacts with regulations, which ban nickel in everyday items like fashion jewellery, clothing...
Kick-off for the Hanover Fair 2017
Today the Hanover Fair - the self-announced world's leading trade fair for industry - is opening up its doors til April 28. We are, as usual within the 'World of surfaces' of the ZVO, for you on site in hall 6, booth B40 (9). We inform you about the latest trends and show you alternatives REACH-compliant use of nickel, protection of...
Modernized test center taken into operation
For new developments, the step from the test tube to the large production scale tank of electrolyte shouldn’t be underestimated. This is why we operate a test center on several floors, which allows us to test under real production conditions. Especially in the case of finding solutions for your challenges, it always brings some helpful...
Nepcon 2017: Review and Trends from Japan
Over 100,000 Nepcon visitors can confirm our presence in Tokyo in mid-January. Such a high influx of visitors in just three days highlights the continued significance of this show. According to Katsushi Yasumura (head of Umicore EP in Japan), the topics covered at the Umicore stand were varied. In his opinion, the following products and...
Umicore Electroplating Impressed in 2016 with Sealing 691
2016 is at an end, and we are already reviewing the past year of business. At the beginning of the year, we had plenty of cause to celebrate the success of a few different products, such as our rhodium electrolyte - especially the RHODUNA® Alloy, which proved itself a success beyond decorative purposes. Demand is also increasing for technical...
Merry Christmas & happy New Year
Thank you very much for the pleasant cooperation and the trust in our company. We wish you and your family a merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and successful 2017.
Many interested visitors at Umicore Electroplating´s booth at the Jewellery & Gem Fair in Hong Kong
Umicore Electroplating is very satisfied with the visitor response during the "Jewellery & Gem Fair" in Hong Kong from September 13 to 17. A lot of guests informed themselves, among others, about RHODUNA® 470 Black. The new black rhodium electrolyte produces deep black coatings. An L-value of less than 40 in the CIEL*a*b* colour space is...
Umicore Electroplating at the Jewellery & Gem Fair in Hong Kong
Plating experts from Umicore Electroplating inform at the "Jewellery & Gem Fair" in Hong Kong from September 13 to 17 (Asia World Expo, hall 11, booth S23), amongst others, in detail on RHODUNA® 470 Black. The new black-rhodium electrolyte produces deep black coatings. An L-value of less than 40 in the CIEL*a*b* colour space is possible....
New amortization calculator for anodes
Umicore experts have developed a calculation tool that compares the efficiency of different anode types by entering up to 30 different parameters. The tool checks, for example, how quickly platinized titanium anodes pay off in hard chrome plating compared to traditional lead anodes. It illustrates vividly the amortization calculation and...
Five new product sheets for electroforming with wax and metal mandrels
Umicore Electroplating strengthens its market activities in electroforming. For this purpose, the company has launched five new product sheets. These inform on two pages as a PDF on the advantages and application possibilities, as well as technical characteristics and processing options. The new short descriptions provide details on ARGUNA® 621...
O & S highlight: Protection of functional surfaces - Umicore Sealing 691 optimal for reel-to-reel plating
A new tarnish and corrosion protection especially for functional layers is one of the highlight products of Umicore at this year's O & S in Stuttgart. From May 31 to Jun 2 (Tuesday to Thursday) the technology leader in electroplating presents at booth B28 / 42 in Hall 9, among others, Umicore Sealing 691. The product preserves surfaces, for...